Top Turkey Vacation Package: Istanbul and Cappadocia
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- Meet and greet service by our English-speaking driver at the airport.
- All transfers by an air-conditioned coach.
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul based on breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Cappadocia based on Half board.
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned.
- Domestic Fight (Istanbul/Cappadocia/Istanbul 15 KG + 8 KG handbag).
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Included meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
- International Airfare.
- Turkey entry visa.
- Any optional tours, Personal Spendings, Tipping or extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival Istanbul
Your English-speaking driver will meet you at Gate Number 8 and assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel to start your Trip to Turkey. Check in to your room and enjoy the afternoon free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast, we will start our full day in the city with the Hagia Sophia. Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Next visit The Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards, and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Then head to The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for its 6 minarets and its celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a local restaurant.
The next stop is The Hippodrome, a scene of chariot races. The last stop is at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Bosphorus Day Tour
In the morning, we will start with a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in the historic neighborhood of Eminönü. Next, we will board a public boat for a fascinating cruise along the Bosphorus, the waters that divide two continents. During the journey, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of palaces and fortresses adorning both shores, including the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Çırağan Palace, and the impressive Rumeli Fortress, among other historical landmarks.
We will then continue to the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, perfect for wandering through their romantic cobblestone streets. Here, you’ll find charming themed cafés and have the chance to take photos of the famous colorful houses. This area is well-known as a filming location for many Turkish TV series, offering treasures full of history and glimpses into everyday Turkish life.
We will visit the magnificent Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, made entirely of cast iron. During the tour, we’ll also see the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in the Balat district.
We will end our day at the famous Pierre Loti Café, a legendary spot once favored by the French writer Pierre Loti, offering stunning views of the Golden Horn. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Flight to Cappadocia / Cappadocia Full Day North Tour
After an early checkout, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul to embark on your flight to Kayseri Airport. Continuing your Istanbul & Cappadocia tour you will visit the famous “Devrent Valley and “Pasabagi” (or Monk`s Valley). After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, a town on the banks of Kizilirmak Red River, you will see some of the world-famous Turkish Handicrafts.
In the afternoon you will visit Göreme's Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle. Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys has a beautiful view over the city of Urgup, famous for its wine, and vineyards with apricot gardens where you can always take memorable photos. In the end, you will be transferred to your hotel after visiting Goreme Panorama, a panoramic stop south of Goreme.
Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel for a check-in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Cappadocia Full Day South Tour / Flight to Istanbul
After Breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia. First, we will walk 4 km through The Red Valley. During this beautiful journey, you will observe the fauna and flora of Cappadocia, rich in minerals and full of vineyards. After lunch at a local restaurant, near The Pigeon Valley, the journey will continue to see the amazing underground city. It is from one of the best preserved and deep underground cities in the region, carved as early as the second millennium BC. The city extends on eight levels above the ground and is carved out of soft volcanic stone.
Before lunch, we will enter the Valley of Love, originally called The White Valley, which offers a beautiful view with its graceful-shaped chimneys. Then, we will visit the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin which offers spectacular views, as it has been largely eroded and partially collapsed. After this visit, we will go to the Village of Uchisar, where a natural stone castle offers great photographs from all its angles, and one of the landmarks of the region offers great photographs from all its angles. Finally visit a carpet workshop to appreciate how the Turkish rugs known in the world are woven, along with an onyx and jewelry workshop.
After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be transported to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6: Final Departure from Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Istanbul International Airport for final departure and the End of Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour
Meals: Breakfast.