Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia
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Sample the highlights of Cappadocia from Istanbul
DAY 1: ISTANBUL
Transfer from New Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Enjoy a guided tour including Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia (external visit only*), and the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays). (B, L)
*Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.
DAY 3: ISTANBUL – KAYSERI – CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri (flight included) where you will be picked up and taken to Cappadocia. Visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA
Optional balloon tour. Depart from the hotel at 09.30-10.00 depending on the arrival time of the other participants and drive to Ihlara Valley, created from the ashes of the volcanic Mt. Hasan. After hiking through the valley, which is watered with Melendiz River by Belisirma, proceed to Selime with hollowed out citadel and churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steep hillside. Stop at Yaprakhisar village to take photos. In the afternoon, visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities. Thereafter transfer to your hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA – KAYSERI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul (flight included). (B)
ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):
STANDARD CLASS*:
ISTANBUL: Asur Hotel
CAPPADOCIA: Burcu Kaya Hotel
SUPERIOR CLASS*:
ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel
CAPPADOCIA: Yusuf Yigitoglu Mansion
*OPTIONAL UPGRADE:
Upgrade to a cave hotel in Cappadocia (supplement applies).
CAPPADOCIA: Gamirasu or similar
INCLUDES:
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
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