An in-depth cultural tour of Beijing to Shanghai Adventure, an 8-day tour package taking you from Beijing to Shanghai via Xi'an.

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a state in East Asia. Taiwan is known for some of the best food in the world. There's a wide variety of snacks, hot foods, and interesting things to try.

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct eco systems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush wine lands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.

On this trip, we will explore the beautiful cities of Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Naein, Meybod, Yazd, Shiraz, and will uncover Persian history at the impressive Persepolis; though, the real highlight of any trip to Iran is meeting the locals, arguably the friendliest and most hospitable people on earth who are always ready to welcome visitors with a smile.

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On this trip, we will explore the beautiful cities of Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Shiraz, and will uncover Persian history at the impressive Persepolis; though, the real highlight of any trip to Iran is meeting the locals, arguably the friendliest and most hospitable people on earth who are always ready to welcome visitors with a smile.

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day

Meet at the airport to transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. You will have time to get rest until the evening.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

After breakfast, you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE" The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is the "SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE" Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the "BLUE MOSQUE" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the "HIPPODROME". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break we head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the shopping tour, come back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3 - Istanbul to Cappadocia

After breakfast, we will depart Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Istanbul Airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 4 –Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

(Lunch included)

After breakfast, we will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Then, visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then, you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley, you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 –  Cappadocia to Kusadasi

After breakfast you will have the day at leisure. As per flight timing we will depart for Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport for your domestic flight to Kusadasi. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi.  Overnight in Kusadasi.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6 – Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour

(Lunch  included)

After breakfast, we will depart for Pamukkale for the Pamukkale Tour. Upon arrival we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. End of the tour, we will return to the hotel.  Overnight in Kusadasi

 

 

 

Day 7 –  Kusadasi to Istanbul

After breakfast we will depart Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

In the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 we will take you to Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus including dinner, unlimited local alcoholic/soft drinks and full entertainment. Enjoy as you cruise on the Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower and also Istanbul’s famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. After the cruise approx. at 24:00 you will be transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 – Istanbul - End of The Tour

After breakfast you will have the day at leisure. As per flight timing we will depart for Istanbul Airport for your flight and then back home. We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing WiseYatra.