Day 1:

Upon arriving at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to the
Intercontinental Istanbul Hotel or similar hotel in Istanbul for check-in. The remainder of the day will be
spent at leisure, allowing time for you to settle in or explore the city on your own. Meals are on your
own.

Day 2:

After an early breakfast at the hotel and then check out, you will drive through Istanbul to one of its
marquee attractions. Depending on the day, it may be the former mosque and now museum Hagia
Sophia or the Blue Mosque and adjacent Hippodrome.
Following your visit, you will transfer to the airport for a short flight to Kayseri, which lies in 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 tour two towns in the region, beginning with Uchisar, whose natural rock citadel is the
highest point in Cappadocia and visible from a great distance. Avanos lies nearby 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 check in to the Utopia Cave Hotel (formerly known as the Best Western
Cappadocia Hotel) 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 the Goreme 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 cave architecture awaits you in 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.
Then, it’s on to Derbent to see its unusual Three Sisters rock chimneys and to shop for a bit. By evening,
you will return to the hotel for dinner and spend the rest of the night at leisure.

Day 4:

Following breakfast, you will drive to the Nevsehir Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon arriving in Istanbul, enjoy a full-day tour, starting with the opulent Topkapi Palace, where Turkey’s
sultans lived from 1453 until the middle of the 19th century. Then, you will visit the Hagia Sophia or the
Blue Mosque, according to which site you didn’t visit on Day 2.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to browse through 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.
Afterwards, you will transfer to the pier and embark on your cruise.

•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.