8D Cappadocia Travel Photography Workshop

31 Jul 2022

7 Aug 2022

SGD 3,980.00

Introduction

Tour Fees:
Twin sharing: SGD $3980
Single room supplement: SGD $4650
(Note: We do not collect fees when you register your interest for this event. Participants will be advised on how to pay to our appointed travel agency)

Itinerary:
9 Sep (D) - Arrive Istanbul. Embark on a half-day tour of the local markets at the Bhosphorous area. Return to the airport for our domestic flight to Kayseri. On arrival at Kayseri, we proceed to drop our luggage at the hotel before going for dinner. Overnight in Kayseri.

10 Sep (B,L,D) - We depart early before sunrise to our pre-determined location for our staged shoot of Turkish and Arabian horses galloping at sunrise with the Ericyes Mountains in the background. We then continue onto Ovaciftik village to photograph the local communities there before departing for Kapuzbasi waterfalls for a technical shoot. Sunset will be of the various rock formations at Dervent Valley. Overnight in Cappadocia.

11 Sep (B,L,D) - After breakfast, we depart for the Goreme Open Air Museum to learn more of the geological formations in Cappadocia. After we travel a few hours south to the salt lake for our staged model shoot of horses and a Turkish model. Overnight in Cappadocia.

12 Sep (B,L,D) - After breakfast, we visit the eerie underground city. Noon time, we transfer to our location in Deep Valley to photograph horses with sunlight through the caves. Sunset will be at the Red Valley before embarking to a nearby location for our astrophotography of the Milky Way and Star Trails. Overnight in Cappadocia.

13 Sep (B) - Today is a free day in Cappadocia for you to explore the beautiful landscapes. You can choose to take a hot air balloon at your own expense or visit the local markets abound. In the evening, we transfer to the south to photograph the local Turkish cowboys herding buffalos in the sunset. Overnight in Cappadocia.

14 Sep (B,D) - After breakfast, we transfer to Kayseri for our return flight back to Istanbul. After lunch (at your own expense), some free time to roam about the local markets for some last minute shopping. We then assemble in the evening outside the Blue Mosque for some blue hour photography.

15 Sep (B,D) - Today we embark on a funicular ride to up Istikal Caddesi for some street photography. We return to Istanbul for a final shoot of the Galata bridge before proceeding for our farewell dinner.

16 Sep (B) - After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our return flight back to Singapore.

Tour inclusions:
- 7 nights accommodation in Kayseri / Cappadocia / Istanbul
- Domestic Airfare Istanbul-Kayseri-Istanbul
- All local transport in comfortable Mercedes Vans and local taxis
- Local photography guide in Cappadocia
- All model fees for cowboys, horses and local Turkish model
- Goreme Open Air Museum and Underground City entrance fees
- Meal Plan: 6B, 3L, 6D
-Singapore Trekker Guide & Tour Leader

Tour Exclusions:

- International Airfare SIN-IST-SIN
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Hot Air Ballon ride in Cappadocia - Guide & Driver gratuity
- Entrance fees into Blue Mosquie, Hagia Sofia and Bhosphrous

Recommended Flights (for your reference. Pls await tour leader to confirm for go-ahead to purchase your flight ticket)
9 Sep SIN-IST SQ392 0145hrs / 0745 hrs
9 Sep IST-ASR TK2014 1610 hrs / 1730 hrs

14 Sep ASR-IST TK2013 1500 hrs / 1630 hrs
16 Sep IST-SIN SQ391 1325 hrs / 0500 hrs (arrive SIN Sunday, 17 Sep)

**International & domestic flight details subject to change