zIstanbul & Cappadocia

Check in to the Innova Hotel. Meals D

Visit the Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Enjoy the Turkish cuisine of Hamdi and visit the Spice Market before a private cruise on the Bosphorus. Meals B,L

Arrive to Cappadocia in time for lunch at Aravan Evi, famed for the fresh produce from its own garden. Tour the ancient Kaymakli Underground City which descends 8 floors below ground! Dine tonight at Elai and spend 2 nights at the Argos Hotel. Meals B,L,D

Set out on a walking tour with Mehmet, a lifelong resident with an intimate knowledge of the region. Tour the painted cave-churches of Goreme and enjoy a special picnic lunch in the valley. Then visit the carpet, pottery and onyx studios of Avanos. Tonight, enjoy a haunting performance by the Whirling Dervishes at an ancient caravanserai. Meals B,L

Fly to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. An afternoon walking tour along historic Istiklal Street offers a rich experience of city living as you join locals in one of their favorite pastimes – savoring authentic Turkish delicacies in numerous small eateries. Meals B,L

Join your host in her home for a cooking class featuring seasonal recipes. Tour the fabled Topkapi Palace, including the Treasury, and end your day at the Grand Bazaar. Meals B,L

After a free day, enjoy a festive farewell dinner on an island in the Bosphorus! Meals B,D

Our tour services end this morning. Meals B