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7 day(s)
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1-45 people
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Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour ;Welcome to the Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye in Istanbul!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye, a premier cycling event, brings the spirit and challenge of the Tour de France to the historic and dynamic city of Istanbul. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive cycling against the stunning backdrop of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks.
This year, riders will embark on a carefully curated route that showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the bustling streets and majestic architecture to the scenic coastal views, Istanbul provides an unforgettable setting for this exhilarating race.
Join us as we celebrate cycling, community, and the unmatched beauty of Istanbul. Gear up, get ready, and experience the ride of a lifetime at L'Étape by Tour Türkiye!.
Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical
and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadoccia
This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no
long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination
comfortable and relaxed.
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-45 people
Tour Code
7dıbltıc
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Event
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
16 - 70

İstanbul
11:48
İstanbul
11:48
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff
and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
Aft After breakfast, we
have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with
the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column
and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque,
it was 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. Our
next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as
the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand
Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000
years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch
break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; 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.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget
to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque
& Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast and dinner
included)
Pick
up from hotel at 05:30 in the morning and set
off for the Bicycle Race finals L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in
Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under
professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the
opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race offers an
unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe
environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a
pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is the
perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the
magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
06:00-07:00 I Chip distribution to
competitors
07:00-07:30 I Athlete Technical Information Meeting
08:00 I Start
12:00 I Race finals
12:30-14:30 Award Ceremony
Istanbul by Night: Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus (Local Food)
19:30/20:00 –We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to our yacht.
The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, dinner, belly dancing
Show, Dj music, and folk shows will both be memorable.
Entertainment Program:
D.J Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
At the end of the dinner and Show cruise on the Bosphorus program, transfer to
hotels at midnight.
24:00 – You will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After
breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along
the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden
villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the
excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions
from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and
imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is
Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a
great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the
street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat),
Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was
completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus
passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer
residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring
original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian
side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take
you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; 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. After the tour transfer to Istanbul
Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from airport and check in
to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Please
Note: If
you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for
tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take
place early the next morning.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at
09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, 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 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. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination
Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. 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. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we will depart for
Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We
hope your tour was 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 TravelShop
Booking.
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
2 Day Transportation Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
coach
Return transfer to Istanbul
airport