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General Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Türkiye, exploring the historic streets and iconic Bosphorus of Istanbul alongside Ankara's cultural landmarks. Discover the surreal fairy chimneys, underground cities, and breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia before returning for a complete Turkish experience.
Detailed Itinerary
DESTINATION – ISTANBUL
Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation
ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA. (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) (SUNDAY – THURSDAY)
Breakfast and departure in the morning towards Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains. In Ankara, visit the Ataturk Mausoleum. This mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey, Ataturk, was inaugurated in 1953. It's a marble block with 40-ton columns, reached by a long street lined with lions, ending in a huge square. Lunch at a local restaurant, and then on to Cappadocia. Along the way, we will also visit the salt lake. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
CAPPADOCIA. (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit this fascinating region with its unique landscape, formed by lava from the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit the open-air museum in the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex with rock-cut churches featuring beautiful frescoes. Visit the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which have a spectacular landscape with the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. We will continue with a visit to Paşabağı or Çavuşin Valley. During the excursion, we will have the opportunity to see typical workshops for carpets, onyx, and turquoise, where you can find quality at a good price. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cappadocia.(Durante su estancia en Capadocia tendrá la posibilidad de participar en un espectáculo de los bailes folklóricos en una típica cueva con bebidas regionales ilimitadas y realizar una excursión de globo aerostático opcionalmente al amanecer).
CAPPADOCIA. (BREAKFAST – DINNER)
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Free day with the possibility of taking full-day excursions. Opcional. Salida para contemplar esta fascinante región de paisajes lunares, formada durante siglos sobre la gruesa y blanda capa de las lavas esculpidas por los dos volcanes cercanos. Seguiremos con la visita del Valle de Paşabağı o Çavuşin. A continuación, visita del valle de Uçhisar donde se puede contemplar la antigua fortaleza excavada en la roca es el punto más alto en Urgup donde se puede tener una vista panorámica para todos los paisajes de los valles de la zona, Almuerzo en restaurante local. Visita del pueblo de avanos hoy en dia es famoso por su alfarería, la artesanía de la alfarería data de la época hitita y se desarrollo particularmente en Avanos. Podremos visitar una alfarería. Por la tarde visita de la increíble ciudad subterránea de Ozkonak o Kaymakli (visita de una de ellas), utilizadas por comunidades cristianas como refugio para escapar de las persecuciones. Traslado al hotel, cena y alojamiento. En hotel en Capadocia.
CAPPADOCIA – DOMESTIC FLIGHT 15 K.G – ISTANBUL. (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
ISTANBUL. (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning to visit the Rustum Pasha Mosque. Next, we will do one of Istanbul's most famous activities, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip, you can see the sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses, and enjoy history in a different way. We will end our day with one of the highlights, the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used ever since. We will enjoy some free time. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar.
ISTANBUL. (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to explore the city with the option to take a full-day excursion called The Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine era, which was the center of the country’s civil activity, where not only horse races and gladiator fights took place but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today, it still has the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm. The Blue Mosque, built in 1609 during Sultan Ahmet's reign, who, wanting to surpass the Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets.Next, we will go to the Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are kept. The visit to Hagia Sophia, the most complete example of Byzantine art and one of humanity's greatest achievements. Then, transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar, a covered market built in 1660 that can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, with four thousand shops inside, alleys, squares, and 18 entrance gates. End of visit at the Grand Bazaar.
ISTANBUL - CITY OF ORIGIN. (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- 04 nights Istanbul B/B.
- 03 nights Cappadocia B&B.
- 02 lunches at local restaurants.
- Domestic flight Cappadocia – ISTANBUL 15 KG
- Istanbul airport transfers.
- Professional guide in Spanish-speaking.
- Included visits.
Not Included
- Visa procedure.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for guide and driver, representative, about 5 euros per person per day
- International flights.
- Meals, drinks, or any other expense not mentioned as included.
- Optional excursions.
Cancellation Expenses
- No Charge: Up to 21 days before arrival.
- 50% Charge: Between 7 to 20 days before arrival.
- 100% charge: Less than 7 days before arrival.
- 100% charge: In case of No Show.
- For itineraries that include domestic flights, once the booking is confirmed, canceling the plane tickets will incur a 100% charge per trip.
Circuit Conditions
- Arrivals and departures transfers will be received by Spanish- or English-speaking representatives.
- The clients' passport has to be valid for at least 6 months after the entry date, and the passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
- Our agency has the right to send an email asking to stop sales on dates when there are availability issues.
- Price with arrival and departure from the new airport.
- For direct arrival in Cappadocia, it has to be before 9:00 PM – if it's after this time, please have the client arrive in Istanbul.
- For the arrival in Cappadocia, there is a 20 euro supplement per person.
- For arrivals at APT, SAW, there is a 20 euro supplement per person.
- The order of the itinerary shown is generic for guidance purposes. It could be changed without affecting the visits or their content.
- The Grand Bazaar, the Egyptian Bazaar, and the Silk Market will be closed during the holidays (Ramadan and Eid al-Adha).
- The big bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- The Hagia Sophia museum is closed on Mondays.
- Top Kapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Domestic flights can be with Turkish Airlines or with Pegasus WITH 15 KG.
- TRIPLE ROOMS: IN MOST HOTELS, DOUBLE ROOM + EXTRA BED.
- DAY: ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA: (SUNDAY / THURSDAY) DEPENDS ON THE SEASON.
- The day of the Bosphorus cruise excursion is confirmed on the day of arrival through our local representative.
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