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MagIcal CappadocIa & Istanbul (7 Days - 6 Nights) 

DAY 1.  ISTANBUL
Arrive in Istanbul Ataturk airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After checking in and freshening up, we highly recommend that you take a good rest, both because of the jet lag and also because you will be starting on your wonderful trip of Turkey early the following morning. Rest of the day is free  at leisure. Overnight Istanbul

DAY 2. ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA
Early morning transfer to the Istanbul airport. Take the morning flight from Istanbul that will bring us to Kayseri. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your Hotel in Cappadocia. Then we shall take a full day tour of Cappadocia (the land of beautiful horses) view some of the fascinating frescoed and rock carved churches of the Goreme open-air museum, Visit the historic village of Cavusin, continue to Avanos for lunch, and visit the pottery artisans in the traditional rock carved village of Avanos. Stop at the majestic fairy-chimneys of Pasabag, a gentle stroll among the naturally sculptured rock shapes of Devrent Valley. Continue to Urgup to sample some of the wine produced in the area. Enjoy a panoramic view over Goreme from the Red and Rose Valleys, before returning to your hotel. Overnight - Cappadocia

DAY 3.   CAPPADOCIA 
This tour journey starts by a visit to the Uchisar castle, followed by a panoramic view of the Pigeon Valley. Then we continue across the fertile plains of Cappadocia, passing through several villages and come to one of the two largest fascinating multilevel underground cities, namely Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, a unique feature of this region. The we proceed to Guzelyurt, (Gelveri), hometown of St. Gregory Nazianzen. We take a little tour of this very authentic Turkish village. After having lunch, we finally go down into the sheer-sided canyon of Ihlara. This deep canyon is quite lush and a stream runs through it all the way. On the cliffs on both sides there are a multitude  of rock hewn churches. We enjoy a very pleasant and easy 4 Km hike through the Ihlara canyon and we arrive in the Belisirma village., a very authentic and unspoilt village. Then we leave for Selime  to visit this surreal ancient monastic site and several rock hewn churches. Then we take the road back and return to your hotel. Overnight - Cappadocia

DAY  4.  CAPPADOCIA 
This tour is specially designed to discover the hidden treasures of many out of the way, spectacular, interesting and realistic sights of Cappadocia. Our first stop is at the fascinating village of Ortahisar, featuring the naturally sculptured rock fortress. Then we continue to the Pancarlik valley to admire the famous church (Pancarlik Church). We proceed to the Gomeda Valley, which is a cave dwelling centre where the first Cappadocians lived in ancient times. We go on, passing through typical Anatolian villages such as Ayvali and Mazi and we finally arrive in the Soganli Valley, with its many Byzantine period rock tombs, enjoying a leisurely hike and exploring the Armenian architectural style rock carved churches and monastery ruins. This valley is also known as the ‘Valley of Dolls’. After having lunch in the village,  we continue on our way, passing through the village of Sahinefendi, and visiting Sobessos, the rather recently discovered late Roman site, featuring incredible mosaic work. We proceed and pass by Taskinpasa Caravanserai, which now serves as the village library and which features a wonderfully carved stone gate. The next stop will be the Byzantine Keslik Monastery. We continue to Mustafa pasha (Sinasos), renowned for its excellent Ottoman and Greek architecture. We shall also visit the very first church that was constructed by the Ottomans for the Christians here. After an easygoing stroll, exploring this village, we return to our hotel. Overnight - Cappadocia

DAY 5.   CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL
Early morning transfer to the Kayseri airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for check-in and freshening up before you start your daily tour of this magnificient city by visiting the magnificent Haghia Sophia, and then continue to the marvelous Topkapi palace, that served as the palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 16th and 19th centuries. Optional visits: to the Treasury, where the extensive exhibits include priceless world-class collections of jewelry, porcelain, textiles and costumes of the Sultans, as well as to the Harem quarters, which is an absolute highlight. Have lunch in one of the special traditional restaurants in Topkapi. Then we continue to visit the famous Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome and the incredible Underground Cistern. Evening free at leisure. Overnight Istanbul

DAY  6.  ISTANBUL
In the morning, we get aboard a ferryboat for a fabulous cruise up the strait of Bosphorus, passing half a dozen Ottoman imperial palaces, traditional Yalis (waterside villas) and shore villages. Disembark at Sariyer for lunch at a seaside restaurant. Then we drive south, and stop to visit the Castle of Rumeli Hisar, after which, accompanied by your escorting guide, you explore the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi), the world's oldest "shopping mall", to look for treasures in its 4000 shops and then dive into the colorful sights, vibrant sounds and intriguing scents of the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar). Evening free at leisure. Overnight Istanbul

DAY 7.  ISTANBUL
Free morning for last minute shopping; time permitting, before transfer to Istanbul airport for departure to ongoing destinations.

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