Day 1 : Istanbul - Arrival
  Arrival at Istanbul, transfer to the hotel and overnight (D)

  Day 2 : Istanbul - Full day East Roman & Ottoman Empire Relics Tour
  Full Day city tour of Istanbul, The capital city of East Roman and Ottoman Empires  (B,L)

  Tour of the Old City from where the Byzantian ( East Roman ) and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
  St.Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th
  century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles
  and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive
  (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius,
  Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating
  Hippodrome. Topkapi Palace, imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial
  treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc., Grand Covered Bazaar, most
  attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling
  antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

  Day 3 : Istanbul / Full day Bosphorus & 2 Continents Tour
  Full Day city tour of Bosphorus. Unique change to get to know European and Asian parts of
  Istanbul. (B,L)

Tour starts with a visit to Spice Bazaar Bazaar ),   Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices.   Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc., Then we   will take the ferry for Bosphorus Cruise. Bosphorus   Cruise, through the water way separating the two   continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to take   photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of   Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and   luxurious apartments. After lunch, visit of Rumeli    Fortress, historical armament built by Sultan Mehmet to   control and protect Bosphorus.

  Then we will visit Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms
  and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4,5 tons
  chandelier. Then we will drive through Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one
  continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in 2 minutes. Then we will reach Camlica Hill , The highest
  point of Asian part of Istanbul, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from
  the best point of view.  
 

  Day 4 : Istanbul / Cappadocia
  Transfer to airport for flight to Kayseri. Driving to Cappadocia ( Urgup ). Half day trekking,
  overnight at the hotel (B,L,D)

 
  Urgup, a lively tourist center at the foot of a rock ridge riddled with
  old dwellings, serves as an excellent base from which to tour the
  sights of Cappadocia. In Urgup, itself you can still see how people
  once lived in homes cut into the rock. At the center of a successful
  wine-producing region, Urgup hosts an annual International Wine
  Festival in October.

  Day 5 :  Cappadocia
  Trekking from Damsa Lake to Mustafa Pasha, overnight at the hotel ( B,L,D )

  Mustafa Pasha ( Sinassos ), is the typical village of where traditional stone houses with carved
  and decorated facades evoke a former age.

  Day 6 :  Cappadocia
  Trekking from Mustafa Pasha to Uchisar via Ortahisar and Ibrahim Pasha, overnight at the
  hotel ( B,L,D )

   Uchisar, is one of the most beautiful valleys in Cappadocia Area. Rock
   formations rise up before you at every turn and entice you to stop and
   wonder at their creation. For those who climb the steps to the top of the
   Uchisar Fortress the whole region unfolds below.

   Day 7 :  Cappadocia
   Trekking from Uchisar to Cavusin via Goreme Valley, overnight at the
   hotel ( B,L,D )

   The Goreme Open – Air Museum, a monastic complex of rock
   churches and chapels covered with frescoes, is one of the best-known
   sites in central Turkey. Most of the chapels date from the 10th to the
  13th centuries ( the Byzantine and Seljuk periods ) and many of them are built on an inscribed
  cross-plan with a central cupola supported by four columns. The town of Goreme is set right
  in the middle of a valley of cones and fairy chimneys. Some of the cafes, restaurants and guest
  houses are carved into the rock. For shoppers, rugs, carpets and kilims are plentiful.

  Day 8 :  Cappadocia
  Trekking from Cavusin to Urgup via Pashabag, Zelve,overnight at the hotel.(B,L,D)

  At Cavusin, on the road leading north out of Goreme, you will find a triple-apse church and the
  monastery of St. John the Baptist. In the town, chapels and churches and some of the rock
  houses are still inhabited. From Cavusin to Zelve, fairy chimneys line the road. Unfortunately, it is
  dangerous to visit the churches in the Zelve valley because erosion has determined the floors.

  Day 9 : CAPPADOCIA / ISTANBUL
  Visiting Derinkuyu Underground city and then trekking in Ihlara Valley, transfer to Kayseri
  Airport. Flight to Istanbul. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul. ( B,L,D )

  The underground city of Derinkuyu was used by Christians of the seventh century, who were
  fleeing from persecution. They sheltered from the iconoclastic strife of Byzantium as well as other
  invasions in that safe and well-hidden complexes. Also other underground cities in Cappadocia
  were a complete and self-sufficient environment, including rooms for grain storage, stables,
  sleeping chambers, kitchens and air shafts. Today they are well-lit, and an essential and
  fascinating part of every Cappadocian tour.
  Drive to Ankara and flight to Istanbul. Transfer to hotel and overnight ( B,L,D )

  Day 10 : ISTANBUL / DEPARTURE
  Free time until transfer to Istanbul international airport. ( B )

  Season for the tour:  All year around

  Trekking Tours / Cappadocia   9  Nights / 10  Days
  Rates are valid for 2007 in US$.

  Tour Cost: Per person in Double or Twin accommodation

  2 - 3 people :               1365 US$
  4 – 5 people:                 960 US$
  6 – 7 people:                 825 US$
  8 – 9 people:                 800 US$
  11 – 14 people:              745 US$

  Single Supplement: 125 US$

  Cost include:
  9 nights hotel accommodation, Meals as specified in the itinerary ( B: Breakfast, L: Lunch,
  D: Dinner) Air-conditioned midibus, English speaking guide for all services, Baggage handling
  at hotels, Entrance fees of the museums, Service charge and V.A.Tax.

  Excluded :
  Personal Expenses , Visa fees and passport fees, Fees for cameras (where applicable), Beverages during
  meals, Tips to your drivers /guides and escort which are left to tour member's discretion,
  Domestic flight tickets ( Istanbul – Kayseri – Istanbul ) round trip  US$ 180 per person