3-Day Private Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour with Flights & Hotel

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the cultural highlights of Istanbul and the extraordinary landscapes of Cappadocia on one seamless three-day private journey.Begin with a privately guided tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City, visiting landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. After your Istanbul tour, fly to Cappadocia and settle into your boutique hotel for a two-night stay.Over the following two days, explore Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, panoramic viewpoints, rock-cut churches, underground settlements and traditional pottery heritage with your own licensed guide and private vehicle.
Domestic flights, airport transfers, two nights of accommodation, three lunches and standard admission fees are arranged in advance, allowing you to experience two of Turkey’s most important destinations without managing the logistics yourself.An optional sunrise hot-air-balloon flight can also be arranged at an additional cost.

What's Included

Domestic Flights From Istanbul and Back
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Breakfast
Hotel Stay in Cappadocia 2 Nights
All Museum Entrances
Personal Expenses
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up from from your locatin in Istanbul.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Istanbul Tour

    7 stops
  • 1
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited places in Turkey. Its significance is hard to explain with simple words. Hagia Sophia stood as the largest interior construction for almost a thousand years. It is accepted as a sacred place both for Muslims and Christians. You will enjoy every detail of this gorgeous place.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Basilica Cistern

    The Basilica Cistern is one of the most picturesque ancient sites in Istanbul. It welcomes visitors from all around the world, exhibiting its 1600-year-old hidden treasure.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hippodrome

    Sultanahmet Square or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras. The Hippodrome was filled with statues of gods, emperors, animals, and heroes, among them some famous works that can be seen today, such as Serpent Column, Obelisk of Thutmose III, and Walled Obelisk.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of "Historic Areas of Istanbul". Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    TopkapI Palace

    Topkapı Palace is located on Sarayburnu and reflects the Ottoman Empire's glory. While your guide gives you interesting information about palace life you can also enjoy the terrific view of Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Your visit will be enhanced with the Harem section and the Holly Treasures exhibition hall. P.S. Topkapı Palace is closed on Thursdays. We will visit Dolmabahce Palace instead.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    The Grand Bazaar is a marketplace dating back to 1461, and it exudes a very authentic atmosphere

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cappadocia

    After the Istanbul tour, transfer privately to the appropriate Istanbul airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Fly to either Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport, depending on the most suitable available schedule. A local representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your Cappadocia hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Cappadocia

    5 stops
  • 8
    Devrent Valley

    Devrent Valley which is also known as the imagination valley is our last point of the second day. You can take some nice pictures of animal-shaped rock formations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Avanos

    Avanos City is famous for *Pottery* and we will take you to a demonstration of this art.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Pasabag

    After lunch, we will visit Pasabag Fairy Chimneys which is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have a chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Goreme Panorama

    This is the best viewpoint of Cappadocia. After enjoying your Turkish Coffee with a terrific view, we will continue our tour.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Love Valley

    Love Valley is one of the most visited photo points in Cappadocia, offering a magnificent view of mushroom-shaped rocks and the region's highest volcano

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Cappadocia

    5 stops
  • 13
    Goreme National Park

    ** Optional Hot Air Ballon Ride** Today, you have the option to book a balloon flight in Cappadocia. Please get in touch with us to make your reservation. It's crucial to make an early booking during the high season for the balloon ride. The next stop will be *Goreme Open Air Museum*. This Unesco World Heritage Site is a good example of orthodox monastic life in early Christianity in Anatolia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Kaymakli Underground City

    Kaymaklı Underground City is the second stop on this tour. It's the mysterious atmosphere and the amazing story will captivate you.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Pigeon Valley

    This terrific viewpoint of *Pigeon Valley* is a very good place to take nice pictures. Your guide will explain how dovecotes were carved by locals and why pigeons were so important.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    The Three Beauties (Uc Guzeller)

    Most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Istanbul (Pass by)

    After the tour, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. This marks the end of our service.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bien Cappadocia Travel

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Air Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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