Istanbul, Ankara and Cappadocia with Dubai (ETD041223)

ARRIVAL / ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and transferred to your chosen hotel category. Accommodation

If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative will be waiting for you outside your door at gate 8 with a sign saying " Guaranteed Tours". If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (SAW) on the Asian side, our representative will be waiting for you across the pedestrian crossing between column 9 and column 10 with the sign saying "Guaranteed Tours".

ISTANBUL / SULYMAN THE MAGNIFICENT

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most famous 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 , prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome , which houses the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Emperor William Fountain, and the Egyptian Obelisk. In the late afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar, where you'll enjoy free time to wander among its 4,000 shops.

ISTANBUL / BOSPHORUS TOUR / SPICE BAZAAR

Breakfast. Departure for one of Istanbul's most famous activities: a boat ride along the Bosphorus, the canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip, you can see the Sultans' palaces, ancient and typical wooden houses, and experience history in a different way. Next, we will take one of the most popular visits: the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used ever since. Our included visit ends at the bazaar, where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon, you can optionally take a visit with lunch to the Asian side of the city, visiting the " Beylerbey " Palace, located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. The former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we will also be able to see the famous suspension bridge. From the Bosphorus, which connects the European and Asian sides of the city, after lunch, we'll visit the underrated Üsküdar district on the Asian side and then head to Camlica Hill, one of the seven hills of the city 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

ISTANBUL / ANKARA

Breakfast. Departure to Ankara passing through the Bolu Mountains. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic tour by coach to the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populated city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Visit to the Anitkabir Mausoleum, a symbol of Ankara, as it is the burial place of the founder of the Turkish Republic. In the late afternoon, arrival at our hotel. Dinner. and Accommodation.

ANKARA / CAPADOCIA

Breakfast. Departure for Cappadocia. En route, we'll visit Turkey's second largest lake, the Salt Lake, and a 13th-century caravanserai (medieval inn). Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally You can book 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 stay

CAPADOCIA

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit this fascinating region with its unique landscape, formed by lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex featuring rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. We will then visit the Avcilar and Gόvercinlik Valleys, where you can admire the best views of the volcanic formations known as "fairy chimneys." We will also visit the typical carpet and onyx stone workshops. and Turquoise. Dinner and overnight stay.

CAPADOCIA / FLIGHT / ISTANBUL

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport in Cappadocia for a domestic flight. Included with Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. (Pickup will be 3 hours before domestic flight time; exact time will be confirmed through your assistant at the destination.)

ISTANBUL / DUBAI

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

DUBAI / CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Deira, where we'll stroll through the famous Spice Souk, a market filled with 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 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 overnight stay. Optional dinner on a traditional dhow boat.

DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel, Free day with the possibility of optional Dubai Desert Safari. Accommodation

DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day with the option to take a full-day tour of Abu Dhabi. Overnight stay.

DUBAI / AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel, and at the scheduled time, transfer to the airport