Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

7 Days Round trip from Tayakadın Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the world-famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul
02 Be amazed by the beauty of Topkapı Palace
03 Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
04 Explore the Asian and European sides of Istanbul
05 Go sightseeing in Devrent Valley and Pigeons Valley in Cappadocia
06 See the underground city of Kaymakli
07 Take in panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill

Sign up for a week-long tour and explore the magnificent cities of Turkey, Istanbul and Cappadocia. Visit the UNESCO-declared World Heritage Sites of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, and discover Devrent Valley, Love Valley, Uçhisar Castle and the underground city of Kaymakli in Cappadocia. Hop on a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city into two continents, and experience both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul.

Hop on a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city into two continents, and experience both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Istanbul, Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive in Istanbul

Meet the tour representative at Istanbul airport, who will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02

Explore Istanbul

Enjoy the old city tour today. Visits will be at Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Stroll through the Grand Bazaar and have lunch during the tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03

Visit the Other Famous Sites in Istanbul

Go for a tour, which is called a 'Taste of Asia and Europe.'
Visit the spice market and go for a Bosphorus cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city into two continents.
Get off the boat at the Asia side after having seen the beauty of the Bosphorus and go to the highest hill in Istanbul, Camlica.
Drive after having a great panoramic view at Camlica Hill and cross the Hanging Bosphorus Bridge.
Take a break at a very popular location in Europe, Ortakoy. It is popular for its great panorama and baked potato meal (kumpir). Enjoy lunch during the tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04

Transfer to Cappadocia

Take an early domestic flight for Cappadocia.
Arrive at Cappadocia airport by morning at 10 am and transfer to the hotel.
Unwind with some refreshments at the hotel, and we will have our first tour of Cappadocia. Today’s tour will be at Nothern Cappadocia.
Visit the Devrent Imagination Valley, Paşa Baglari, pottery demonstration and a lunch break.
Head to the Love Valley, Goreme village, Uchisar Castle (panoramic views) and Pigeons Valley.
See a demonstration for Onix and many other types of gemstones popular in that area. At last, we will bring you to the sunset point.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 05

Admire the Sites of Cappadocia

Go on another tour of the underground city Kaymakli and hike at Ihlara Valley. Take a lunch break at Belisirma Village.
Return to Avanos city for the red river, which had inspired Hittites for pottery artwork, which goes back to 3000 BC.
Get ready since tonight you can have an optional dervish show to attend.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 06

Enjoy a Free Day

Enjoy today since it is a free day for your leisure. You can have some optional activities such as a Quad safari tour, horse safari tour or bike safari tour at hidden valleys and panoramic points of this volcanic area. You can have a Turkish bath (traditional Hamam service) and of course, you can have the hot air balloon ride which is the highlight of the region.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 07