Highlights of Turkey

Turkey

DAY 1  ARRIVE ISTANBUL
On arrival in Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon enjoy Bosphorus Cruise. Visits to City Walls, Golden Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill. Then, Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat, no interior visit) and Leander’s Tower (from the boat, no interior visit).

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 ISTANBUL
Today enjoy Half-Day morning sightseeing tour of Istanbul city.

Visit Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Then visit Hagia Sophia(Closed on Monday), which is considered as one of the eight wonders of the world, also occupies a prominent place in the history of art and architecture. It is one of the rare works of this size and age that has survived to our day. The church is erroneously known as Saint Sophia in the west. The basilica was not dedicated to a saint named Sophia, but to Divine Wisdom. Later we visit Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Return back to hotel on your own. Evenings are free or take an optional Istanbul by Night tour which includes visit to one of the best night clubs in Istanbul with limited drinks and dinner. Overnight in Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 3 ISTANBUL - KAYSERI - CAPPADOCIA
This morning transfer to Istanbul (Ataturk) Airport for morning flight to Kayseri. (Note: Your arrival flight should arrive into Kayseri by 0900am).

Upon arrival meet with assistant and drive to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport meet with assistant and drive to Cappadocia. Arrival visit to Red Valley which is one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia. Explore the famous rock-cut churches and hiking for 5km through the valley. After hiking, resting in Old Cavusin Village where one of old Greek Villages in Cappadocia is. The village is known with its houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch at local restaurant visit to Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. Finally visit to Pigeon Valley.

Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA
Morning visits to Dervent Valley which has various types of fairy chimneys. Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) with some other types of fairy chimneys. Avanos Region, known with its pottery, a craft dating back to Hittite period. After lunch at local restaurant visits to Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Stop at Citadel of Uchisar and Esentepe for beautiful view of Cappadocia. You will also have chance to take photo in these places.

Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA - KAYSERI DEPART
This morning you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your flight back home.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar with daily buffet breakfast.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary. (Meals served will be International & Turkish cuisine).
  • Arrival & departure airport transportation from Ataturk airport in Istanbul on private basis.
  • All other airport transfers and sightseeing are on Seat In Coach basis by Air conditioned vehicles.
  • Entrance to all mentioned sites and museums.
  • Services of English speaking Representative.

Exclusions

  • International and domestic air ticket (Istanbul – Kayseri – Istanbul).
  • Airport taxes, Turkey Visa, Over-seas mediclaim Insurance.
  • Drinks during meals, Porterages, tips.
  • Any item of personal nature such as Laundry, shopping, telephone bills etc.
  • Any other item not mentioned in the Holiday ‘Price Includes’ head.

Terms & Conditions

  • The above price is based on minimum 1 adult travelling together.
  • Maximum 3 persons (adult / child) are allowed per room in any European Country.
  • The above price is not valid for travel during trade fair period and special events.
  • There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
  • It is advisable for all clients to have Overseas Travel Insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Please check details with our Travel Consultant.
  • Abbreviations: B - Denotes Buffet Breakfast; L- Denotes Local Lunch; D- Denotes Local Dinner.
  • At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
  • Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.
  • Request for early hotel check in or late checkout is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
  • Please read, fill and sign Cox & Kings FLEXIHOL ‘How to Book Terms & Conditions and Booking Form’ Booklet before proceeding with booking with Cox & Kings.
  • All payment to be made strictly by cheque / Demand Draft / Direct bank transfer in favour of ‘COX AND KINGS LIMITED’

Highlights of Turkey

5 Days / 4 Nights

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OMR 160

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