The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque, is a mosque representative of Turkey, distinguished by its six impressive minarets. The interior is adorned with blue-toned tile decoration and wrapped in a mystical beauty.
The Hagia Sophia Mosque, rare in the world for blending the two cultures of Islam and Christianity. Don't miss the beauty of its interior mosaic decorations and the images of Christ visible on the walls and dome.
Istanbul sits between Europe and Asia. Cruise up the Bosphorus by boat as you sightsee. The famous local Turkish delicacy, the fish sandwich eaten at the port, is also superb.
In this land where bizarrely shaped rocks stand in rows, it is said that Christians carved dwellings out of the rock to escape persecution. Murals of Christ remain in the ruins of the churches.
Kaymaklı, a huge underground city built up to eight levels deep, is said to have once housed as many as 20,000 Christians. Rooms such as chapels, schools and food storerooms still remain.
When it comes to Cappadocia's morning scenery, the flocks of colorful balloons floating above the rock formations come to mind. The dreamlike view seen from the silent sky is an experience unique to this land.
Enjoy your stay in the rock-city of Cappadocia even more at a hotel with a mysterious atmosphere, designed making use of the rock formations. You can enjoy an exotic ambiance unique to cave hotels.
Because cave hotels are built using Cappadocia's rock, artificial reinforcement has been carried out and they are not the rock in its natural state. There may also be rooms without windows. The structure, size and facilities differ depending on the hotel and room.
Turkish cuisine, said to be one of the world's three great cuisines, takes pride in fresh dishes generously using spiced lamb and chicken and plenty of vegetables.
In Istanbul, where there is a rich variety of restaurants, dinner is not included, so why not give the local food a try?
Departure from European cities ⇒ to Istanbul, Turkey
A Japanese-speaking assistant will be waiting at the airport. After hotel check-in (after 15:00), free time in Istanbul.
To Cappadocia by domestic flight
A transfer vehicle (driver only) will pick you up from your hotel. Departure from Istanbul Airport → to Nevşehir Airport or Kayseri Airport. To Cappadocia by transfer vehicle.
Cappadocia tour (with Japanese-speaking guide)
·Uçhisar (get off) ·Fairy chimneys (get off) ·Underground city of Kaymaklı (admission)
·Presentation and shopping at a turquoise shop
Lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, to the Cappadocia hotel.
Stay in the cave hotel you've dreamed of. Artificial reinforcement has been carried out, and the structure, size and facilities differ depending on the hotel and room.
Optional tour: Hot-air balloon tour (early morning) Minimum 2 participants~
A popular option to view the bizarre rock formations, caves and rocky hills from the early-morning sky. It may be cancelled due to local conditions such as weather.
Continuing with the Cappadocia tour (with Japanese-speaking guide)
·Göreme Open-Air Museum (admission) ·Camel Rock ·Zelve Valley
·Visit to a Turkish carpet-weaving workshop and shopping
Lunch at a cave restaurant during the tour. After the tour, Cappadocia → to Nevşehir Airport or Kayseri Airport. After arriving at Istanbul Airport, to the hotel by transfer vehicle.
Full-day Istanbul tour (with Japanese-speaking guide)
·The Roman-era hippodrome ruins, the Hippodrome (get off)
·Blue Mosque (admission)
·Hagia Sophia Mosque (get off) *Closed Mondays
·Topkapı Palace (admission / no entry to the Harem) *Closed Tuesdays
·Grand Bazaar (get off) *Closed Sundays
The tour stops at a leather goods shop along the way. Lunch is the famous Turkish döner kebab at a local restaurant.
After the tour, to the hotel.
Free time in Istanbul until departure (please complete check-out by 12:00).
Optional tour: Bosphorus cruise & Egyptian Bazaar (morning) Minimum 2 participants~
A tour heading north up the Bosphorus. Be sure to try the famous fish sandwich (drinks not included). Can only be booked when the return flight is in the evening or later.
A driver will come to pick you up at the hotel. Departure from Istanbul, Turkey ⇒ to European cities.
Passport details are required when issuing Turkish domestic flight tickets. Please let us know at the time of booking.
The schedule may change due to weather, transport, religious and other local circumstances. In the event of unexpected situations such as bad weather (snow, rain or icy roads), please understand in advance that itinerary delays or schedule changes may occur to prioritize safety management.
When visiting the Blue Mosque, please avoid clothing that exposes the skin, such as tank tops and shorts. Some tours may be shared with other guests. In Cappadocia, the order of sightseeing may change.
If you wish to take an optional tour, please apply in advance. The balloon tour has a high probability of being cancelled depending on the weather on the day, and in the event of cancellation a refund will be issued after you return home. Part of the itinerary may change during Turkey's Ramadan period and around the Sugar Feast and Feast of the Sacrifice.
Arrangements may not be possible due to the destination's entry conditions. Also, even after arrangements are completed, we may cancel some or all of them if local conditions change before departure. Please understand in advance.