After breakfast, join the tour to visit the Devrent Valley with its unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Open-Air Museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Before returning to your hotel, visit the Uchisar area with a photo stop. Overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

Early morning, opt for an optional hot air balloon tour. Nothing can prepare you for the awesome sights as the sun rises over the spectacular landscape. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. Arrival transfer to the hotel in Istanbul for overnight.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for the tour which starts at Hippodrome Square. See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the Fountain of Willhelm II. Continue to the Blue Mosque, one of the largest of Istanbul, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Then visit St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches. After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace (Tuesday closed), the imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today it is a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelain and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Rustem Pasa Mosque, built in 16th century by architect Sinan or visit to Hagia Irene Church. The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar (Sunday closed). Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day at leisure. In the evening, transfer for an exclusive cruise with dinner while you enjoy a spectacular Oriental Show performed by belly dancers and folk groups from various regions of Turkey (unlimited soft drinks). Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.

Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.