Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited places in Turkey. Its significance is hard to explain with simple words. Hagia Sophia stood as the largest interior construction for almost a thousand years. It is accepted as a sacred place both for Muslims and Christians. You will enjoy every detail of this gorgeous place.

The Basilica Cistern is one of the most picturesque ancient sites in Istanbul. It welcomes visitors from all around the world, exhibiting its 1600-year-old hidden treasure.

Sultanahmet Square or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras. The Hippodrome was filled with statues of gods, emperors, animals, and heroes, among them some famous works that can be seen today, such as Serpent Column, Obelisk of Thutmose III, and Walled Obelisk.

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of "Historic Areas of Istanbul". Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.

Topkapı Palace is located on Sarayburnu and reflects the Ottoman Empire's glory. While your guide gives you interesting information about palace life you can also enjoy the terrific view of Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Your visit will be enhanced with the Harem section and the Holly Treasures exhibition hall. P.S. Topkapı Palace is closed on Thursdays. We will visit Dolmabahce Palace instead.

The Grand Bazaar is a marketplace dating back to 1461, and it exudes a very authentic atmosphere

Today, we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the airport. Your flight will be an early one, depending on availability. The flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia is approximately 1 hour. Upon your arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport.

Devrent Valley which is also known as the imagination valley is our last point of the second day. You can take some nice pictures of animal-shaped rock formations.

Avanos City is famous for *Pottery* and we will take you to a demonstration of this art.

After lunch, we will visit Pasabag Fairy Chimneys which is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have a chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

This is the best viewpoint of Cappadocia. After enjoying your Turkish Coffee with a terrific view, we will continue our tour.

Love Valley is one of the most visited photo points in Cappadocia, offering a magnificent view of mushroom-shaped rocks and the region's highest volcano

** Optional Hot Air Ballon Ride** Today, you have the option to book a balloon flight in Cappadocia. Please get in touch with us to make your reservation. It's crucial to make an early booking during the high season for the balloon ride. The next stop will be *Goreme Open Air Museum*. This Unesco World Heritage Site is a good example of orthodox monastic life in early Christianity in Anatolia.

Kaymaklı Underground City is the second stop on this tour. It's the mysterious atmosphere and the amazing story will captivate you.

This terrific viewpoint of *Pigeon Valley* is a very good place to take nice pictures. Your guide will explain how dovecotes were carved by locals and why pigeons were so important.

Most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

After the tour, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. This marks the end of our service.