Istanbul has been and will continue to be the heart and soul of Turkey with over 2500 years of history. A fascinating city, showing how antiquity, with its’ historical mosques and palaces can mix with the modern buildings and culture. A unique buzz embraces you when you arrive, with a population of over 14.5 million official residents, and a wide mix of westernisation and conservative Muslim culture. Then on this trip we explore the spectacular Cappadocian landscape, created as a result of the volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago and sculptured by erosion. We visit one of the fascinating large underground cities, built by Christians to escape persecution. A great 4 day vacation.
Highlights
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays)
Goreme Open Air Museum
Walk through a Cappadocian Valley
Derinkuyu Underground City
Ihlara valley walk