TURKEY

Day 01 – Istanbul

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel with a Spanish-speaking assistant. Check-in at the hotel. Free day to start exploring a new country at your own pace. Welcome to Turkey. Welcome to the city of two continents (Europe and Asia). Accommodation.

Day 02 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Istanbul on your own.
Optional Excursion Bosphorus + Galata (with lunch included):

We leave the hotel in the morning to climb the hill where Pierre Loti Café is located, a favorite place of the famous French writer with a beautiful view of the Golden Horn. We will also visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the city’s second largest and oldest, to buy spices, nuts, sweets, tea, and caviar. From this moment on, get ready to capture iconic videos. You are about to sail the Bosphorus, which divides Istanbul into 2 continents: Europe and Asia. We will board the cruise ship that will sail through the Bosphorus, giving us the opportunity to photograph the Ottoman period palaces that lie on the shores of this channel. We will also see the square and cafes of Ortaköy, the Mecidiye Mosque, and the impressive bridges connecting the two continents. Later, we will visit the Beyoğlu neighborhood using Istanbul’s subway; there are only 573 meters between its two stations, Karaköy and Istiklal Street. Lunch included. In Beyoğlu, we will visit the most famous tower in all of Istanbul: the Galata Tower, located north of the Golden Horn, representing one of the most attractive places in the capital of Turkey, with its 650 years, 67 meters, and a fabulous view. Accommodation.

Day 03 – Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia

✈︎ (IST-CAP flight supplement)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Ankara.

GET YOUR PHONES READY to take epic photos and videos. You are about to experience something unique. We will change continents while inside our bus. Get ready to say goodbye to the European Continent and be ready to enter the Asian Continent. We hit the road. Upon arriving in the capital Ankara, we will have a panoramic tour of the city with a stunning stop at the Atatürk Mausoleum where we can witness one of the most impressive Guard Changes in the World. We are referring to the Turkish Army Guard Change. Tour at the Atatürk Mausoleum. After this visit, we continue towards Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 04 – Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel. Welcome to one of the most DREAMED cities in the World. Welcome to the World Capital of Hot Air Balloons. Today we will visit the underground city of Ozkonak, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from the Romans. Afterward, we will head to the Open-Air Museum of Göreme, which houses many chapels and houses carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes from the 10th century, some featuring St. George, who was born there. Later, we will visit Avanos, famous for its handmade carpets, where artisans use an ancient technique, and where we will have the opportunity to visit a specialized cooperative. In the afternoon, we will visit a jewelry and typical Cappadocian stone shop. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 05 – Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to explore Cappadocia at your own pace. Today you can visit the valleys of Avcilar and Guvercinlik, where the famous ‘Fairy Chimneys’ are located. Here we will visit the troglodyte village of Uchisar and also a cooperative of typical ceramics from the region.

Today you will have the opportunity to take optional excursions according to the season and weather conditions:

Optional Excursions (extra cost)

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Get ready to enjoy the most famous hot air balloon flight in the world. Can you believe it… you are already in the World Capital of Hot Air Balloons… YOU ARE IN CAPPADOCIA!!.
Turkish Night in Cappadocia – open bar
Get ready to experience an incomparable evening. An exciting night of folk dances with traditional Turkish costumes, including the belly dance. There will be an open bar, dancing, and many surprises during the night.
Cappa Park in 4X4 Jeep (from April 15th to September 30th)
Monster Safari in 4X4 Jeep: In a Land Rover Jeep, passengers will see the natural treasures of Cappadocia. Zipline: An unforgettable adrenaline-filled journey sliding on steel ropes, with an impressive lake below and a deep blue sky above, a real adventure. Jet Boat: Ideal for those seeking intense emotions. We start with a high-speed trip and during the journey, our drivers perform incredible maneuvers with maximum safety and 360° Hamilton turns, as well as occasional stops.
Erciyes Ski (from December 15th to March 31st):
We offer an unforgettable skiing experience on the peaks of this unique mountain, which stands out as one of the best-rated ski resorts in the world for its high-quality snow.
Lunch or dinner at SkyDinner:
How about dining at 50 meters altitude?
An unforgettable gastronomic experience but in the sky, with four carefully crafted menus, undoubtedly a unique experience.

Day 06 – Cappadocia – Istanbul

✈︎ (CAP-IST flight supplement)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure back to Istanbul. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation. Free day to explore Cappadocia or Istanbul at your own pace. Alternatively, if you prefer, return to Istanbul by road (already included).

Day 07 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace.

Optional Excursion (extra cost)

Classic Istanbul (with lunch included)

Welcome to the “Heart of Istanbul”. Today we will explore in detail the Sultan Ahmet area.
Topkapi Palace, home of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, boasting great beauty in its rooms and gardens; here is the 86-carat Kasikci diamond.
Hagia Sophia, a millennium-old construction that boasted the largest dome in the Christian world for 900 years; although it started as a church, it became a museum, and today it serves as a mosque.
The Roman Hippodrome, built in 200 AD and enhanced by Constantine the Great.
Blue Mosque, the most visited in the city. This architectural gem is a symphony of beautiful blue Iznik mosaics. Sultan Ahmet ordered it to rival Hagia Sophia.
We end at one of the largest and most spectacular bazaars in the world. Welcome to the Grand Bazaar. We will give you free time for shopping.
Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 8 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Opportunity to further explore the city of Istanbul. If you fly in the afternoon or evening, you have the option to have a free day to continue exploring the country’s capital at your own pace. Opportunity to visit the Galata Bridge where something unique happens. Walk through it calmly and enjoy the activity of all the fishermen you will see around you. Get ready to have lunch on two continents at the same

time. If you have the chance, have your lunch at the restaurants on the Galata Bridge. Later, you can walk about 15 minutes towards one of the most spectacular mosques in the country. We are referring to the Suleymaniye Mosque… YOU CAN’T MISS IT. Afterward, enjoy the atmosphere and commercial activity on one of the most famous streets in all of Istanbul: Istiklal Street. At the agreed time according to your flight schedules, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

INCLUDES

– 7 nights accommodation in scheduled hotels or similar category with breakfast.
– 3 dinners at hotels in the circuit, except in Istanbul.
– 7 lunches at local restaurants.
– VAT tax.
– Authorized guide who speaks Spanish.
– Transfers with authorized assistant who speaks Spanish (IN – OUT).
– Wi-Fi on the bus throughout the tour.
– Natural water bottle (0.5 lt.) per person per day.
– All activities indicated in the itinerary (except optional ones).

DOES NOT INCLUDE

– International and domestic flights.
– Optional excursions.
– Drinks during meals.
– Personal expenses and extra luggage.
– Tips for the guide and driver ($25 per person).
– Travel and Health Insurance.
– Lunches not specified.

• PLANNED HOTELS
  

  🏨 ESTAMBUL: Royal Stay Palace 5* | Ramada Plaza Tekstilkent 5* | Pullman Istanbul 5*.

  🏨 CAPADOCIA: Ramada Cappadocia 5* | Avrasya Hotel 5*.

Important Notes:

• The first night always excludes dinner, even if the tour is booked with half board.
• There is no guarantee of an English-speaking driver during transfers.
• Included transfers are only on the arrival and departure days of the tour. Any other day will be charged as an additional transfer.

LA MERCA COMPANY LLC and its subsidiary LA MERCA TRAVEL reserve the right to change the sequence of the program and hotels without prior notice.

No money will be refunded for unused hotel nights, excursions, or meals during the itinerary.