Tour starts: 9:30–10:00. Lunch will be planned during the tour.

• Hagia Sophia — a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral, a masterpiece of architecture.

• German Fountain — a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II.

• Sultanahmet Square — the former Hippodrome of Constantinople.

• Basilica Cistern — an underground reservoir with the head of Medusa.

• Grand Bazaar — one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world.

• Topkapi Palace — the residence of the Sultans for 400 years. Optional evening: Bosphorus Cruise with dinner and a show program.

Tour starts: 9:30–10:00. Lunch will be planned during the tour.

• Taksim Square — the center of modern Istanbul and the start of Istiklal Street.

• Taksim Mosque — modern architecture surrounded by history.

• Istiklal Avenue — a pedestrian boulevard with boutiques, cafes, and street musicians.

• Galata Tower — a Byzantine watchtower with an observation deck.

• Galata Bridge — a symbol of unity between the two shores of the Golden Horn.

• Dolmabahçe Palace — a luxurious residence of the last Sultans on the Bosphorus.

Morning flight to Nevşehir or Kayseri (Flight time will be confirmed after booking).
Transfer and hotel check-in.
Free time — depending on the weather and arrival time, additional walks or tours are possible.

Optional — Hot air balloon flight at dawn over lunar landscapes. Tour starts at 10:00. Lunch will be planned during the tour.

• Love Valley — unique rock formations of whimsical shapes.

• Monks Valley (Pasabag) — a place of seclusion for early Christian communities.

• Zelve Open-Air Museum — an ancient monastery complex.

• Avanos — a town of master potters on the banks of the Kızılırmak River.

• Imagination Valley (Devrent) — rocks resembling silhouettes of animals.

• Leather Center — a fashion show of high-quality leather goods.

• Uchisar Castle — the highest point of Cappadocia with panoramic views.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the tour at 10:00. Lunch will be planned during the tour.

• Underground City — one of the many ancient complexes used as shelters.

• Soganli Canyon — a secluded region with ancient un-restored churches.

• Rock-cut Refectory — a unique architectural solution of ancient Christians.

• Lunch in an Apple Garden — authentic village cuisine in a quiet setting.

• Sobesos — an archaeological site with Roman mosaics and ruins.

• Stone Workshop — onyx, tourmaline, and other gemstone crafts.

• Ortahisar Panorama — a stunning view of the medieval fortress.

• Turkish coffee with pistachios or brewed on coals. After the tour, transfer to the airport and flight back to Istanbul.