This contrasting itinerary combines one of the most exciting and fascinating capitals in the world with one of the most unique landscapes. Located where Asia meets Europe, Istanbul is a pulsating mix of ancient history, grandiose architecture and bustling bazaars.

We start with the essential full day tour of the Sultanahmet; it is difficult to do justice to spectacular sites such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque without an expert guide by your side to reveal their absorbing histories.

The same is true in the otherworldly Cappadocia, where we include two days of guided tours to explore the fairy chimney rock formations, underground cities and rock-cut churches with their beautiful frescoes. No visit to Cappadocia is compete without staying in one of the unique ‘cave hotels’ - the Argos In Cappadocia is one of the finest, rooms here are either cut into the rock or housed in one of the renovated stone mansions – it is the perfect location to watch the early morning hot air balloons drift over the stunning landscape.