It's a surreal start to the vacation as you land in Cappadocia. Strange chimney like geological formations extend across the valleys, entrances to caves and troglodyte dwellings can be spotted all around & visit to Mustafapasa Town.
Cappadocia offers a playground for adventure. These chimneys and caves stretch for hundreds of miles and a mountain bike is one of the best ways to explore. Visit the valleys of Dervent and Pasabag make for some pristine adventures.
Cappadocia's landscape is a visual treat, a treasure chest of panoramas that flicker beneath a Mediterranean sun. Culture hides below the valley floor and amongst the caves. Visit the Zelve and Goreme open-air museums & Kaymakli underground city.
Hot air balloon flight means an early start, but it's more than worth it. Cappadocia is an internationally regarded rock climbing destination. Climbing up cliffs and then rappelling back down with the charms of Cappadocia all around.
Take a private walking tour through Sultanahmet, the centerpiece of Byzantia and now Istanbul & the Hippodrome Square. The domes of the Hagia Sophia, Christian frescos showcase & the Topkapi Palace.
Today's full-day tour is by bicycle, taking you from Europe to Asia and into hidden parts of the city. Cycle alongside the Bosphorus, peddle across bridges lined by expectant fishermen, and coast into suburbs well off the tourist trail. There's a leisurely pace and dozens of places to stop, take a photo, and savor the view.
Explore the Spice Market. From the Spice Market you transfer onto an elegant cruise ship and spend a couple of hours following the continental divide. Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, domes, minarets, palaces, markets, bridges, and the great Bosphorus dissecting the two sides.
After seven action filled days you bid farewell to Istanbul and Turkey. Final memories come from a final glimpse at the city as you're transferred to the airport and your international departure.