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This short journey will take you to somewhere which is called “Fairy Lands” and there you can have the opportunity to try one of the most unforgettable experience “ Hot Air Balloon” ride. Flying above beautiful natures of hidden valleys and naturally-carved rock formations that make Cappadocia worldwide famous.
Istanbul airport
3 Hours Before Flight Time
One Bedroom for each room (depends on number of guests in one room)
Depends on room type (one bathroom for each room)
Cappadocia is the second most visited tourism destination in Turkey and attracts millions of tourist every year especially for Hot Air Balloon ride. With this short excursion, we aimed to help you to reserve your slot for Hot Air Balloon ride which becomes difficultier in high seasons. So you may have the privilege to make reservation for Hot Air Balloon with us even in high seasons.
Upon arrival, meet and greet local guide and proceed to Istanbul Old City. Our first visit is going to be Blue Mosque which was built by Sultan Ahmet the first on 1616 and very famous with its stunning blue tiles on its Wall. Afterwards we visit Hagia Sophia which was built as an Orthodox Church by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. However the giant worship center was converted in a Mosque by Sultan Mehmet the Second in 1453. It is now a museum where you can enjoy the harmony of two culture in the same building. After our time finishes at Hagia Sophia, we continue our trip visiting Topkapı Palace which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Second in 1475. Topkapı Palace is the biggest palace in Turkey and also one of the biggest in the World by its 80 acres area. Topkapı Palace is the most visited palace in Turkey while it offers to its visitors many beautiful small mansions with nice view of Bosphorus Strait or Golden Horn, many valuable jewelleries which was used by the Sultans, Holy Relics such as David’s sword, Moses’ Staff and so on. After we have our dinner, we proceed to hotel and check in.
After we have our breakfast, we check out hotel and then proceed to Leather Outlet Center which is nationwide famous. After our shopping time ends, we take a short cruise trip and enjoy the beautiful Bosphorus Strait with hundreds of houses by the strait and many beautiful palaces from Ottoman Era. Afterwards we proceed to airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in cappadocia, we proceed to hotel and check in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Early in the morning we are going to be picked up from our hotel and than proceed to balloon area to try one of the most beautiful and unforgetable memory “HOT AIR BALLON” tour.
After we have our breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Göreme Open Air Museum which was a monastry that was built on 4th century by St. Basil who is bishop of Caesarea (modern Kayseri city). The complex is full of Chapels that was carved into rocks and ornated with Icons or Wall paintings. Later we visit Undergound City which became an emergency home for the early Christians. Afterwards we are going to have some photo stops like Piegon’s Valley, Uchisar Castle, Imagination Valley. Also on this day we have some visits to Handcraft Centers like Carpet and Turquoise stone. At the end of the trip, we proceed to hotel and have our dinner at hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
After we have our breakfast at hotel, we check out and then proceed to airport for flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival we are going to have free time in Grand Bazaar which is the biggest and oldest shopping center in Turkey for Turkish souveniers shopping. After our time ends in Grand Bazaar, we will be transferred to airport for the flight back to your home.
Till we meet on another trip…
