Naturally Turkey - Cappadocia & Istanbul

• After breakfast at the Hotel, guests will be picked up and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, then a museum, and now a mosque.
• Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the site's impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After we visit the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, the guests are returned to their hotels.

Important Notices  

• If the Grand Bazaar is closed, Arasta Bazaar will be given instead. 
• Please do not forget to carry a Scarf with you because of visiting the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque.
  

• After breakfast, say goodbye to Istanbul as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. From here you will be transported to Cappadocia, the land of subterranean cave cities and rock castles. Over Night in Cappadocia. 
  

• Experience the Adventure of 01 Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour (an optional Cost) You will be collected from your hotel early in the morning, usually before Sunrise. You will be driven to the take-off site you will watch the inflation of the balloon and then get a passenger briefing that explains basic rules & safety measures for the balloon flight. Then it's time to climb into the basket and the highlight of your trip begins! The take-off is gentle - soon you'll be taking hundreds of pictures over the valleys of Cappadocia. After the flight lands, there is a small celebration with champagne and you will receive your flight certificate. You will be driven back to your hotel just in time for breakfast before going on a daily tour or a flight.

Full Day Highlights Cappadocia Tour with Lunch: (Approx. 09:00 – 17:00 )  

• After breakfast, an impressive day will start with Dervent Valley. Then we keep going on with Pasabag's “fairy chimneys”, where you can feel the mysticism of Fairy Chimneys. We will meet at the Avanos Center of Terracotta Art. Ceramics date back to 3000 BC in the area and survived for generations A visit to the ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics are made by hand. After lunch, we will visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Icons in Cappadocia. Soft rocks of Cappadocia from the clefts carved out to form stables, Churches, and monasteries. A visit to the carpet weaving co-operation to see how the Turkish carpet is made by hand. We will enjoy the day by taking a look at the Goreme Valley from next to the Uchisar Rock Castle. We complete the tour with a visit to the Kaymakli underground Ancient City, dating back to the Hittites then used by the early Christians. Under Ground City specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom, and more.
  
  

• Today your touring arrangements come to an end after breakfast. There's an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight.