Istanbul and Cappadocia

  7 days,  6 nights.  Daily departures

Visit Istanbul and Cappadocia in 7 days. In Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, the visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus cruise are included. From Istanbul we will go to Cappadocia by plane. In Cappadocia, according to the program, you will discover an underground city, visit the valleys with landscape similar to the lunar topography, visit the open air museum of Göreme with its churches excavated in the rock and make the balloon ride (optional). Take the chance to watch the Folk Dances Show in a cave and the Dancing Dervishes ritual. The trip ends with the transfer to the airport in Cappadocia.

Day by Day

  • day

    1

    COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - ISTANBUL

    Arrival, reception and transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation.
  • day

    2

    ISTANBUL

    BOSPHORUS TOUR AND TWO CONTINENTS: Sailing along the Bosphorus Channel that separates Europe and Asia continents, you can see a wonderful view of the strait with its palaces, forts and summer houses. Visit to the Spice Market, built in the 17th century, its shops sell typical products such as pashmina, saffron, spices, dried fruits, teas, delicacies, perfumes and much more! Visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace in neoclassical style, summer palace of the sultans. Hill of Camlica, one of the highest points of Istanbul with beautiful panoramic view. Accommodation (breakfast).
  • day

    3

    ISTANBUL

    HEART OF CONSTANTINOPLE TOUR: visit to the Roman Hippodrome, place of horse racing and later became center of civil activity of the Byzantine Empire and nowadays conserves the Obelisk of Theodosius. Visit to the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 and known for its interior decoration with 21,000 Iznik tiles. Visit to Saint Sophia Cathedral which is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and is now a museum. Visit to the Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. Visit to the famous Grand Bazaar which is a 15th century covered market, comprising 5,000 shops, and considered one of the first shopping centers in the world. Accommodation (breakfast).
  • day

    4

    ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA

    At convenient time transfer to the airport for travel to Cappadocia. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation (breakfast, dinner).
  • day

    5

    CAPPADOCIA

    Optional - BALLOON FLIGHT. Visit the underground city of Ozkonak or Derinkuyu. In Avcilar and Guvercinlik, enjoy the fantastic landscape of the "Fairy Chimneys". Visit Pasabagi or Cavusin Valley. The region of Cappadocia presents a fascinating and unique landscape, formed 3 million years ago by lava from the extinct volcanoes named Erciyes and Hasan. Optional: FOLK DANCE SHOW. Accommodation (breakfast, dinner).
  • day

    6

    CAPPADOCIA

    Visit Uçhisar, a troglodyte village at the highest point of Cappadocia. Visit to the Valley of Göreme, to see the monasteries and the churches excavated in the volcanic rock, which are decorated with frescoes of the XI and XI century showing biblical scenes and images of St. George. Optional: DERVISH DANCERS. Accommodation (breakfast, dinner).
  • day

    7

    CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL - DESTINATION COUNTRY

    Transfer to the airport to travel to the country of destination (breakfast).

Departure dates

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2021 All Daily
2022 All Daily
2023 All Daily

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Conditions

The tour includes:

  • 6 nights stay in the expected or similar hotels;
  • Local guide speaking English for program visits;
  • Visits and entries mentioned in the program;
  • Meals mentioned in the program;
  • Transfer and transport of the program in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The tour does not include:

  • International and domestic flights;
  • Rates of international and national airports, travel and health insurance;
  • Optional excursions;
  • Beverages and personal expenses and all items not mentioned as included;
  • Guide and driver tips.

Comments

  • The order of visits may be changed without prior notice;
  • Hotels will be confirmed on booking.