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5-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Istanbul & Cappadocia
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Culture, History

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, including the Topkapi Palace, the ancient Hippodrome and the magnificent Blue Mosque. Then, visit Cappadocia to explore its underground city, Ozkonak, look at the famous Love Valley and Imagination Valley and admire the Three Beauties. Also, board a boat trip on Bosphorus and go for a wine tasting experience in Urgup.

Highlights
  • See the collections of the Ottoman Empire inside Topkapi Palace Museum
  • Admire the Bluish interior of the magnificent Blue Mosque
  • Shop for spices and herbs at the Grand Spice bazaar
  • Board a boat tour on the Bosphorus or the Strait of Istanbul
  • Visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia 
  • Look at the old cave Greek houses in Cavusin, an abandoned village
  • Discover rock formations in the Love Valley
  • Enjoy views of the three beautiful fairy chimneys
  • Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide at the airport in Istanbul who will transfer you to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. 

    Overnight in Istanbul.

  • Day 2: Istanbul City Tour expand_more
    • Have breakfast, and then, you will be picked up by your guide from your hotel between 8:00 am-9:30 am. Final timing will be confirmed a day before. Today you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour.

    • See "Topkapi Palace", the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. See the robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

    • Next on the list is the "Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque", situated across St. Sophia, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet; it is known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

    • Go outside the Blue Mosque and find the "Hippodrome ". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and Constantine's Column.

    • Take a short, enjoyable lunch break, and head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping.

    • Return to the hotel after the shopping tour. 

    Overnight in Istanbul.

    Breakfast and lunch included.

  • Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Cappadocia expand_more
    • Have breakfast, and then, you will be picked up by your guide from your hotel between 8:00 am-9:30 am. Board a boat tour and enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including Grand Spice Bazaar.

    • Travel on the Bosphorus by boat which is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.

    • Take a lunch break at the Turkish restaurant.

    • Depart after lunch and go to Istanbul Airport to board a domestic flight to Cappadocia.

    • Transfer from the airport and check into your hotel in Cappadocia. 

    Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 4: Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum expand_more
    • Have breakfast, and then, you will be picked up by your guide from your hotel between 8:00 am-9:30 am. Drive to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia.

    • Visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia.

    • After Uchisar, go to Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks.

    • The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.

    • Go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch after Cavusin.

    • Visit a pottery workshop to see how to make potteries after lunch.

    • Go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations, to say the least. Despite the resemblance to manhood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made.

    • Visit another workshop after Love Valley to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.

    • The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals.

    • Head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting.

    • Make the last stop at Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia.

    • End this tour approximately at 06:00 pm and return to the hotel.

    Overnight in Cappadocia.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 5: Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour expand_more
    • Savour breakfast and spend some free time in Cappadocia.

    • Depart for Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home

    Breakfast included.

What's Included
  • All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary

  • Arrival airport transfer to Kayseri / Nevsehir Airport

  • 2 nights hotel in Istanbul - Ramada Hotel & Suite Golden Horn

  • 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia - Antique House Cave Hotel

  • 4 open buffet breakfasts

  • 3 lunches

  • 2 dinners

  • Guided Istanbul city tour

  • Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

  • Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach

  • Professional English - speaking tour guides

  • Return airport transfer

  • Local taxes

What's Excluded
  • International flights

  • Insurance: All types

  • Turkey entry visa

  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.

  • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia

  • Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

    • Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travellers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.

Know before you go
  • If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. Enjoy first-class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadoccia. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed.

  • Istanbul

    • 1001 Nights Dinner Show: Euro 40,00 per person

    • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Euro 45,00 per person

    • Indian Dinner at Restaurant: Euro 15.00 per person

  • Cappadocia

    • Daily Turkish Night Show: Euro 35.00 per person

    • Daily Whirling Dervishes: Euro 35.00 per person

    • Hot Air Ballooning Cappadocia: Euro 120.00 per person

Meeting Point

Istanbul Airport, İmrahor, Istanbul Airport (IST), Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 6 EUR 455 Per Person
Child
1 To 6 EUR 200 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 502 / person