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​ ​Istanbul​ ​Princess​ ​Islands:​ ​Horse-Drawn​ Carriage​ ​Day​ ​Tour

Take the ferry from Istanbul to Büyükada, the largest of the Princes' Islands, on a day tour.
Relax on a tranquil island where there are no cars and see Büyükada's elegant Ottoman
mansions, pine forests, and plum trees from your horse-drawn carriage.

- See Istanbul and the Princes' Islands from the ferry
- Explore the island of Büyükada by horse-drawn carriage
- Check out Büyükada's magnificent Ottoman mansions

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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At 9:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the tour
of Princess Island.
Escape the bustle of Istanbul for a leisurely cruise across the Sea of Marmara to the unspoiled
island of Büyükada, and pass by the smaller Princes' Islands that surround Büyükada along the
way.
Riding around the island by horse-drawn carriage will take you back to a more gracious age,
when the 19th-century bourgeoisie would stroll down to the waterfront for afternoon
promenades.
Lunch will be served at a traditional fish restaurant on the waterfront, where you can see
Istanbul's Asian shoreline. Some of the Turkish capital's most popular sights can also be seen
from the sea. Check out Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, and Uskudar, and then hop back on
the ferry to Istanbul, having had a tranquil day that harks back to Turkey's Golden Age.
Additional Information

- Round-trip transfer from Istanbul hotels in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Entrance fees
- Transportation, Guiding, Ferry fee, Local Lunch

Included
- Round-trip transfer from Istanbul hotels in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Entrance fees

Full-Day​ ​Tour​ ​and​ ​Cruise​ ​of​ ​Istanbul​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Bosphorus

Explore Istanbul and the Bosphorus on a full-day tour and see the main sights, including the
Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, and Camlica Hill. Then take a relaxing cruise on the
Bosphorus and ride by cable car to the highest point of the city.

- Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul's major attractions by coach, boat, and cable car
- Experience the fragrant atmosphere of the Spice Bazaar
- Drive along the Golden Horn and see the historic port of ancient Istanbul
- Take a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus
- Tour the inside of Dolmabahce Palace, home to the last Ottoman Sultans
- See the Bosphorus Bridge, connecting Europe and Asia
- Take in the best views of the city from the top of Camlica Hill
- Ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill

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Get a comprehensive overview of Istanbul on this full-day tour of the city by coach, boat, and
cable car. You will be picked up from your hotel at 9:00 am by bus and driven along the length
of the Golden Horn, the historic water that divides Istanbul.
Take in the sites of the historic city center and the main port, dating back to the Ottoman and
Byzantine empires. In the district of Eminonu, you will stop to explore the delights of Istanbul’s
Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, where the air is filled with the aroma of
cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. Marvel at
the beauty of the Yeni Mosque, opposite the Bazaar and across a monumental courtyard.
Travel to the top of Pierre Loti Hill by cable car, and admire panoramic views of the city as you
drink coffee at the famous Pierre Loti Café, named after the French novelist who spent much of
his time there.
Experience the splendor of Istanbul from the water. In the afternoon you will enjoy a relaxing
cruise on the Bosphorus and take in the grand spectacle of the city’s houses and palaces from
the river. You will also be taken on a tour of Dolmabahce Palace, home to the last of the
Ottoman Sultans. Admire one of the most glamorous palaces in the world, once the
administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire.
Your day will be complete with a visit to the Bosphorus Bridge and a trip to the top of Camlica
Hill, the highest point of Istanbul. Perfect for those who aim to get a sense for what makes
Istanbul unique, this full-day exploration gives a varied tour of the city. It will reveal a mixture of
Eastern and European influences that makes the city so unique.

Included
- Transportation by fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Return transfer to your hotel
Additional Information
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays and will be replaced by the
Chora Church

Plane​ ​ride​ ​to​ ​Cappadocia
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out from room.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
The remainder of the day/evening may be spent resting at the cozy cave hotel or sightseeing
the beautiful, ancient city of Cappadocia.

North​ ​Cappadocia​ ​Tour

The tour covers the main attractions of the North Cappadocia. You will explore the most famous
valleys (Devrent and Pasabag),visit Göreme open-air museum, Çavuşin village, and Uçhisar
castle.

- Explore many rock formations in Cappadocia
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Enjoy some authentic Turkish lunch in a traditional restaurant

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The pick-up time from your hotel is around 9:30 am depending on your hotel location. Our
professional tour guide will help you get acquainted with a unique area called Cappadocia.
Avanos town is famous for its production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade in this
district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay
from the red silt of the Kizilirmak River has always been used. The tour program includes a
pottery demonstration with the Hittite technique.
Çavusin is one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia which dates back to the 5th century. It's
an old village where people still live in rock-cut dwellings and stone houses. The Church of St.
John the Baptist in Çavuşin village dates back to the 5th century, its paintings - to the 6th, 7th
and 8th centuries. The church offers a spectacular panoramic view of the village.
Devrent Valley (known also as Imagination valley) doesn't have any rock churches and
monasteries, it is famous for lunar landscape with unique rock formations that look like animals
(camel, alligator, snakes, seals, etc) and people (dancers, praying St. Mary, etc). You will
definitely enjoy your walk through these amazing fairy chimneys.
Goreme Open-Air Museum is a UNESCO protected site with rock-cut churches and monasteries
dating back to the 5th and 13th centuries. There are over 400 churches in Goreme, most of
them are with beautiful frescoes whose colors still retain all their original freshness (the Apple
Church, The St. Barbara Church, the Church of the Serpent, the Dark Church, etc.).
Pasabag Valley has the best collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. These rock formations
with twin and even triple rock caps are named mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. The valley is
also known as Monk's Valley due to the monks who used to take refuge here. A chapel
dedicated to St. Simeon and a hermit’s shelter has been built into one of the fairy chimneys with
three caps; it is possible to visit the inside and climb to the top of it.
Uchisar Rock Castle is the highest point in Cappadocia. There's a magnificent panoramic view
of the area with the Erciyes mountain at the distance from the top of the castle. It's the best view
of Cappadocia except that opening during a hot-air balloon tour. Rooms of this rock multi-level
castle are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels, and passages.
The North Cappadocia tour finishes at 4:30 pm.

Included
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation with a non-smoking, air-conditioned van/coach
- Entry fees to the museums and sites
- Parking fees
- Lunch

Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Beverages

​Derinkuyu​ ​Underground​ ​City​ ​Tour

Underground cave-cities were developed as early as the Hittite times and expanded over the
centuries as various armies searched Anatolia for captives and goods. There are 36
underground cities in Cappadocia and the deepest one is Derinkuyu Underground City.
The Derinkuyu underground city is located in the town Derinkuyu, 40 kilometers from Goreme.
There are approximately 600 outer doors to the city. This underground city is approximately 85
meters deep and incredibly, it has been preserved throughout the years. It is an amazing place
to visit.

- Take a tour underground of the Derinkuyu Underground City
- Marvel at the many rooms created underground as a means of survival

Additional Information
Please bring comfortable walking shoes

Included
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation throughout
- Entrance fees
- Lunch

​ ​Departure​ ​from​ ​Istanbul

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport for your return home.