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Istanbul & Cappadocia Weekend Short Break
HIGHLIGHTS: Staying in a Deluxe Cave Room in Cappadocia visit Underground Kaymakli City & Fairy Chimneys in Urgup & Goreme. Take a private Bosphorus Private cruise and a Private Tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents and blends together such a rich and historical past. Whether it is shopping in the Grand Bazaar, viewing the Blue Mosque or soaking up the aura of the Bosporus on a private cruise you will feel you have experienced something truly unique. Combining with the beauty and nature of Cappadocia makes this a romantic and unusual short break.
Evocative Istanbul and Fairy-Tale Cappadocia
Day 1
Fly to Istanbul and onto Kayseri Cappadocia. Private Transfer to Hotel for the start of your Istanbul & Cappadocia Weekend Short Break
On arrival you will be met for your private transfer to your hotel to start your special weekend away. Evening at leisure
Day 2
Private tour Fairy Chimneys of Devrent Valley, Goreme, Ushisar Castle
A private guide will drive you to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and to visit the beautiful examples of Byzantine art in the open air churches of Goreme.
You will continue on to Uchisar castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. A perfect ending to the first full day of your Cappadocia weekend break.
You will continue on to Uchisar castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. A perfect ending to the first full day of your Cappadocia weekend break.
Day 3
Hike through Red Valley, Visit subterranean city of Kaymakli, Fairy Chimneys in Urgup. Transfer for flight to Istanbul
This morning you will walk through the Red Valley by the untouched rock-hewn churches and natural rock formations to the lovely Cavusin village for lunch.
Afterwards visit the 7th Century Subterranean City of Kaymakli founded by Christians fleeing persecution. Finally on your Cappadocia private tour visit some of the most famous of Fairy Chimneys in Urgup area before transferring for your flight to Istanbul. In Istanbul you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your Istanbul city break.
Afterwards visit the 7th Century Subterranean City of Kaymakli founded by Christians fleeing persecution. Finally on your Cappadocia private tour visit some of the most famous of Fairy Chimneys in Urgup area before transferring for your flight to Istanbul. In Istanbul you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your Istanbul city break.
Day 4
Private Tour of Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
This morning start your Private Istanbul City tour by visiting the Byzantine Hippodrome where chariot races were held, the Blue Mosque one of the most beautiful mosques in the world and St. Sophia considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture.
Take a calming lunch stop in Yesil Ev, a silent garden situated in the courtyard of an old Ottoman wooden mansion, before visiting the highlights of the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in the 15th century.
Finally enter the oldest and biggest Bazaar in the world with over 4000 shops and 60 alleyways -a shopper's paradise!
You are spoilt for choice for superb restaurants with stunning views over the Bosphorus. We would be happy to recommend and book one if you require.
Take a calming lunch stop in Yesil Ev, a silent garden situated in the courtyard of an old Ottoman wooden mansion, before visiting the highlights of the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in the 15th century.
Finally enter the oldest and biggest Bazaar in the world with over 4000 shops and 60 alleyways -a shopper's paradise!
You are spoilt for choice for superb restaurants with stunning views over the Bosphorus. We would be happy to recommend and book one if you require.
Day 5
Bosphorus private 2hr cruise. Spice Market, Roman Cistern. Transfer to airport after your Istanbul & Cappadocia Short Break
Board a private boat for a cruise up the Bosphorus Strait for a chance to relax and admire the shoreline with beautiful mosques, lavish palaces, decadent villas and summer mansions as well as the Bosphorus Bridge - one of the world's largest suspension bridges.
Disembark on the European side of the Straits for a stroll through the colourful and aromatic Spice market and stop in an extraordinary 1600 years old Roman Cistern with massive marble columns before being driven to the airport for your flight home at the end of your special weekend break in Istanbul & Cappadocia.
Disembark on the European side of the Straits for a stroll through the colourful and aromatic Spice market and stop in an extraordinary 1600 years old Roman Cistern with massive marble columns before being driven to the airport for your flight home at the end of your special weekend break in Istanbul & Cappadocia.
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Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £1,695
Includes International and Internal Flights, 4 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Yunak Evleri Hotel), Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicles & Guides, lunch at Yesil Ev
A La Carte Optional Extras
Hot Air Balloon Trip over Goreme
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Hot Air Balloon Trip over Goreme
Enjoy stupendous views of this extraordinary landscape from a hot air balloon trip over Cappadocia: You will be picked up very early so you can enjoy sunrise during the 1 hr flight.
Price Per Person: From £140
Price Per Person: From £140
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