Airport arrival details:  Arrival at SAW Airport at 08:35 am
Airport pick-up Istanbul: Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel for self-booked accommodation (duration 60min’) How to meet at the Airport?  Once you clear the baggage collection kindly proceed to the Exit Door to the “Column 13” at the Arrivals Area, where you will find our representative with a  board waiting for you. (No name board). After your name check, we will escort you to your private transfer vehicle. Overnight in Istanbul

Hotel pick-up: 09:30 HAGIA SOPHIA from the 6th century is the greatest piece of history of architecture, constructed by Emperor Justinian as a basilica. HIPPODROME the center of the old city where sportive and political events took place, is decorated with the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. BLUE MOSQUE built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, is famous with the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior and 6 minarets. GRAND BAZAARone of the world’s biggest and oldest covered bazaars with 4000 shops selling authentic carpets, gold jewelry, goods, antiques, leatherware, and souvenirs. Also, you, have seen Grand Bazaar the last movie by James Bond. LUNCH at a Turkish restaurant. TOPKAPI PALACEwas the residence of Ottoman sultans for 400 years and is now a UNESCO world heritage site as the best example of palaces. Sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, large collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, armor, shields, Ottoman miniatures, imperial treasures, and jewelry are exhibited at the palace. (Harem is not included in the program) Upon tour, drop off at your hotel around 16:00 Tour Includes:

• English-speaking professional tour guide
• Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel
• Entrance fees
• 1 Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant (drinks extra)

Airport transfer Istanbul: Pick-up from hotel for your Cappadocia flight. Airport pick-up Cappadocia: Arrival in Cappadocia, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a nameplate,  and transferring to the hotel. (duration 60 min) Cappadocia Tour : Explore Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabağ (also known as Monk’s Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of the Kızılırmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery workshop, you will proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uçhisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel.  Upon tour completion, transfer to the airport.Overnight in Cappadocia

Airport transfer Istanbul: Pick-up from hotel for your Cappadocia flight. Airport pick-up Cappadocia: Arrival in Cappadocia, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a nameplate,  and transferring to the hotel. (duration 60 min) Cappadocia Tour :  Explore Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabağ (also known as Monk’s Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of the Kızılırmak River, famous for its clay pottery.
After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery workshop, you will proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uçhisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel.  Upon tour completion, transfer to the airport Overnight in Cappadocia

Hotel pick-up: 19:15 Admire the talent of traditional dancers, singers, and belly dancers in the evening tour in Istanbul by cruise with dinner and floorshow. Relax in the comfort of wrap-around lounge seating, indoors and outdoors. Eat and drink alfresco, dining in Istanbul at a large table on the lower deck. Go upstairs to the fly-bridge lounge for 360-degree sea views. Admire the talent of traditional dancers, singers, and belly dancers... Tour Includes:

• Pick up & drop off from/to your hotel
• Dinner Menu and unlimited soft or alcoholic drinks

All good things must come to an end, and today we say: Hoşçakal! * Airport transfer Istanbul: Pick up 4h prior to your flight from your hotel and transfer to the airport. *In Turkish “goodbye” comes in two different flavors depending on whether you are the one departing or staying. If you are leaving you say “Hoşçakal” (stay well) and if you are staying you say; “Güle güle [git]” ([go] happily). Hotels:

• Istanbul              : Zeynep Sultan Hotel, (Boutique H.)
• Cappadocia     : Hera Cave Suites, BB, (Boutique H.)