Day 1: Istanbul
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel according to your chosen category. Accommodation.
Day 2: Istanbul
Istanbul - Suleiman the Magnificent (Breakfast)
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most well-known panoramic views of the city, by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit Free time to discover the city on your own. or optionally hire a full day visit to the Historical part of Istanbul where you can see Hagia Sophia (exterior) culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, Enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area, Contemplate the Blue Mosque, a prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk, at the end of the afternoon visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand shops. Accommodation.
Day 3: Istanbul
Istanbul - Bosphorus Walk - Spice Bazaar (Breakfast)
Breakfast. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, the canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you will appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Our Included visit ends at the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon you can optionally visit with lunch to the Asian side of the city visiting the palace of "Beylerbey" located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we will also be able to contemplate the famous Bosphorus suspension bridge that connects the European part with the Asian part of the city, after lunch we will visit the underrated district of Üsküdar located on the Asian side and then head to the Camlica Hill, one of the city's seven hills and the highest point in Istanbul. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day return to the Hotel. Accommodation.
Day 4: Ankara
Istanbul - Ankara (Breakfast and Dinner)
Breakfast. Departure en route to Ankara passing through the Bolu Mountains, After arrival we will take a panoramic tour with our coach to the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city of Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. At the end of the afternoon, Arrival at our hotel. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 5: Cappadocia
Ankara - Cappadocia (Breakfast and Dinner)
Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. On route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, The Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn) Arrival in Cappadocia.
Optionally you can hire a Cappadocia Jeep Safari tour, one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia that will allow you to explore the region in an all-terrain vehicle, where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Cappadocia
Cappadocia (Breakfast and Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Next, we will visit the Avcilar Valley and Gόvercinlik where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called "fairy chimneys" We will visit the typical workshops of carpets and stones of Onyx and Turquoise. Dinner and Accommodation.
Day 7: Istanbul
Cappadocia - Flight - Istanbul (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport in Cappadocia to board a domestic flight (included) to Istanbul, after arrival transfer to your hotel and overnight.
(Pickup will be 3 hours before the domestic flight time, exact time will be confirmed through your assistant at destination)
Day 8: Dubai
Istanbul - Dubai (Breakfast)
Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport to board an international flight (Not included) to Dubai, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel according to your chosen category. Accommodation.
Day 9: Dubai
Dubai - City tour (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Deira, where we will stroll through the famous Spice Souk, a market full of exotic aromas and flavors. We cross the canal and arrive at the Dubai Museum, to discover the fascinating history and culture of the Emirates. We continue along the Jumeirah Road with a photo stop at the iconic Jumeirah Mosque. We make a stop at the Burj Al Arab, known for being the only 7-star hotel in the world, ideal for capturing a memorable photo. During the tour, we will also be able to see the impressive Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Centre and the modern International Financial Centre. At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel. Free afternoon and accommodation. Optionally, Dinner on a traditional Dhow boat.
Day 10: Dubai
Dubai (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel, Free day with the possibility of optional Dubai Desert Safari. Accommodation.
Day 11: Dubai
Dubai (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day with the possibility of optionally making a full-day visit to Abu Dhabi. Accommodation.
Day 12:
Dubai (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel and at the indicated time transfer to the airport.
