Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region
will go to a charity in the region
This tour will take you to the first and middle ages of Istanbul. You will see the modernity and the history together while you are visiting Istanbul. The boat tour of Bosporus will show you the power of magnificence.
Cappadocia is a unique magnificience of the world and a must see place in a lifetime.
* Selected centrally Located Boutique Hotels in Istanbul
* Cave Hotel Accommodation in Cappadocia
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Domestic flights included
* Option with Private Tour for your family
Cappadocia is a unique magnificience of the world and a must see place in a lifetime.
* Selected centrally Located Boutique Hotels in Istanbul
* Cave Hotel Accommodation in Cappadocia
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Domestic flights included
* Option with Private Tour for your family
Duration
6 days
The tour starts at
?stanbul, Turkey
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Day 1
Arrival to IstanbulArrival to Istanbul -
Day 1
Welcome to Turkey. Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Meet, assist and transfer to the hotel or be picked up at your hotel. Its original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city,...Welcome to Turkey. Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Meet, assist and transfer to the hotel or be picked up at your hotel. Its original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight stay in Istanbul. -
Day 1
Overnight in Istanbul in selected central hotels (4 star or boutique class).Overnight in Istanbul in selected central hotels (4 star or boutique class). -
Day 2
Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 2
Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman and Byzantine period.Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman and Byzantine period. -
Day 2
Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. -
Day 2
Visit Blue Mosque, which has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tilesVisit Blue Mosque, which has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles -
Day 2
We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478...We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section. -
Day 2
We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitor...We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to our hotel -
Day 2
Overnight in Istanbul in selected central hotels (4 star or boutique class).Overnight in Istanbul in selected central hotels (4 star or boutique class). -
Day 3
Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)Istanbul Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 3
Pick up from your hotel and start your second tour day in Istanbul. First visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, th...Pick up from your hotel and start your second tour day in Istanbul. First visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. -
Day 3
After Spice Market, boat trip on the Bosphorus will start. It is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of ma...After Spice Market, boat trip on the Bosphorus will start. It is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Boat tour tickets are included. -
Day 3
One of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was na...One of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was named as Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located. -
Day 3
End of the tour, turn back to your hotel for overnight in Istanbul.End of the tour, turn back to your hotel for overnight in Istanbul. -
Day 3
Overnight in Istanbul in a Boutique class or 4 star hotel located in old town area.Overnight in Istanbul in a Boutique class or 4 star hotel located in old town area. -
Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight - Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight - Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 4
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, your guide will meet with you with your name s...Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, your guide will meet with you with your name sign. After greetings, you will continue to the Cappadocia region aroun 50 minutes. -
Day 4
First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements.First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements. -
Day 4
Then we head on to Pigeons Valley, Pigeons have been always important for cappadocian people. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses...Then we head on to Pigeons Valley, Pigeons have been always important for cappadocian people. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses for the pigeons are like the houses for the people. -
Day 4
Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia.Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia. -
Day 4
After the tour program drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.After the tour program drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia. -
Day 4
Overnight in 4 star hotel (cave hotel can be arranged upon request with extra amount).Overnight in 4 star hotel (cave hotel can be arranged upon request with extra amount). -
Day 5
Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 5
After breakfast take our second day Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley, take a walk through this lunar landscape where different rock formations can be seen.After breakfast take our second day Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley, take a walk through this lunar landscape where different rock formations can be seen. -
Day 5
Seeing the best examples of the fairy chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley. Pasabağ contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps - formatio...Seeing the best examples of the fairy chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley. Pasabağ contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps - formations that are unique even for Cappadocia! Locals refer to them as the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. -
Day 5
We drive further to Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops. We will have a lunch break here in Avanos.We drive further to Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops. We will have a lunch break here in Avanos. -
Day 5
After lunch our next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries decorating the walls of the churches.After lunch our next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries decorating the walls of the churches. -
Day 5
Then we drive to the Uchisar Rock Castle, which is the highest and the most dominant point, giving us a breathtaking panorama.Then we drive to the Uchisar Rock Castle, which is the highest and the most dominant point, giving us a breathtaking panorama. -
Day 5
End of the tour, drive back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.End of the tour, drive back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight back to Istanbul. -
Day 5
Upon your arrival to Istanbul, our representative will meet with you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight.Upon your arrival to Istanbul, our representative will meet with you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight. -
Day 5
Overnight in Istanbul in a Boutique class or 4 star hotel located in old town area.Overnight in Istanbul in a Boutique class or 4 star hotel located in old town area. -
Day 6
Istanbul - Home (Breakfast)Istanbul - Home (Breakfast) -
Day 6
After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight back home. The end of our services.After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight back home. The end of our services.
5 nights accommodation in given hotels below
5 Breakfasts and 2 Traditional Turkish Lunches
Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line)
Domestic flights Istanbul to Cappadocia return(luggage limit is 15 kilos check in and 8 kilos cabin)
Professional licensed tour guide
Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or...
Cave Hotel in Cappadocia : Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or Zeydem Suits or similar
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
International flight tickets
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Personal expenses
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