Istanbul Holiday Tour

Depart your hotel for a full day tour of Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum in Goreme Valley to see the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescos depicting various scenes from the Bible. Visit Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) to see the uniquely shaped famed fairy chimneys. Visit Avanos, the famous pottery and craft center since Hittite times, to view their handmade ceramics, fashion design jewelry. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Depart early morning for your domestic flight to Izmir (Kusadasi) via Istanbul. Your guide will meet you at the airport to transfer you to your resort. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Set off on an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus, the greatest of all ancient sites in Anatolia. Visit the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and the great theatre with 24,000 seats where St. Paul preached. In the late afternoon, arrive at the airport for your connection to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Set off on a full day tour of Istanbul visiting the Hippodrome; followed by the famed 17th century Ottoman empire Blue Mosque; continuing to the 6th century Byzantine empire Hagia Sophia which has been a basilica, mosque and now a museum. Also visit the Topkapi Palace - residence of Ottoman Sultans before concluding your tour at the Grand Bazaar - world famous shopping arcade with over 4,000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Time to be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.