Full-day tour of the Old City. In the morning, we will visit Hagia Sophia (exterior view only), one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, a magnificent architectural marvel that we offer to our visitors. It is considered one of the largest and most important mosques in the world. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces, and domes that rise from the center of the building. You will see that the architect undoubtedly achieved perfection with this impressive work of art. In the afternoon, we will visit the Roman Hippodrome (dating from the reign of Septimius Severus), a space where horse races and circuses were held, providing entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace, where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1865. Topkapi is not a single structure, but rather an organic monumental complex comprised of various pavilions, gardens, and scattered areas located in the historic district at the entrance to the Golden Horn. We will end the day at the covered market, the Grand Bazaar, where you will have free time. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. **The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Meals included: Breakfast

Full-day Bosphorus and Asian excursion. In the morning, we'll make a preliminary visit to the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in Istanbul's historic Eminönü district. We'll then board a boat for a Bosphorus cruise (regular ferry), cruising along the Sea of ​​Marmara on both the Asian and European sides of the city. During this cruise, you'll see landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and others. After disembarking, we'll visit Beylerbeyi Palace, built of white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century. It also served as a summer residence for former sultans and as a guesthouse for distinguished foreigners. Time for lunch. Climbing Çamlıca Hill, known as Lovers' Hill, offers a majestic panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

Breakfast and free time in Istanbul. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON EXCURSION.  Opportunity to participate in an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight, a unique experience amidst rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, and lunar landscapes. Discover Cappadocia, a region unique in the world for its geological formations, where you can discover breathtaking reliefs and formations that will undoubtedly amaze you. Enjoy a full day of hiking in the northern part of Cappadocia, the most stunning part of this volcanic landscape. First, we will visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, recognized by UNESCO as a medieval monastic complex of rock-hewn churches and dwellings carved into the tufa by Orthodox monks in the 4th century. We will continue to the Ortahisar Panorama, which offers a magnificent view with its natural castle at the center, stone houses, and beautiful mosques. From here, a short drive will take us to Paşabağı (Monks' Valley), where we will see the conical columns, resembling fairy chimneys, which also served as homes and Orthodox churches for hermits. In the town of Avanos, on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River), we will admire some of Turkey's most famous handicrafts. Before returning to the hotel, we will stop at Devrent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations. The Valley of the Three Beauties offers a beautiful view of the town of Ürgüp, renowned for its wine and vineyards with apricot orchards, where you can always take memorable photos. Afterward, visitors will be transferred back to their hotel after a visit to the Göreme Panoramic Viewpoint, a scenic overlook of Göreme.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the connecting flight back to Istanbul.

Meals included: Breakfast