Timeline
Welcome to Istanbul
You will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. The remainder of the day/evening may
be spent resting or sightseeing the beautiful, ancient city of Istanbul.
You will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. The remainder of the day/evening may
be spent resting or sightseeing the beautiful, ancient city of Istanbul.
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
Full description
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
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
Full description
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
Istanbul City Tour + Romantic 4-Hour Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Admire Istanbul's main attractions on this full-day guided tour. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque,
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. From history to shopping, this
sightseeing tour offers an authentic Istanbul experience.
Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under suspension
bridges. On this unforgettable evening, you’ll feast your eyes on panoramic views of Istanbul
along the Bosphorus Strait at night and savor a delicious dinner as well.
- Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture
- Feast your eyes on the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums
- Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace
- Shop at the massive Grand Bazaar
- Enjoy a romantic night on the Bosphorus with dinner
- Admire the sights of Istanbul illuminated by night
- Dance into the night with the live entertainment on board
Full description
This full-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides a perfect introduction to the city that straddles
Europe and Asia.
When Istanbul was known as Constantinople, it was the capital of the Roman Empire and the
wealthiest metropolis in Europe. On this city tour you’ll visit Istanbul’s 4 most important historic
sites with a local guide.
The Blue Mosque is an iconic monument in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds. The stunning
structure was built in the classical Ottoman style, and features 6 towering minarets and 260
windows that provide illumination for its vast inner chamber that is lined with more than 20,000
Iznik tiles.
In the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian. After the Ottoman
conquest, it was converted to a mosque and later converted into a museum, featuring many
beautiful Byzantine mosaics.
You’ll have time to shop at the Grand Bazaar – its 58 streets are lined with more than 4,000
shops. It is one of the world's largest covered markets, and is particularly known for its jewelry,
leather, pottery, spices, and carpets.
You’ll be picked up at your Istanbul hotel at around 19:15-20:00 and transferred to the pier for
your luxurious 4-hour Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Enjoy delicious gourmet food while you take in
panoramic views of the Bosphorus, which separates the continents of Europe and Asia.
Cruise the Bosphorus and see historical sites such as Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus
Bridge, the Ortakoy area, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, the
Maiden's Tower and more as you wine and dine the night away.
No other Istanbul experience can match the romantic ambiance of this dinner cruise. Fresh food
combines with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment for an evening to
remember.
After dinner you can enjoy entertaining music provided by the professional DJ, as well as
traditional shows, or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the views along the Bosphorus.
Additional Information
The local tour provider reserves the right to change the tour itinerary due to unexpected
circumstances such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, weather conditions, and other
events.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. The Grand Bazaar
is closed on Sundays. Additional time will be spent at the other locations on these days.
Included
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation throughout
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Admire Istanbul's main attractions on this full-day guided tour. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque,
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. From history to shopping, this
sightseeing tour offers an authentic Istanbul experience.
Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under suspension
bridges. On this unforgettable evening, you’ll feast your eyes on panoramic views of Istanbul
along the Bosphorus Strait at night and savor a delicious dinner as well.
- Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture
- Feast your eyes on the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums
- Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace
- Shop at the massive Grand Bazaar
- Enjoy a romantic night on the Bosphorus with dinner
- Admire the sights of Istanbul illuminated by night
- Dance into the night with the live entertainment on board
Full description
This full-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides a perfect introduction to the city that straddles
Europe and Asia.
When Istanbul was known as Constantinople, it was the capital of the Roman Empire and the
wealthiest metropolis in Europe. On this city tour you’ll visit Istanbul’s 4 most important historic
sites with a local guide.
The Blue Mosque is an iconic monument in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds. The stunning
structure was built in the classical Ottoman style, and features 6 towering minarets and 260
windows that provide illumination for its vast inner chamber that is lined with more than 20,000
Iznik tiles.
In the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian. After the Ottoman
conquest, it was converted to a mosque and later converted into a museum, featuring many
beautiful Byzantine mosaics.
You’ll have time to shop at the Grand Bazaar – its 58 streets are lined with more than 4,000
shops. It is one of the world's largest covered markets, and is particularly known for its jewelry,
leather, pottery, spices, and carpets.
You’ll be picked up at your Istanbul hotel at around 19:15-20:00 and transferred to the pier for
your luxurious 4-hour Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Enjoy delicious gourmet food while you take in
panoramic views of the Bosphorus, which separates the continents of Europe and Asia.
Cruise the Bosphorus and see historical sites such as Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus
Bridge, the Ortakoy area, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, the
Maiden's Tower and more as you wine and dine the night away.
No other Istanbul experience can match the romantic ambiance of this dinner cruise. Fresh food
combines with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment for an evening to
remember.
After dinner you can enjoy entertaining music provided by the professional DJ, as well as
traditional shows, or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the views along the Bosphorus.
Additional Information
The local tour provider reserves the right to change the tour itinerary due to unexpected
circumstances such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, weather conditions, and other
events.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. The Grand Bazaar
is closed on Sundays. Additional time will be spent at the other locations on these days.
Included
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation throughout
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Sapanca Lake
Enjoy the bustle of the city for the tranquil waters and looming mountains of Lake Sapanca on
this full-day tour. Escape from it all with a picnic on the lakefront and a hike to the Masukiye
waterfall.
After breakfast, a bus will be waiting to transport you to the famous village call Masukiye. This
village is surrounded with beautiful greenery, waterfalls and fruit farms.
Enjoy this relaxing and peaceful time together near the breathtaking waterfall and picking fruits
in the open outdoors. Afterwards, you will be driven to Darinca to visit the most famous zoo in
Turkey.
Included
- Transportation by fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
Enjoy the bustle of the city for the tranquil waters and looming mountains of Lake Sapanca on
this full-day tour. Escape from it all with a picnic on the lakefront and a hike to the Masukiye
waterfall.
After breakfast, a bus will be waiting to transport you to the famous village call Masukiye. This
village is surrounded with beautiful greenery, waterfalls and fruit farms.
Enjoy this relaxing and peaceful time together near the breathtaking waterfall and picking fruits
in the open outdoors. Afterwards, you will be driven to Darinca to visit the most famous zoo in
Turkey.
Included
- Transportation by fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
Kartepe Full-Day Ski and Sled Tour
Discover the new ski resort of Kartepe in Turkey on a full-day’s excursion. Located between
Izmit and Adapazarı, the area boasts high snowy mountains, up to 1,650 meters in altitude
where you can rent ski equipment and enjoy a day of skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Lunch
will be provided at the restaurant at the top of the mountain.
● Discover the new ski resort of Kartepe
● Go to the nearest ski area from Istanbul
● Try the pistes and half pipe
● Ski, snowboard or sled, according to your preferences
● Enjoy a barbecue lunch
Full description
This full-day tour from Istanbul runs every Sunday between December and March and goes to
the new ski area of Kartepe, boasting ski runs for beginners and intermediates alike. Kartepe is
now the closest ski resort to Istanbul.
Surrounded by forests of oak, chestnut and hazelnut, as well as fruit orchards, you will get 4
hours to ski, snowboard, or sled on the new pistes and half pipe.
The tour also includes a welcoming barbecue lunch with soft drinks, served at Sisli Vadi.
Your ski time at Kartepe will end between 16.30 and 17.00. All guests will then be transported
back to their hotel in Spanca.
Included
- Transportation
- Barbecue lunch and soft drinks
Not Included
- All ski equipment rentals
- Skipass and all other extras
Discover the new ski resort of Kartepe in Turkey on a full-day’s excursion. Located between
Izmit and Adapazarı, the area boasts high snowy mountains, up to 1,650 meters in altitude
where you can rent ski equipment and enjoy a day of skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Lunch
will be provided at the restaurant at the top of the mountain.
● Discover the new ski resort of Kartepe
● Go to the nearest ski area from Istanbul
● Try the pistes and half pipe
● Ski, snowboard or sled, according to your preferences
● Enjoy a barbecue lunch
Full description
This full-day tour from Istanbul runs every Sunday between December and March and goes to
the new ski area of Kartepe, boasting ski runs for beginners and intermediates alike. Kartepe is
now the closest ski resort to Istanbul.
Surrounded by forests of oak, chestnut and hazelnut, as well as fruit orchards, you will get 4
hours to ski, snowboard, or sled on the new pistes and half pipe.
The tour also includes a welcoming barbecue lunch with soft drinks, served at Sisli Vadi.
Your ski time at Kartepe will end between 16.30 and 17.00. All guests will then be transported
back to their hotel in Spanca.
Included
- Transportation
- Barbecue lunch and soft drinks
Not Included
- All ski equipment rentals
- Skipass and all other extras
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.
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
Full description
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
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
Full description
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
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
Return to Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out from room.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
The remainder of the day may be spent sightseeing and shopping the beautiful city of Istanbul.
Overnight stay Istanbul.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out from room.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
The remainder of the day may be spent sightseeing and shopping the beautiful city of Istanbul.
Overnight stay Istanbul.
Departure from Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport for your return home.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport for your return home.
Commence your beautiful life-long journey together by spending a memorable time in the ancient old cities of Istanbul, Sapanka and Cappadocia. This unforgettable experience and time spent together will undoubtedly create many special memories and breathtaking photos that will last a lifetime.