Byzantine Dreams

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

  Whirling dervishes performance

  Arrive in the gorgeous city of Istanbul by mid-day! Refresh yourself after checking-in a comfy guest house. Once you are refreshed, get ready to shed off your jet-lag. Explore the magic of this place, take a tour down the neighbouring streets and start getting familiar with the new place, new culture and new people.

  Come evening, prep up to catch amazing performance of the whirling dervishes. Expereince what you have so far seen only in movies! A spiritual form of Sufi dancing, mediate in the rhythmic singing and whirling of dervishes. Post this soothing time, return back to your stay for a good night’s sleep. 

• Day 2 - Old city tour in Istanbul

  Guided tour of the old city

  Today will be the first day of your Turkey tour package! After having a hearty breakfast at the guesthouse prepare to take a trip through Byzantium, Constantinople and finally reaching Istanbul - the Old City of Sultanahmet. Visualize the majestic grandeur of this place, admire the marvellous architecture of Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Obeliska, Topkapi Palace and Rustem Pasha Mosque.

  Know a little more about this stunning city, learn about the rich history of the place. Capture some beautiful moments spent here with other group members on your mind forever.

• Day 3 - Market Tour in Istanbul

  Bosphorus cruise, Markets trip, Continents tour (add on)

  After a scrumptious breakfast, get ready for today’s activities. Take a break from the traditional tourist track, and begin exploring the Turkish life. Take a tour through twin markets and continents as well.

  Delight in a 6Hour long touring experience between two different countries at same time. Well, while in Turkey you just cannot miss the local cuisine. Enjoy lip-smacking eateries in the local market on European side. For those who wish to spend some more time in exploring the city rather than food can take a magical 2Hour cruise on Bosphorus River. Enjoy every street- every art of this city while touring it with rest of the group members.

• Day 4 - Flight (1.5Hour) and Road (1Hour) Journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia

  Walking tour through Cappadocia, stay in a Cave Hotel

  Today you will be flying to the city of Kayseri from Istanbul. Post breakfast, embark on your flight for Kayseri. From here you will be driven to Cappadocia by road. Experience staying in a cave hotel with this Istanbul tour package. Post all your check-in formalities, refresh and get ready for a walking tour of Cappadocia. Discover the enchanting beauty of Uchisar Castle.

  Mesmerize with the stunning beauty of Pigeon Valley and Rose Valley. Unravel the opulence of Open Air Museum and various other places worth visiting. After a fulfilling tour, return to your amazing Cave hotel and experience staying in a cave.

• Day 5 - Bus Journey from Cappadocia to Alacati

  Hot air ballooning (add on), Horse Riding (add on)

  After a scrumptious breakfast, head out for some adventure activities in store for you with. Catch the spell-bounding sunrise while cruising in a spectacular 1 Hour long hot air balloon ride over the city. Catch an aerial view of surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, fly over stunning valleys and ravines below.

  While those who are sceptical about an air ride, can enthral in a 2 Hour horse-riding session. Ride through beautiful apple, walnut orchards. Live a fairy-tale experience by riding through stunning vineyards and winding trails leading to volcanic stone hills.

  Post these wondrous moments, it is time to check-out and enjoy the neighbouring city and relish on some local cuisine. Come evening board a bus from Kayseri which will take you through the beautiful town of Alacati on the western coast.

• Day 6 - Sightseeing in Alacati

  Explore the city of Alacati, windsurfing lessons (add on)

  After an amusing bus journey, reach Izmir at around 0800AM and get ready to head straight to Alacati. An old Greek village, Alacati lies around an hour away from Izmir. An otherwise off-beat tourist destination, relax and walk through picturesque zig-zag trails of this tiny hamlet.

  For those who still feel there is something missing in the adventure part can enthral in a 2Hour wind surfing experience. Considered as one of the best wind surfing spot in the entire world, this place provides a thorough surfing lesson even for beginners. 

• Day 7 - Road journey from Alacati to Ephesus & Flight journey from Ephesus to Istanbul

  Guided tour through ancient Greek city of Ephesus (add on)

  While you completely absorb the Middle Eastern beauty with this Turkey tour package, it is now time to travel neighbouring Europe. Check-out from Alacati and get ready for a guided tour through Ephesus. Take a walk back in history while touring this ancient Greek city. Admire the stunning architecture of wonderful public buildings - Baths of Scholastica, The Library of Celsus and Temple of Hadrian will certainly give you a feeling of walking in Italy.

  Tuck into a relishing lunch amidst your trip. Absorb the stunning grandeur of this small place that is known to give its Italian counterparts a run for their money. After this replenishing trip get ready to take a flight back into Istanbul. 

• Day 8 - Sightseeing in Istanbul

  Guided art walk through the city (add on)

  As you’re this amazing Istanbul tour package comes to an end, return to the city of Istanbul to add some more beautiful memories in your kitty. After a hearty breakfast, Prep up to explore the local art galleries and local artists in the region. Turkey is one country that is luxuriously rich when it comes to art and culture.

  However, for those who do not find their interests inclining with art can take a leisure walk through the city. As your tour is about to conclude, make sure to get the best from this city in the given time. Walk though beautiful trails winding across the small markets, interact with the local artisans and know more about their ancient profession. After this amazing experience return back to your stay. This night concludes your Turkey tour package as tomorrow prepare to say goodbye on earth –

• Day 9 - Departure from Istanbul

  Experience ends here.

  Wake up in the morning and get ready to leave this magical land. Wish adieu to the gorgeous city of Istanbul. Your experience ends here, continue your return journey to your respective places with a bag full of some beautiful Turkish memories.