Day 1:

After disembarking the ship, you will begin on a full-day tour of Istanbul, starting with the Hagia Sophia,
which was originally built as a church. In the 15th century, it became a mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia
(meaning “Holy Wisdom”) is a museum containing phenomenal mosaics, Christian and Muslim religious
art and remnants of the church that stood here until 532 A.D., when it was burned in a riot.

You will also tour the famed Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, and the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, the
largest and the oldest covered market place in the world. It contains more than 5,000 shops selling an
absolutely amazing range of merchandise. Jewelry, carpets, antiques, old coins, furniture, prayer beads
and copperware are only a few of the items in the bazaar, which has been operating since the 15th
century.

Finally, there’s the opulent Topkapi Palace, where Turkey’s sultans lived from 1453 until the middle of
the 19th century. It’s an extraordinary residence with beautiful courtyards, a harem, sacred relics and a
treasury full of exquisite jewelry from the Far East, India and Europe.

Following your exploration of Istanbul, you will drive to the airport for your flight to Nevsehir. Upon
arriving, you will transfer to the Utopia Cave Hotel (formerly known as the Best Western Premier
Cappadocia) or similar hotel for the evening.

Day 2:

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for a full-day tour of the Cappadocia region. The landscape
here is stunningly surreal, almost lunar-like. Created by volcanic eruptions and shaped by thousands of
years of erosion, the terrain features soaring fairy-tale rock chimneys and ancient dwellings carved out of
the rocks. Few places on earth are so visually arresting.

You will then venture toward the town of Uchisar, whose natural rock citadel is the highest point in
Cappadocia and visible from a great distance. You will also visit nearby Pigeon Valley, named for the
thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into the rock cliffs since ancient times.

Then, it’s on to the Göreme Open Air Museum, which contains the best-preserved examples of cave
churches. You will notice that the frescoes adorning the walls are still brightly colored, even after
centuries of exposure. More usual rock formations await you near Derbent at the fairy chimneys at
Urgup.

The town of Avanos lies ahead and, as you will discover, is known for pottery making. The clay has a
beautiful reddish hue and comes from the banks of the Kizilirmak River that flows through town.

After visiting, you will return to the Best Western Premier Cappadocia or similar hotel, where you will
dine and spend the evening.

Day 3:

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for a full-day, all-encompassing tour of the area. A
scenic drive brings you to the Derinkuyu underground city, a massive living complex beneath the surface
that includes churches, stables, wineries and storage rooms. It is the deepest of the 36 underground
cities in the Cappadocia region and has airshafts carved at least 300 feet into the rock. Although the city
was probably never used for long stays, it served as an excellent defensive hideout during the early
Christian period. There are approximately 600 doors leading into the underground city, all of them
hidden in courtyards on the surface.

After Derinkuyu, you will continue to Sinasos, a former Greek village, and then nearby Zelve, which was
an important settlement and religious area between the 9th and 13th centuries. The now abandoned
settlement is spread over three valleys, which also contain numerous pointed chimneys with large stems
and the remains of a monastery.

Later in the afternoon, you will drive to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul, where you will
spend the evening at the Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 4:

Following breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight
home.

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight
confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights
indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
Direct flights are never guaranteed.

Extra Nights:

• If you book extra nights through us, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to
  your hotel. Check-in time is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities,
  are on your own until day 2 of the program.
• Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be
  ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm
• Should you book any extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

Luggage: For the domestic flights, the luggage allowance is 15 kilograms (33 pounds) per person. We
advise you to pack a smaller bag for the extension, allowing your main luggage to be stored in a secure
office in Istanbul until your return. Please make sure to label any luggage staying behind appropriately
and remember to take all medications and documents with you.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per
airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry
   this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications
   especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to us at least one month prior to travel so we can begin the
   notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for
   which Skynet Travel is NOT responsible for.

Accommodation:
Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel
Gümüssuyu Mahallesi, Asker Ocagi Caddesi No:1, 34437 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Phone: +90 212 368 44 44
Utopia Cave Hotel
Dua Yeri Mah. Istiklal 1 Sok. No: 6, 50400 Urgup, Nevsehir
Phone: +90 384 341 57 47

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen circumstances. If similar hotels are required, they will
be of equal ratings and standards.

Closed days of attractions:

If an attraction is closed on one of the dates, it will be replaced in the following manner:

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced with the Beylerbeyi Palace.
• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. It will be replaced with the Chora Church.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with the Spice Bazaar.

Program includes:

• 1-night including breakfast at the Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar (club level room)
• 2 nights including breakfast at the Utopia Cave Hotel or similar (deluxe room)
• Airport transfers
• Porterage at the airport
• Service of an English-speaking tour guide throughout the program or local guide depending on the
  number of guests booked on the package.
• Service of an air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees to the visited sites and museums
• Two lunches and dinners in Cappadocia and one lunch in Istanbul
• Domestic flights (direct flights not guaranteed)

Program Excludes:

Alcoholic beverages on the tours
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Any meals not listed above
Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Excess or overweight luggage fees

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and
prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels.
However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces
which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to
climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are
advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be
considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and
flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date.
Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.
There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a
scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.