Istanbul, this is a great way to start your holiday in Turkey or if you are just passing through this exotic city. Because we believe that you have not seen Turkey if you haven't seen Istanbul. Istanbul is a city which re-creates itself all the time. Istanbul's streets reflect the European and Turkish and Balkan and Middle Eastern way of life, all coming together in a exotic and beautiful harmony. You may extend your stay and request further information about our tours to highlights of Turkey from our office in Sultanahmet.
 
   
 

   
 
  Irresistanbul

 Imperial Istanbul

 Istanbul Two Continents

 Constantinople - Istanbul

 Istanbul on Foot
The Orient

Istanbul Getaway
Istanbul & Ephesus

Unknown Istanbul
Istanbul & Cappadocia

Istanbul - Bursa

Istanbul Shore Excursions

Glorious Istanbul

Timeless City		   Istanbul Cappadocia                                                           
Day 1:  Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by an Ayala Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. You have the afternoon and evening free to relax and/or check out the city. Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul. (D)

Day 2:  Istanbul
After breakfast meeting tour guide at hotel lobby for full day tour of Istanbul. We start with the Ancient Hippodrome where chariots races and other sporting events took place from the 2nd century A.D onwards. Then continue to Sultanahmet Cami, also known as the Blue Mosque due to its superb interior decoration and the hand made Iznik tiles reflecting its blue colours from the 16th century.  We then continue to the Museum of Hagia Sophia, the jewel in Turkey's Byzantine crown. Hagia Sophia dates back to 6th century; when it was built, its dome was the largest in the world. Now it is one of the world's finest examples of Byzantine architecture. We reach the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) after a short drive. Here you will be amazed with the variety of souvenirs such as rugs, leather, pottery, jewellery, spices you can find or just stroll around for the fun. We have lunch at a local restaurant serving Turkish Cuisine. Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight Istanbul. (B,L)
Day 3:  Istanbul - Cappadocia
Breakfast at hotel check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport Internal Terminal for early  flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival to Kayseri Airport, meeting tour guide at airport and drive to Urgup Village and check into your Cave Hotel where rooms are dug inside fairy chimneys and 2000 years old cave dwellings with the comfort of any other city hotel and even more. After quick check in you will be picked up from your hotel lobby to join a small group for Cappadocia. Today
visit Devrent Valley and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Lunch break in Avanos then on to visit Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 12th Century AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views. After tour, return to hotel with the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4:  Cappadocia - Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel, check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defense and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle. At end of the tour, collect luggage from hotel reception and transfer on to Kayseri Airport for the return flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to hotel and remainder of evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 5:  Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and as per your flight time transfer on to Istanbul International Airport.
 		  
     

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