POST - MYSTICAL CAPPADOCIA

Tour the icons of Istanbul and Turkey's enthralling Cappadocia region, a bizarre landscape of volcanically formed rock chimneys, houses carved out of sheer cliffs and sprawling underground cities.

DAY 1

Following breakfast onboard the ship, you will disembark for a full-day tour of Istanbul, starting with the Hagia Sophia, which was originally built as a church. In the 15th century, it became a mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia (meaning "Holy Wisdom") is a museum containing phenomenal mosaics, Christian and Muslim religious art and remnants of the church that stood here until 532 A.D., when it was burned in a riot.

You will also tour the famed Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, and 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.

Finally, there's the opulent Topkapi Palace, where Turkey's sultans lived from 1453 until the middle of the 19th century. It's an extraordinary residence with beautiful courtyards, a harem, sacred relics and a treasury full of exquisite jewelry from the Far East, India and Europe.

Following your exploration of Istanbul, you will drive to the airport for your flight to Nevsehir. Upon arriving, you will transfer to the Lykia Cappadocia Lodge Hotel for the evening.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for a full-day tour of 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 venture toward the town of Uchisar, whose natural rock citadel is the highest point in Cappadocia and visible from a great distance. You will also visit nearby Pigeon Valley, named for the thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into the rock cliffs since ancient times.

Then, it's on 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 usual rock formations await you near Derbent at the fairy chimneys at Urgup.

The town of Avanos lies ahead 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 return to the Lykia Cappadocia Lodge 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 Sinasos, a former Greek village, and then 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 and the remains of a monastery.

Later in the afternoon, you will drive to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul, where you will spend the evening at the Ritz Carlton hotel.

DAY 4

Following breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The flights and times indicated are only approximate and are given here for general reference purposes amd are subject to change.

DAY 1

9:00am Disembark the ship and drive to Istanbul's Old City

9:30am-10:30am Visit the Hagia Sophia

10:45am-11:45am Visit to Blue Mosque and Hippodrome

12:15pm-1:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:45pm-2:30pm Visit the Grand Bazaar

2:45pm-3:45pm Visit Topkapi Palace

4:00pm-4:30pm Transfer to the airport

5:40pm-6:55pm Fly to Nevsehir airport (TK2008 V IST-NAV HK20), flight subject to

change

7:10pm-8:00pm Transfer to the hotel

Overnight at the Lykia Cappadocia Lodge Hotel or similar

DAY 2

9:00am After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour in Cappadocia

9:15am-9:45am Visit the Uchisar area

9:45am-10:30am Drive for panoramic tour includes Pigeon Valley

10:45am-12:15pm Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum

12:30pm-1:45pm Lunch at Ala Turca restaurant

2:00pm-2:45pm Panoramic tour includes Derbent and fairy chimneys at Urgup

3:00pm Visit Avanos

4:00pm-5:30pm Shopping in the area

6:00pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the Lykia Cappadocia Lodge Hotel or similar

DAY 3

9:00am Depart for Derinkuyu underground city

9:30am-10:30am Visit the Derinkuyu underground city

10:45am-11:15am Drive to the Sinasos area

11:15am-Noon Visit Sinasos and the Kemal Pasha village

Noon-1:00pm Lunch at the Old Greek House restaurant

1:15pm-1:45pm Drive to Zelve and the Pasha ba? area

1:45pm-2:30pm Visit Zelve (monastery)

2:45pm-4:00pm Transfer to Kayseri airport

5:20pm-6:50pm Fly back to Istanbul (TK2015 ASR-IST HK20), flight subject to change

6:50pm-7:15pm Transfer to the hotel

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton Hotel or similar

Day 4

Check out is at 12:00 noon, but if you have a late flight you may keep your luggage in the hotel's storage room until needed. Your transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your flight time.

Expected Weather: Expect significant temperature differences between day and night in Cappadocia. Spring begins in March and lasts until May, and the average temperature for this season is approximately 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). This is also when the region gets most of its rainfall. However, the rain usually comes in short intervals and lasts on average for only two hours. Summer is between June and August. Summers in Cappadocia are very hot, with daytime temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). However, nighttime temperatures fall into the 20's Celsius (in the 70's Fahrenheit). Autumn starts in September and ends in November, and is the high season for Cappadocia travel. Average temperature at this time is in the 20's Celsius (in the 70's Fahrenheit).

What to Bring: Due to the uneven walking surfaces, sport shoes are highly recommended. Also, pack sunscreen, light comfortable clothing and shoes, and a light jacket for the evenings. Please ensure suitable clothing is worn in the mosques. Shoulders and legs should be covered.

Currency: Turkish Lira (TL). One U.S. dollar is worth approximately 1.8 TL.

Electricity: 220 Volt AC/50 Hz throughout Turkey.

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.

Documents and Visa Requirements: There are no extra requirements for the land program, as the existing immigrations and custom procedures are valid.

Accommodation: Ritz Carlton Hotel in Istanbul and the Cappadocia Lodge Hotel in Cappadocia or similar. We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, 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:

o Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced with the Beylerbeyi

Palace.

o Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. It will be replaced with the Chora Church.

o Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with the Spice Bazaar.

Program includes:

" All 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 in Cappadocia and one lunch in Istanbul

" Accommodations, including breakfast

" Domestic flights

Program Excludes for guests: Alcoholic beverages on the tours, gratuities, personal expenses, meals not listed above, and hotel incidentals.

Accommodations:

Lykia Cappadocia Lodge Hotel

Cappadocia Nev?ehir, 48 Nev?ehir/Cappadocia, Turkey

Tel: +90 384 213 9945

Ritz Carlton Hotel Istanbul

Süzer Plaza 34367 Istanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90 212 334 4444

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.