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Experience Istanbul's most famous landmarks in one full-day tour. You'll explore the iconic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque before discovering the grandeur of Topkapi Palace and its mystical Underground Cistern. Your journey through history concludes with a lively stroll through the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar.
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm.
Visit the most important popular sites of Istanbul in one full day tour.
Start your day at the St. Sophia Museum (Hagia Sophia) to marvel at its rich history and stunning architecture. Just across the way, visit the iconic Blue Mosque before heading to the grand Topkapi Palace, the Harem and its Byzantine gem, Hagia Irene. Explore the ancient Hippodrome and descend into the mysterious Underground Cistern. Conclude your tour with a lively stroll through the Grand Bazaar, immersing yourself in its vibrant marketplace.
This 1 day tour, starts and ends in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm
This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and then Red Valley. After visiting the cave churches we head to an underground city, afterwards we visit Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we learn about hand-made pottery.
This 1 day tour, starts and ends in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Duration: 10 am to 5 pm
Visit Derinkuyu Underground city, which is 85 m deep and Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz river. Selime Monastery and Yaprakhisar panaroma.
This 1 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. This is a full day tour starting and ending in Istanbul. It visits ancient Troy of Helen and Paris fame and scene of Homer's 'The Iliad', the battle of Troy and the Trojan Horse'.
Departing along the scenic coastline of the Sea of Marmara, we journey back in time with a visit to the ancient city of Troy — legendary home of the famous Trojan Horse and the timeless tale of Helen of Sparta and Paris of Troy.
Day 1:
Early morning pick up from city center hotels and transfer to airport in Istanbul for flight to Cappadocia. Meeting at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and transfer to Cappadocia to meet with the group and guide.
Departure and walk through the “Fairy Chimneys” in Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks’) Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Göreme, the "open-air museum“ holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in the region.
Lunch will be during the tour.
Dinner and overnight at a 4* hotel in Cappadocia
Day 2
Departure after breakfast for panoramic view of the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the “wonderland” at Kızılçukur (Red Valley) and the village of Çavuşin with rock-cut dwellings. Underground City of Kaymaklı, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Çatalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Pigeon Valley, greatest collection of pigeon nests in the world
Evening transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for flight back to Istanbul. Arrive to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotels
This 1 day tour, starts and ends in Kuşadası, Turkey.
Duration: 9 am to 7 pm
Visit Pamukkale, cotton castles and Heirapolis, including magnificently preserved Necropolis, Curetes Street, gates, thermal baths, the Greco Roman Theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Swim in a therapeutic bath of hot spring mineral waters.