Summary : On this unforgettable journey, you will get the best of Cappadocia with its mesmerizing Open Air Museums and marvelous underground cities that this Fam Trip also offers a once in a lifetime chance to experience a breath-taking Hot Air Balloon trip with a panoramic views in the mid-air for you. An imagination valley with many pre-historical rock formations and many more stunning natural wonders will surround you suggesting a whole new market for your portfolio plus incredible Istanbul with thousands of years of history and culture where we will hold our B2B meetings.

Route : Istanbul – Cappadocia – Istanbul

Day 1 - Istanbul - Cappadocia - 19 Jan 2020
Dinner Included

Welcome to Turkey! Istanbul. You will proceed to the Domestic Flights in Istanbul Airport for Cappadocia flight, immediately upon arrival. Arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel for a dinner and overnight accommodation Cappadocia

Day 2 – Cappadocia Tour and Goreme Open Air Museum - 20 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

Today, after breakfast, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you 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 Pasabagi where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi, you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian hand-woven 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 wines hop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. P.S. For those who consider a Hot Air Balloon Trip in the sky which is a once in a lifetime opportunity, the day starts a little early. Depart by 05.00 for Hot Air Ballooning to the Ihlara Valley of the Cappadocia region. After having this excellent experience in the mid-air with a postcard views up in the sky, we come back to our hotel for breakfast and join in with others who haven’t preferred the balloon experience that is optional and subject to advanced payment. Please make your reservation ahead of time as it depends on availability.

Day 3 – Cappadocia to Istanbul - 21 Jan 2020
Breakfast Included

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer back to airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Istanbul – ACE of MICE Expo - 22 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail Party Included

After breakfast at 09.00, we depart for ACE of MICE Expo which is one of the largest B2B M.I.C.E Event and a Tourism Fair between Europe, Middle East and Asia. Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands between 10.00 -16:30. Please follow your appointment calendar on time. After the B2B meetings, we will have a Bosphorus Cruise between 17:30 - 19:30 with cocktails and snacks. An after party titled “AMEzing Party” will be served at “Pink Mama” with snacks and hors d'oeuvres. We provide return transfers to your hotel after the party. Overnight in Istanbul.

*Party venues and timings may be subject to change of equivalent standards without prior notification. Travelshop Turkey reserves the right to do such modifications without effecting the integrity of the itineraries as a whole

Day 5 - Istanbul - ACE of MICE Expo – 23 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

After breakfast, we depart at 09:00 for the second day of “ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines” between 10.00 - 18.00 when you’ll have time for B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands. After the Speed Networking and before we head back to our hotel, we will have dine out in Kumkapi district where the streets are lively with bars and restaurants to your left and right. We will have a great time in Olimpiyat 2 Minas Restaurant with traditional Turkish entertainment and spirits. Back to the hotel by 23.00 and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 6 - Istanbul - ACE of MICE Expo - 24 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Gala Dinner Included

After breakfast, we depart at 09:00 for the final day of “ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines” between 10:00 - 17.00 You’ll have time for B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands. Upon completion of B2B meetings, we will take you for a relaxing bus ride to view the city’s skyline panoramically with sightseeing journey through landmarks of Istanbul followed by a Gala Dinner at Ramada Golden Horn Hotel. Transfer services provided back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 –Istanbul - End of the Tour - 25 Jan 2020
Breakfast Included

After breakfast, at 09.00 we check out from the hotel for half day Istanbul tour before departing for your flight back home starting with 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. Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Murti’s Tour will then take you to the Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. You will also get to enjoy the grandeur of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia along the way. After the completion of this short but memorable trip, we proceed to Istanbul Airport for your international flight back home. We hope you have a memorable time in Turkey and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another B2B WorkShop TravelShop organisation. Have a safe trip back home and thank you for choosing WorkShop TravelShop.