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Travel two great cities on this fantastic 5-day tour of Turkey from Istanbul to Cappadocia. This experience includes hotel accommodation, sightseeing and a Hot Air Balloon flight.
See UNESCO attractions in the capital where you will travel comfortably between sights.
In Istanbul have a Byzantine Relics tours where you will get to see St. Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, built in the 16th century and known as the Blue Mosque due to its interior of blue Iznik tiles. Also, explore the Hippodrome which was was the sporting centre of Constantinople where the Gladiators once fought. Then it's on to the maze of the Grand Bazaar where you can buy some traditional Turkish goods as gifts for your friends and family.
In Cappadocia, you’ll soar over the fairytale landscape on a hot air balloon ride and taste home-cooked Turkish treats. Also, visit the Goreme open air Museum and Pasabag, which is famous for the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from your Istanbul hotel or airport.
Itinerary
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1Istanbul Airport
On your arrival at Ataturk airport, our driver will welcome you with a sign with your names written on who will transfer you to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
After breakfast, you will get picked up in the morning and head directly to St. Sophia which is an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century a magnificent and eye-catching building.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Blue Mosque
The second site we visit is Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century and known as Blue Mosque due to its fascinating interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Hippodrome
Hippodrome is the next place to visit, which was once a circus and was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
5Grand Bazaar
After you will move on to the Grand Covered Bazaar, undoubtedly one of the best markets in the world in terms of age and dimension.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Pasabag
You will have an early morning hotel pick-up for your flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Once you arrive in Cappadocia, you will meet your guide where you will see the main attractions of Cappadocia. Visit Pasabag famous for the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with double and triple rock caps.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Devrent Valley
Explore the lunar landscape at Devrent Valley where you will enjoy a tasty lunch at a local Turkish restaurant
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Goreme National Park
Continue to the to Goreme open-air Museum where you will visit numerous rock-cut churches with incredible paintings on the walls and ceiling.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Uchisar Castle
Then drive to the old Greek vıillage Cavusin, watch live pottery demonstration in Avanos town and enjoy spectacular views of Uchisar castle.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10Göreme Balloons
Early in the morning, you will enjoy a memorable hot air balloon ride over scenic Cappadocia a once-in-a-lifetime and an unforgettable experience. Come back to your hotel and enjoy some breakfast before been picked up from the hotel for a Green Tour in Cappadocia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
11Derinkuyu YeraltI Sehri
Visit the famous Derinkuyu underground city the deepest of the discovered underground cities in Cappadocia reaching the depth of about 85 meters and this multi-level underground city could accommodate about 20 000 people.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
12Ihlara Valley
After Derinkuyu explore the landscape of Ihlara Valley and Melendiz river. Ihlara valley is an amazing 14 km long gorge made of the same soft volcanic rock found throughout Cappadocia. Walk through the vineyards and pistachio trees and enjoy relaxing sounds of flowing water, observing the rich fauna of this area.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
13Selime Monastery
After hiking you will be ready for a delicious lunch at a restaurant over the Melendiz river consisting of traditional Turkish foods cooked by the locals. The last place to visit is the Selime Monastery an amazing massive fairy chimney and a must-see place while you are visiting Cappadocia because of its sheer size and exciting structure.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
14Istanbul Airport
Depending on your flight time, we will drive you to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul, or you could extend your holiday of this amazing country.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival to Istanbul
Byzantine Relics Tour
Northern Cappadocia Tour
Southern Cappadocia Tour & Hot Air Balloon Flight
Istanbul, departure
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the balloon gets cancelled due to weather or technical issues we will replace with another tour
- Flights are non-refundable
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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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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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