Turkey · Culture

6-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Culture Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

6 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the iconic landmarks of Istanbul, including Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar
  • 02 Witness the unique landscape of Cappadocia with its rock formations and underground cities
  • 03 Enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine at local restaurants
  • 04 See world-famous Turkish handicrafts being made in Avanos
  • 05 Take in the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus on a full-day cruise
  • 06 Visit the luxurious Beylerbeyi Palace

Experience the best of Istanbul and Cappadocia on this 6-day culture tour, combining the historic highlights of Istanbul with the extraordinary landscapes of central Turkey. Explore the Old City with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapı Palace, then fly to Cappadocia to discover Devrent Valley, Pasabagi, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Rock Castle, Kizilcukur, Cavusin, and an underground city. The journey concludes back in Istanbul with a full-day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour, including landmarks such as the Golden Horn, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Camlıca Hill.

Experience the best of Istanbul and Cappadocia on this 6-day culture tour, combining the historic highlights of Istanbul with the extraordinary landscapes of central Turkey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul

  • Our assistant will meet you at the airport upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in İstanbul.

Sokullupaşa Hotel or similar 4-star hotel.

2
Day 02

Istanbul Old City Discovery

  • You will be picked up from the hotel and meet your tour guide for a full-day discovery of Istanbul. The tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, and the Rustem Pasa Mosque. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Sokullupaşa Hotel or similar 4-star hotel.

3
Day 03

Flight to Cappadocia and North Cappadocia Tour

  • As your departure from the Istanbul hotel will be early in the morning, you will not have the opportunity to have breakfast. Adams Holiday will therefore arrange a special breakfast for you upon landing at Cappadocia airport. Check out from your İstanbul hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and take a 45-minute flight to Kayseri Airport. Upon arrival, your private guide will meet you for the Cappadocia Day Trip from Istanbul.
  • First, you will visit the famous Devrent Valley and Pasabagi (Monk's Valley).
  • After lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos Town on the banks of the Kizilirmak Red River, you will see some of the world-famous Turkish handicrafts being made here.
  • In the afternoon, you will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle.
  • At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Dedeli Cave Hotel or similar cave hotel in Cappadocia.

4
Day 04

South Cappadocia Tour and Return to Istanbul

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day tour of South Cappadocia.
  • KIZILCUKUR is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formations and some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider web. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering you grapes, apples, or apricots.
  • CAVUSIN is one of the oldest settlements in the area and is situated 2 km from Goreme on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St. John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintings date back to the 5th century, making it the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard, which is unusual for Cappadocia, although this has now been eroded away.
  • Underground City is one of the largest and deepest among the 40 others in Cappadocia. It has eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
  • PIGEON HOUSE offers a visit to the pigeon houses and rock formations.
  • At the end of the tour, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
  • Upon arrival, meet our assistant and transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Sokullupaşa Hotel or similar 4-star hotel.

5
Day 05

Bosphorus Cruise and Two Continents Tour

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full-day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour of Istanbul. The tour starts with the City Walls, and you will visit the Golden Horn, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Camlıca Hill. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Sokullupaşa Hotel or similar 4-star hotel.

6
Day 06

Departure from Istanbul

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will have free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home after your 6-day Istanbul-Cappadocia vacation package.

End of our services.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Goreme Open Air Museum, Bosphorus

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Goreme Open Air Museum, Bosphorus

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • All accommodations during the package with breakfast
  • Domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back to Istanbul
  • Full-day Istanbul Old City Tour with lunch
  • Full-day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour with lunch
  • Full-day Cappadocia North Tour with lunch
  • Full-day Cappadocia South Tour with lunch
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entry fees, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Pick-up and drop-off from/to hotels

What's Not Included

  • Optional tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal requests
  • Drinks
  • Hotel extras

Know before you go

  • Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, and Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Therefore, if your visit falls on these days, please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tayakadın, İstanbul Havaalanı Yolu, Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour start
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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