5-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Istanbul & Cappadocia
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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |