Small Group 7-Day Tour to Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus by Flights

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

This mini group (Max. 10 pax) land tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on 7-day fully guided tour.
Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city. Check out the History, Religion, the Beauty, the culture and lifestyle.
Cappadocia is the land of Mysterious with amazing rock formations, underground cisties.
Ephesus Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings,
The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for.
* Selected Boutique, Cave and 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service with
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Domestic flights includes
* Option with Private Tour for your family

What's Included

Domestic flights ( Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir - Istanbul ) 15 kilos check in and 8 kilos cabin
6 nights accommodation in following hotels with 6 breakfasts
Professional licensed tour guide
Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. Melekler evi Cave Hotel or Zeydem Suits or similar
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line)
Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
Hotels in Kusadasi : Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
International flight tickets
Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up our guests from Istanbul Airport (IST ) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) This mini group (Max. 10 pax) land tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on 7-day fully guided tour. Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city. Check out the History, Religion, the Beauty, the culture and lifestyle. Cappadocia is the land of Mysterious with amazing rock formations, underground cisties. Ephesus Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for. * Selected Boutique, Cave and 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights includes * Option with Private Tour for your family

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Istanbul

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul

    Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

    5 stops
  • 2
    Hippodrome

    Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman and Byzantine period.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    Visit Blue Mosque, which has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    TopkapI Palace

    We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to our hotel

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

    4 stops
  • 7
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Pick up from your hotel and start your second tour day in Istanbul. First visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Bosphorus Strait

    After Spice Market, boat trip on the Bosphorus will start. It is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Boat tour tickets are included.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Basilica Cistern

    One of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was named as Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Istanbul

    End of the tour, turn back to your hotel for overnight in Istanbul.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight - Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)

    5 stops
  • 11
    Cappadocia

    Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, your guide will meet with you with your name sign. After greetings, you will continue to the Cappadocia region aroun 50 minutes.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Fairy Chimneys

    First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Pigeon Valley

    Then we head on to Pigeons Valley, Pigeons have been always important for cappadocian people. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses for the pigeons are like the houses for the people.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Kaymakli Underground City

    Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Cappadocia

    After the tour program drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Cappadocia Tour & Fly to Izmir (Breakfast)

    7 stops
  • 16
    Devrent Valley

    After breakfast take our second day Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley, take a walk through this lunar landscape where different rock formations can be seen.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Pasabag

    Seeing the best examples of the fairy chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley. Pasabağ contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps - formations that are unique even for Cappadocia! Locals refer to them as the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 18
    Avanos

    We drive further to Avanos Town, which is famous with tile and pottery workshops. We will have a lunch break here in Avanos.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Goreme Open-Air Museum

    After lunch our next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos from various centuries decorating the walls of the churches.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 20
    Uchisar Castle

    Then we drive to the Uchisar Rock Castle, which is the highest and the most dominant point, giving us a breathtaking panorama.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 21
    Cappadocia

    End of the tour, drive back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Izmir

    Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport, our representative will meet with you and transfer you to Kusadasi and check in your hotel for overnight.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Ephesus Tour & Fly to Istanbul (Breakfast)

    6 stops
  • 23
    Kusadasi

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Ephesus region around 25 minutes.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    The Temple of Artemis

    First visit Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Continue to Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, , Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 26
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Then, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 27
    Izmir

    After the tour transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight back Istanbul.

    Admission ticket free
  • 28
    Istanbul

    Upon your arrival to Istanbul, our representative will welcome you with your name sign at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Istanbul - Home (Breakfast)

    1 stop
  • 29
    Istanbul

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight back home. The end of our services.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Depends upon availabilties in domestic flight and public holidays, Tour operator can change the itinerary between Cappadocia airport on Day 3 to Izmir airport on Day 6 and do the reverse itinerary without changing any site visits, hotel accommodations and other service standards
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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