Patterns Of Turkey - 13 Days

Upon arrival at Istanbul/SAW Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul. (No meal)

According to your group tour pick up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your full-day tour to the heart of Sultanahmet. Visit  Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boats a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles and proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consist 3 monumental columns and fountains. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, its a musium palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. After lunch in the local restuarant proceed to Hagia Sophia, the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 2th century by Emperor Justinian.  St Sophia was largest cathedral in the world for nearly thousand years;it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. After being considered the Patriarchal Basilica of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet ll. Next: Grand Bazaar, One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets and 5000 shops, where you will find in an authentic oriental atmosphere all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs,antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast-Lunch) Admission Fee: (per person) -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 750TL

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.  Next; Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After the tour drive to Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Lunch)