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Tour "Istanbul + Cappadocia" Dates: September 27 - October 4 8 days / 7 nights 1 day Arrival in Istanbul in the morning. Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable minibus. We will live in the very center of the city, in the Sirkeci area, where the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara meet. After arriving at the hotel, we go to have lunch on the street of restaurants where local people dine - we immediately immerse ourselves in the local life! And we begin to get acquainted with the incredible city. We will visit the Basilica Cistern - a unique underground reservoir of Byzantine times. Semi-darkness, ancient columns supporting arched vaults, illuminated by either green or red mystical light, an atmosphere of mystery and huge marble heads of the Gorgon Medusa. Let's start our journey with this great experience! Then we will go up to the main square of Istanbul, Sultanahmet, see the remains of the Roman Hippodrome, eat one of the most famous Istanbul specialties - simit, a bagel with sesame seeds, visit the beautiful Blue Mosque (it was just opened after a long restoration, and the tiles on its walls are of all shades blue and blue shone again) and look into a couple of non-tourist, hidden in the bowels of the old city, but amazingly beautiful mosques - Mehmet Sokollu Pasha and Kucuk Hagia Sophia. After sunset, we will go to see Hagia Sophia - inside and out. In the evening lights, this famous temple looks amazing! We will have dinner with classic Turkish kebabs and traditional meze in one of the best “meat” establishments. Day 2 After breakfast, we set off to get acquainted with the main Sultan's palace of Ottoman Turkey - Topkapi. Sultans lived in it for 500 years! It was in it that all those events that you know about from the TV series "The Magnificent Century" took place! We will see its well-groomed park areas, visit inside - wherever the restorers reached, including, of course, in the residential part, in the Harem, take pictures against the backdrop of all the most exquisite tiles, and look at Istanbul from several viewing platforms of the palace - after all, it stands on the very edge of the historical peninsula, and the views from it are magnificent! We dine in the right place with Turkish pide pizza - a wood-fired oven has been in it since its very opening, from the 1960s, and the master chef works so fast and makes such an enchantingly delicious dough that you want to eat everything! In the afternoon, we cross the Galata Bridge to the other side of the Golden Horn and walk around the very colorful Karakoy area with many charming bars and numerous graffiti, along the ultra modern cruise port, Galataport and its Bosphorus embankment. We take the funicular up to Taksim Square, where the same red retro tram makes a circle, and go for a walk along the main walking street of Istanbul, Istiklal. Here you can find all kinds of shops and restaurants, drink the perfect Turkish coffee in the best coffee shop in Istanbul, hidden in the tricky lanes, look into the magnificent European Passages, try a variety of delicious street food, and in the evening go down the narrow streets of musical instruments and souvenir shops to the slender beauty, the tower Galata, and climb it by all means at sunset to hear the sounds of the azan from numerous mosques and see how the huge city lights up under your feet. We will have dinner in one of the colorful establishments of the Beyoglu district. And with the most persistent, we will also go to taste Turkish wines in a popular enoteca with locals. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel. And we go on a big walk along the Bosphorus. We will take wine, the best Turkish sweets and bagels with us - we will feed the seagulls flying behind the ships, drink wine and look at the luxurious Bosphorus mansions. We will get almost to the very edge of the strait, to the Sariyer pier, located not far from the Third Bosphorus Bridge, already at the exit to the Black Sea. Once upon a time there were fishing villages here, in the 30s of the last century these territories became part of Istanbul, but Sariyer is still considered an area of fresh Black Sea wind and fresh fish. Of course, it’s worth an hour and a half to go by boat along the Bosphorus, surveying the picturesque surroundings, to explore the range of the local fish market right on the shore, watch the fishing boats, wander the streets between simple houses with stove heating and dine with the freshest catch in some nice restaurant by the water. Toward evening we will set off along the Bosporus in the opposite direction, but we will reach the Asian coast of Istanbul, and in fact - the most European in spirit and atmosphere of the area, Kadikoy, which is chosen by the Istanbulites themselves, and where there are absolutely no tourists. We will walk through the party district of Fashion there, look into the boutiques of local designers, visit the colorful local market, sit on the bar street with a glass of Turkish beer and certainly try Michelin shawarma in a cool gastrobar. In the evening, everyone can enjoy the rest and re-energize in one of the famous Istanbul hammams. Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. We go to the Church of the Keys to make wishes. This is a very special place, a Byzantine church, where representatives of absolutely all faiths go, and where a special atmosphere reigns. The thing is that wishes made in this church always come true. Then we will visit an Istanbul cafe that has been operating continuously since the 19th century and try a unique gastronomic specialty - bosu! Further, our path lies to the magnificent Suleymaniye Mosque, built for Sultan Suleiman by the best architect of all Ottoman times, Mimar Sinan, on one of the Istanbul hills, which offers a magical view of the city. Here, near the mosque, in two exquisite mausoleums, the Sultan himself and his beloved wife Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska (Roksolana) are buried. Then we will dive into the wilds of the bazaar, have lunch in the right "meat" place, try the coolest Turkish dessert "kunefe" and do gastronomic shopping. Be sure to look into the incredibly beautiful Rustem Pasha Mosque, the most elegant mosque in Istanbul. Attention! On request, on this day it is possible to have a photo session in costumes on the roof of one of the old inns with a magnificent view of Istanbul. Photographer and costumes are paid separately. Toward evening, we plunge headlong into the amazing Fener and Balat districts - the most Instagrammable districts of Istanbul, once inhabited by Greeks and Jews, and now popular with local youth, with many hipster cafes and entire streets of antique shops. We will definitely drink coffee there in the famous cafe with cats and antiques. Let's take a look at the Greek Lyceum, the most mysterious building in Istanbul, a luxurious red-brick castle overlooking the Golden Horn. In the evening we will return to our marina and have dinner at the famous gastronomic restaurant with a magnificent view of the Bosphorus. Day 5 Breakfast at the hotel. We leave today for shopping. In the afternoon - transfer to the airport. Flight to Kayseri. Incredible Cappadocia is waiting for us! Its nature is unique, and the landscapes are fascinating! Incredible rocks, formed millions of years ago on the site of volcanoes, change their color during the day from pale pink to red-brown. People come here from all over the world to visit underground cities and cave monasteries, enjoy the amazing landscapes and feel the special energy of this place. In the evening - arrival. Transfer to the hotel in Goreme. Accommodation. If you wish, you can immediately immerse yourself in the flavor of this amazing region of Turkey: you can watch the famous dance performance "Dervish Show" (35 euros / person) or take part in another, no less colorful action, "Turkish Nights" (45 euros / person) with a rich dinner (both optional, paid separately). Day 6 If you dreamed of flying in a balloon, then this is the day when your dream can become a reality! Early rise. A special transfer will take you to the place where the balloons are being prepared for takeoff. Hot air balloon ride (Additional charge. From €240/person) You will then return to your hotel for a delicious Turkish breakfast. 8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel 10.00 Guided tour by minibus. First of all, we will go to the foot of the Ortahisar fortress. This is one of the most beautiful places in Cappadocia - a tower-like rock with numerous caves and passages inside. Then we will see the Rock Temple without restoration, the Valley of the Imagination, where everyone will find "their" figure among the rocks, and visit the Avanchos pottery and carpet weaving center. We will learn about the traditions of the production of ceramics and carpets in this region, get acquainted with the original patterns. We will have lunch with hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine. And we will go further - to the observation deck of the Valley of Love, and then to the Pashabag Valley, it is also the Fairy Valley. And finally, we will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum. It is not known when the rock dwellings at Zelva were first inhabited, but it was an important settlement between the 9th and 13th centuries. This cave complex was completely empty in the 60s of the last century. 17.00 Return to the hotel Free time. At sunset, you can ride camels or quad bikes (optional, from 50 euros / person) Or have an outing picnic in the valley (optional, cost 80-100 euros / person). Day 7 If you wish, in the morning you can have a magnificent romantic breakfast in nature against the backdrop of balloons. This is a fantastic sight and your best and most Instagram photos! (paid additionally, 60 euros / person) Or just have breakfast at the hotel. 10.00 Guided tour by minibus This day will start at the foot of the Ukhchisar fortress. This 60-meter rock, rising 1400 meters above sea level, can be seen from many points in Cappadocia, it is one of the symbols of this region. Then we will visit the underground city of Kaymakli. This is one of the largest underground cities found in Cappadocia, it served as a refuge for early Christians fleeing persecution. There are 8 levels in Kaymakli, halls, tunnels, ventilation shafts and reservoirs at the very bottom. At the same time, 15 thousand people could live in this city! Then we will go to the Soganly valley, an amazing place, not yet explored too much by tourists. It was in it that the largest number of early Christian churches and well-preserved frescoes on their walls were found. It is here that the famous Church with a dome is located - the most beautiful of the Cappadocian rock churches. Village lunch. We will have lunch with traditional local dishes. Then we will see another magnificent place - Pigeon Valley. Its name comes from the thousands of pigeons that lived in this area, and the locals built dovecotes for them. We will visit the workshop where onyx products are made, we will choose handmade jewelry for ourselves. And at the end of this tour, we can drop by local winemakers for a tasting of Cappadocian wines (optional). 17.00 Return to the hotel. In the evening, for those who wish, you can organize another horse ride along a beautiful route (optional, 40-80 euros / person, depending on whether the tour is a group or individual). Day 8 8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel. Airport transfer. Cost: 1799 euros (at the rate of May 19 $1947) The price includes: + accommodation in 4 * hotels along the entire route (4 nights - Istanbul, 3 nights - Goreme) + breakfasts at hotels + internal flight (Istanbul-Kayseri-Istanbul) + all transfers from / to the airport in Istanbul + all transfers in Cappadocia + excursion support in Istanbul from the author of the tours Olga Balabanova + organizational support of two tour leaders (!) along the entire route: Elena Istinova and Olga Balabanova + excursions in Cappadocia 2 full days (minibus , Russian-speaking guide) + all entrance tickets in Cappadocia + lunches in Cappadocia (drinks are paid separately). Separately paid: - airfare - insurance - lunches and dinners not specified in the program - additional options in Cappadocia (balloons, picnic, breakfast with a view of the balls, Dervish show, Turkish night, horseback riding tour, wine tasting, quad bikes). Tour "Istanbul + Cappadocia" Dates: September 27 - October 4 8 days / 7 nights 1 day Arrival in Istanbul in the morning. Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable minibus. We will live in the very center of the city, in the Sirkeci area, where the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara meet. After arriving at the hotel, we go to have lunch on the street of restaurants where local people dine - we immediately immerse ourselves in the local life! And we begin to get acquainted with the incredible city. We will visit the Basilica Cistern - a unique underground reservoir of Byzantine times. Semi-darkness, ancient columns supporting arched vaults, illuminated by either green or red mystical light, an atmosphere of mystery and huge marble heads of the Gorgon Medusa. Let's start our journey with this great experience! Then we will go up to the main square of Istanbul, Sultanahmet, see the remains of the Roman Hippodrome, eat one of the most famous Istanbul specialties - simit, a bagel with sesame seeds, visit the beautiful Blue Mosque (it was just opened after a long restoration, and the tiles on its walls are of all shades blue and blue shone again) and look into a couple of non-tourist, hidden in the bowels of the old city, but amazingly beautiful mosques - Mehmet Sokollu Pasha and Kucuk Hagia Sophia. After sunset, we will go to see Hagia Sophia - inside and out. In the evening lights, this famous temple looks amazing! We will have dinner with classic Turkish kebabs and traditional meze in one of the best “meat” establishments. Day 2 After breakfast, we set off to get acquainted with the main Sultan's palace of Ottoman Turkey - Topkapi. Sultans lived in it for 500 years! It was in it that all those events that you know about from the TV series "The Magnificent Century" took place! We will see its well-groomed park areas, visit inside - wherever the restorers reached, including, of course, in the residential part, in the Harem, take pictures against the backdrop of all the most exquisite tiles, and look at Istanbul from several viewing platforms of the palace - after all, it stands on the very edge of the historical peninsula, and the views from it are magnificent! We dine in the right place with Turkish pide pizza - a wood-fired oven has been in it since its very opening, from the 1960s, and the master chef works so fast and makes such an enchantingly delicious dough that you want to eat everything! In the afternoon, we cross the Galata Bridge to the other side of the Golden Horn and walk around the very colorful Karakoy area with many charming bars and numerous graffiti, along the ultra modern cruise port, Galataport and its Bosphorus embankment. We take the funicular up to Taksim Square, where the same red retro tram makes a circle, and go for a walk along the main walking street of Istanbul, Istiklal. Here you can find all kinds of shops and restaurants, drink the perfect Turkish coffee in the best coffee shop in Istanbul, hidden in the tricky lanes, look into the magnificent European Passages, try a variety of delicious street food, and in the evening go down the narrow streets of musical instruments and souvenir shops to the slender beauty, the tower Galata, and climb it by all means at sunset to hear the sounds of the azan from numerous mosques and see how the huge city lights up under your feet. We will have dinner in one of the colorful establishments of the Beyoglu district. And with the most persistent, we will also go to taste Turkish wines in a popular enoteca with locals. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel. And we go on a big walk along the Bosphorus. We will take wine, the best Turkish sweets and bagels with us - we will feed the seagulls flying behind the ships, drink wine and look at the luxurious Bosphorus mansions. We will get almost to the very edge of the strait, to the Sariyer pier, located not far from the Third Bosphorus Bridge, already at the exit to the Black Sea. Once upon a time there were fishing villages here, in the 30s of the last century these territories became part of Istanbul, but Sariyer is still considered an area of fresh Black Sea wind and fresh fish. Of course, it’s worth an hour and a half to go by boat along the Bosphorus, surveying the picturesque surroundings, to explore the range of the local fish market right on the shore, watch the fishing boats, wander the streets between simple houses with stove heating and dine with the freshest catch in some nice restaurant by the water. Toward evening we will set off along the Bosporus in the opposite direction, but we will reach the Asian coast of Istanbul, and in fact - the most European in spirit and atmosphere of the area, Kadikoy, which is chosen by the Istanbulites themselves, and where there are absolutely no tourists. We will walk through the party district of Fashion there, look into the boutiques of local designers, visit the colorful local market, sit on the bar street with a glass of Turkish beer and certainly try Michelin shawarma in a cool gastrobar. In the evening, everyone can enjoy the rest and re-energize in one of the famous Istanbul hammams. Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. We go to the Church of the Keys to make wishes. This is a very special place, a Byzantine church, where representatives of absolutely all faiths go, and where a special atmosphere reigns. The thing is that wishes made in this church always come true. Then we will visit an Istanbul cafe that has been operating continuously since the 19th century and try a unique gastronomic specialty - bosu! Further, our path lies to the magnificent Suleymaniye Mosque, built for Sultan Suleiman by the best architect of all Ottoman times, Mimar Sinan, on one of the Istanbul hills, which offers a magical view of the city. Here, near the mosque, in two exquisite mausoleums, the Sultan himself and his beloved wife Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska (Roksolana) are buried. Then we will dive into the wilds of the bazaar, have lunch in the right "meat" place, try the coolest Turkish dessert "kunefe" and do gastronomic shopping. Be sure to look into the incredibly beautiful Rustem Pasha Mosque, the most elegant mosque in Istanbul. Attention! On request, on this day it is possible to have a photo session in costumes on the roof of one of the old inns with a magnificent view of Istanbul. Photographer and costumes are paid separately. Toward evening, we plunge headlong into the amazing Fener and Balat districts - the most Instagrammable districts of Istanbul, once inhabited by Greeks and Jews, and now popular with local youth, with many hipster cafes and entire streets of antique shops. We will definitely drink coffee there in the famous cafe with cats and antiques. Let's take a look at the Greek Lyceum, the most mysterious building in Istanbul, a luxurious red-brick castle overlooking the Golden Horn. In the evening we will return to our marina and have dinner at the famous gastronomic restaurant with a magnificent view of the Bosphorus. Day 5 Breakfast at the hotel. We leave today for shopping. In the afternoon - transfer to the airport. Flight to Kayseri. Incredible Cappadocia is waiting for us! Its nature is unique, and the landscapes are fascinating! Incredible rocks, formed millions of years ago on the site of volcanoes, change their color during the day from pale pink to red-brown. People come here from all over the world to visit underground cities and cave monasteries, enjoy the amazing landscapes and feel the special energy of this place. In the evening - arrival. Transfer to the hotel in Goreme. Accommodation. If you wish, you can immediately immerse yourself in the flavor of this amazing region of Turkey: you can watch the famous dance performance "Dervish Show" (35 euros / person) or take part in another, no less colorful action, "Turkish Nights" (45 euros / person) with a rich dinner (both optional, paid separately). Day 6 If you dreamed of flying in a balloon, then this is the day when your dream can become a reality! Early rise. A special transfer will take you to the place where the balloons are being prepared for takeoff. Hot air balloon ride (Additional charge. From €240/person) You will then return to your hotel for a delicious Turkish breakfast. 8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel 10.00 Guided tour by minibus. First of all, we will go to the foot of the Ortahisar fortress. This is one of the most beautiful places in Cappadocia - a tower-like rock with numerous caves and passages inside. Then we will see the Rock Temple without restoration, the Valley of the Imagination, where everyone will find "their" figure among the rocks, and visit the Avanchos pottery and carpet weaving center. We will learn about the traditions of the production of ceramics and carpets in this region, get acquainted with the original patterns. We will have lunch with hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine. And we will go further - to the observation deck of the Valley of Love, and then to the Pashabag Valley, it is also the Fairy Valley. And finally, we will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum. It is not known when the rock dwellings at Zelva were first inhabited, but it was an important settlement between the 9th and 13th centuries. This cave complex was completely empty in the 60s of the last century. 17.00 Return to the hotel Free time. At sunset, you can ride camels or quad bikes (optional, from 50 euros / person) Or have an outing picnic in the valley (optional, cost 80-100 euros / person). Day 7 If you wish, in the morning you can have a magnificent romantic breakfast in nature against the backdrop of balloons. This is a fantastic sight and your best and most Instagram photos! (paid additionally, 60 euros / person) Or just have breakfast at the hotel. 10.00 Guided tour by minibus This day will start at the foot of the Ukhchisar fortress. This 60-meter rock, rising 1400 meters above sea level, can be seen from many points in Cappadocia, it is one of the symbols of this region. Then we will visit the underground city of Kaymakli. This is one of the largest underground cities found in Cappadocia, it served as a refuge for early Christians fleeing persecution. There are 8 levels in Kaymakli, halls, tunnels, ventilation shafts and reservoirs at the very bottom. At the same time, 15 thousand people could live in this city! Then we will go to the Soganly valley, an amazing place, not yet explored too much by tourists. It was in it that the largest number of early Christian churches and well-preserved frescoes on their walls were found. It is here that the famous Church with a dome is located - the most beautiful of the Cappadocian rock churches. Village lunch. We will have lunch with traditional local dishes. Then we will see another magnificent place - Pigeon Valley. Its name comes from the thousands of pigeons that lived in this area, and the locals built dovecotes for them. We will visit the workshop where onyx products are made, we will choose handmade jewelry for ourselves. And at the end of this tour, we can drop by local winemakers for a tasting of Cappadocian wines (optional). 17.00 Return to the hotel. In the evening, for those who wish, you can organize another horse ride along a beautiful route (optional, 40-80 euros / person, depending on whether the tour is a group or individual). Day 8 8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel. Airport transfer. Cost: 1799 euros (at the rate of May 19 $1947) The price includes: + accommodation in 4 * hotels along the entire route (4 nights - Istanbul, 3 nights - Goreme) + breakfasts at hotels + internal flight (Istanbul-Kayseri-Istanbul) + all transfers from / to the airport in Istanbul + all transfers in Cappadocia + excursion support in Istanbul from the author of the tours Olga Balabanova + organizational support of two tour leaders (!) along the entire route: Elena Istinova and Olga Balabanova + excursions in Cappadocia 2 full days (minibus , Russian-speaking guide) + all entrance tickets in Cappadocia + lunches in Cappadocia (drinks are paid separately). Separately paid: - airfare - insurance - lunches and dinners not specified in the program - additional options in Cappadocia (balloons, picnic, breakfast with a view of the balls, Dervish show, Turkish night, horseback riding tour, wine tasting, quad bikes).

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