Today, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. We will see TOPKAPI PALACE and HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE (FROM the OUTSIDE). The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the GRAND (COVERED) BAZAAR for shopping. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. After tour, transfer to your hotel. Later on, in the evening we will depart to Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus at 19:00-20:00 pm.

CRUISE PROGRAM

  Welcome cocktail on deck

  D.J. music

  Belly Dancer

  Local Folk Team

  Turkish Romany Dance

  Dj Music will play end of the Night

At boat during the night will be served Local Dinner with unlimited soft alcohol drinks. After the show, transfer back to your hotel 23:00-00:00 am. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

After breakfast depart Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Option for Hotair Balloon Ride in the early morning (On extra cost subject to weather conditions)

After breakfast depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After tour, you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Travel Shop Turkey tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing us.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
• 3 nights hotel in Istanbul - BB
• 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia - HB
• Daily breakfast at hotel
• 1 Local Lunch During the Tour
• 2 Local Dinner in the Hotel
• Guided Istanbul with Grand Bazaar Topkapı Palace And Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Excluded
• Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City
• Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus with Local Meals, Soft Drinks and Alcohol
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air- conditioned, non- smoking coach
• Professional English- speaking tour guides
• Hotel and City tax included

EXCLUDES:

• International flights
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
• Tips for guide and drivers

OPTIONAL TOURS:
Most of major sightseeing, museums included within the tour prices. However, some of the activities and excursions that are not favored everyone, are not included. Such as Hot-Air Ballooning, Paragliding, Dinner Cruise, Turkish Night Shows, Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Turkish Bath visits may be extra upon requests.

SEASONS IN TURKEY
Winter Season: Between the months of December, January, February as the weather is around 10 degrees Celsius

Spring: Between the months of March, April and May as the weather is around 22 degrees Celsius

Summer: June, July and August are summer time with approx. 30 degrees Celsius.

Autumn: September through November is considered to be Autumn month with a National average of 20 degrees Celsius