DAY 1: ISTANBUL

Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to hotel.

Dinner at guest’s expense

DAY 2: ISTANBUL

After breakfast visit the Hagia Sophia, the 6th century Byzantine basilica, the largest church of its era and the architectural glory of the Byzantines; the Blue Mosque, 17th century imperial mosque famous for its six minarets as well as its interior blue tiles; Byzantine Hippodrome, now an open air exhibition park with a number of monuments where chariot races were once held. Finally visit the Grand Bazaar, World’s largest covered market with more than 4000 shops and multitude of alleys.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL / ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA

Following breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel for transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Ankara. Meet at Ankara Esenboga Airport and proceed with visits in Ankara – the capital city of Turky, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, where archaeological pieces dating as far back as the prehistoric age are exhibited; the Mausoleum of Atatruk, where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies; and finally a visit to the Ancient Citadel. After lunch in Ankara depart for Cappadocia.

DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast a visit to the natural citadel of Uchisar, for a panoramic view of the region; then an extensive visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum, with its 10th century churches cut out of soft rock with beautiful interior frescoes, then brief visits to Cavusin; Pasabag Valley, and finally Avanos Village, famous for its pottery and handicrafts. Some time for carpet show and shopping.

DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA / ISTANBUL

After breakfast, visit Subterrenean City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, established in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution, in which a visitor is able to descend several floor levels. Depart for Ankara. Lunch en route, board the domestic flight to Istanbul

Dinner at guest’s expense

DAY 6 & 7: ISTANBUL

Day free at leisure to enjoy and explore the city

DAY 8: ISTANBUL

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight back home