Turkish Treasures Tour

Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, your English‑speaking tour director will meet you and transfer you directly to your hotel in the city centre. After checking in, you can rest from your journey or begin exploring the nearby streets on your own. The evening is free for you to enjoy a first taste of Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant. Your overnight stay in Istanbul will prepare you for the exciting days of sightseeing ahead.

After breakfast, your private coach and guide will take you to see the famous Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles. You will also visit the ancient Hippodrome Square, where chariot races once took place, and stop for a photo of the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque and Museum. Next, you will have time to wander through the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets with thousands of shops. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to continue exploring or return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will drive to Ankara, a journey of about six hours through the Turkish countryside. Upon arrival, you will visit the Ataturk Mausoleum and the Museum of Independence, the final resting place of the founder of modern Turkey. The building is an impressive fusion of ancient and modern architectural styles, and the museum houses personal belongings and photographs of Ataturk. You will then continue your drive to Cappadocia, stopping at the beautiful Salt Lake for a short outdoor walk and photos. Arrive at your Cappadocia hotel in the evening, where dinner will be served.

Start your day with breakfast, then if you wish you can book an optional hot air balloon ride to watch sunrise over the famous fairy chimneys. Your guided tour then takes you to Göreme Hill for a panoramic view of the moon‑like landscape, followed by a stop at Pigeon Valley for a bird’s eye view of the valleys. You will also visit Uchisar Castle village, a fantasy land of strange rock formations. Along the way, you will enjoy cultural stops at a Turkish carpet weaving centre and a turquoise and onyx handmade art shop. In the evening, you can opt for a lively belly dance night show with unlimited drinks and snacks. Dinner and overnight at your Cappadocia hotel.

After breakfast, you can book an optional jeep safari adventure to explore the hard‑to‑find places of Cappadocia in an off‑road vehicle. Your guided tour then takes you to the pottery village of Avanos, set on the banks of the Red River, where you will see local people making handmade potteries. You will also visit the famous Underground City, where early Christians once hid, with bedrooms, churches, meeting halls, and food storage rooms carved into the rock. Entrance to the Underground City is included. Return to your hotel for dinner and another overnight stay in Cappadocia.