Informazioni generali
| Destinazione | Categoria |
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| Istanbul, Turchia | Attrazioni/Intrattenimento |
Il programma nel dettaglio
This special honeymoon package offers a great introduction to some of Turkey’s top highlights including the fascinating city of Istanbul, the Mediterranean city of Antalya and the romantic, lunar landscape which is Cappadocia. Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day - Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
This special honeymoon package offers a great introduction to some of Turkey’s top highlights including the fascinating city of Istanbul, the Mediterranean city of Antalya and the romantic, lunar landscape which is Cappadocia.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (There are two airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Atatuk Airport is 20 km away from city centre and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away from city centre. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included, if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen airport please note there is an extra charge).
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of the Sultanahmet historical district of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Museum, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century BC and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century – it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace comes next; the palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, it houses an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Across from St. Sophia is the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Afterwards we visit the ancient Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Free time is given for a lunch break at 1pm followed by a visit to the Grand Bazaar. This labyrinth of streets and passageways contains more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its’ own area. Return to hotel approximately 5pm and overnight.
Day 3 - Istanbul to Antalya (Breakfast, Local dinner included)
After breakfast and check-out we depart at 8:30am for the Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat while sailing between the European and Asian shores of this important waterway. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for the domestic flight to Antalya (approx. 1 hour flight). Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Antalya late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
Day 4 - Antalya Aspendos and Perge Tour (Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local dinner included)
After breakfast we will depart for Perge and Aspendos. These ancient cities date from before Christianity and played key roles during their time. St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD and Aspendos has a beautiful Roman amphitheatre where outdoor concerts are still held. A lunch break is given between the two cities at approximately 13:00pm. Dinner in the hotel and overnight in Antalya.
Day 5 - Antalya to Cappadocia by flight (Breakfast and Local dinner included)
After breakfast, at 12pm check out and there is free time till departure for Antalya airport early afternoon for our domestic flight to Cappadocia (approximately one hour). Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel, arriving approx. 5pm. The rest of the day is free to explore Cappadocia. Dinner in the hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local dinner included)
Departing at 9:30am we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its’ arts, including ceramics and carpets. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia then we move on to Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating from 10th century AD describing religious life and the life of Jesus Christ. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin we have lunch in Avanos followed by a visit to a pottery work shop, to see how to make pottery. Then we visit Pasabagi where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys and a workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals before going on to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. The tour finishes with the Three Beauties, beautiful fairy chimneys, which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 6pm and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner in hotel and overnight Cappadocia.
Day 7 - Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour (Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time for shopping in Cappadocia. Mid-afternoon we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and here the tour ends (approx. 5pm).
Meeting/pick-up point: At the hotel.
Duration: 7 days.
Start/opening time: According to client's flight times.
End/closing time: According to client's flight times.
Languages: English. For private tours, other languages are available such as: German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese. br />
Others: Included : All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary, domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya, domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia, domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul, 2 nights in 5* hotel in Istanbul, 2 nights in 5* hotel in Antalya, 2 nights in 5* cave hotel in Cappadocia , 7 open buffet breakfasts, 2 local lunches at restaurants during the tours, 4 local dinners at the hotel, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, and Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace museum and the Spice Bazaar instead of Grand Bazaar.
Not included: International flights, Insurance: all types, Turkey entry visa, Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.
LocationStarting point: Hotel pickup
Guiding optionsGuiding type: Guide
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