Delights of Turkey Tour
Delights of Turkey Tour
Inspired dining experiences are woven throughout this tour of Turkey.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
You will be met at Istanbul Airport. Meet your guide in the arrivals hall and transfer to your hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul (B,L,D)
Morning sightseeing: the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Church of Divine Wisdom. Taste Ottoman dishes for lunch at the Asitane Restaurant. Later, visit the Church of St Savior in Chora, famed for its beautiful mosaics and frescoes. In the early evening enjoy a private motor yacht cruise on the Bosphorus. Disembark on the Asian side of the city, at Lacivert Restaurant for a traditional seafood dinner with a magical view of the illuminated Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Bridge.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul
Day 3: Istanbul (B,L,D)
Visit Topkapi Palace Museum. This grandiose complex of buildings formed the residence of the Sultans and the women of the Harem for 400 years. Visit the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum to see the finest collection of Islamic artefacts in the world. Traditional lunch in a restored Ottoman mansion. Guided tour of the Istanbul Modern Art Museum by the Museum’s curator. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul
Day 4: Istanbul to Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Morning tour of the Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern. Turkish kebab lunch at local Restaurant followed by a visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Depart Istanbul on an early evening flight to Cappadocia. Transfer to cave hotel and have a have supper at your hotel.
Cappadocia Cave Resort
Day 5: Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Early optional hot air balloon flight to see the distinctive landscapes of Cappadocia. Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum - the Goreme valley holds the highest concentration of rock-cut chapels and monasteries in Cappadocia. Enjoy lunch of local flavours. Some optional outdoor activities in the afternoon: hiking, a bike tour or exploring the underground city. This evening sample local vintages of Turasan wines and then an elegant Cappadocian meal on the terrace with panoramic views.
Cappadocia Cave Resort
Day 6: Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Drive to Ortahisar, a small village famous for storing lemons in underground tufa caves. Next, visit the village of Mustafapasa, a perfectly preserved Greek village in the heart of Anatolia. Outdoor, traditional village-style lunch. Next, visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, where three canyons meet in the Valley of Monks. Enjoy dinner at in the centre of charming township of Urgup. You can try the Testi Kebab that is cooked in a sealed clay pot and broken in front of you upon serving. After dinner an optional outing to see the Sema ritual performed by Whirling Dervishes.
Cappadocia Cave Resort (B,D)
Day 7: Cappadocia to Izmir
Drive to Kayseri and fly to Izmir. Arrive in Izmir and have lunch on your own. Evening with cocktails and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail before sitting down to dinner in a setting that dates back to 117 BC.
Grand Efes Swissotel
Day 8: Kusadasi (B,L,D)
Visit the Ephesus Museum. Enjoy lunch in the charming village of Sirince with ample time for exploring. After lunch visit the Basilica of St John, and then return to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a wonderful seafood restaurant on Izmir’s bustling Kordon.
Grand Efes Swissotel
Day 9: Izmir to Istanbul (B)
Fly from Izmir to Istanbul.
Typical Inclusions:
• 8 nights luxury accommodation
• Meals, sightseeing and transport as per itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Entrance fees to museums and monuments
Prices vary with seasonality please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.
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