Magical Turkey Tour (Istanbul • Cappadocia • Bursa)

Arrive at Istanbul Airport, where our representative will assist with private transfer to your hotel. After check-in and rest, get ready for a memorable evening. At 7:00 PM, embark on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia under dazzling lights. Admire illuminated palaces, bridges, and waterfront mansions, while enjoying a lavish Turkish dinner with unlimited soft drinks. Delight in live performances including folk dances, music, and belly dance. Disembark around 11:30 PM and return to your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, begin a guided full-day exploration of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district. Start with the Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine architectural masterpiece, followed by the Blue Mosque, famed for its blue Iznik tiles and elegant domes. Visit the Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life. After a Turkish lunch, proceed to the opulent Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman sultans, where imperial treasures await. End with shopping at the bustling Grand Bazaar, filled with carpets, leather, and souvenirs. Return to your hotel by 5:30 PM for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Cappadocia, known for its surreal landscapes. Upon arrival, transfer to your cave-style hotel, offering a unique cultural experience. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stroll through nearby stone villages, enjoy authentic Turkish meals, or simply relax amidst the mystical scenery. This day allows you to acclimatize and soak in Cappadocia’s charm. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Start with breakfast, then join your North Cappadocia guided tour at 9:30 AM. Visit Devrent Valley, with rock formations resembling animals, followed by Pasabag Monks Valley, home to striking fairy chimneys. Continue to Avanos, a pottery village, to witness traditional craftsmanship and enjoy lunch. Explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, featuring cave churches with Byzantine frescoes, then stop at Esentepe viewpoint for panoramic views of Goreme Valley. Conclude with a visit to Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia’s highest natural fortress. Return to your hotel by evening for dinner and rest.

After breakfast, embark on a South Cappadocia excursion. Begin at Urgup’s Fairy Chimneys, representing the mother-father-daughter formation. Continue to the dramatic Red Valley and hike through Gulludere Valley, admiring its rock-cut churches. Visit Cavusin Village, an ancient settlement with abandoned stone houses. After a Turkish lunch, descend into Kaymakli Underground City, a multi-level refuge used by early Christians. End with scenic views at Pigeon Valley, famous for dovecotes carved into cliffs. Return to hotel by 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel, followed by check-out and transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure—relax, explore cafés, bazaars, or Taksim Square, or enjoy optional excursions. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day Bursa excursion. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge, take a ferry to Yalova, and enjoy a scenic drive. Visit the grand Ulu Camii (Great Mosque) and explore the Covered Bazaar. After a barbeque lunch, take the cable car ride to Uludag Mountain, admire breathtaking views, and see the legendary 600-year-old plane tree. Return to Istanbul by late evening (10:00–11:00 PM). Overnight stay in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight. Carry home wonderful memories of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Bursa, blending history, nature, and culture.