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This 5-day tour takes you to two of Turkey's most fascinating destinations: Istanbul and Cappadocia.
In Istanbul, you'll explore the city's ancient history and modern culture, with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. You'll also have time to wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar and taste the delicious local cuisine.
Then, you'll fly to Cappadocia, where you'll discover the otherworldly landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and ancient underground cities. Highlights of the Cappadocia leg of the tour include visits to the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Derinkuyu Underground City, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Throughout the tour, you'll be accompanied by expert local guides who will provide insights into the rich history and culture of Turkey.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
For the Istanbul part of the tour, pick-up and drop-off is provided from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. For the Cappadocia part of the tour, pick-up and drop-off is provided from Kayseri or Nevsehir airports, as well as hotels in the Cappadocia region. Exact pick-up times and locations will be confirmed by the tour operator prior to the tour date.
Itinerary
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1Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul-Turkey. You arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer to your hotel and you stay overnight
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Hippodrome
Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visiting is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday) In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and your stay overnight in Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Cappadocia
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the Istanbul Airport and to the Kayseri Airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Goreme
After landing, our guide will welcome you and the first place that you visit Goreme Open-Air Museum which is the member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Uchisar Castle
After we visit Uchisar Castle which has many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Fairy Chimneys
After lunch break, we visit Pasabagi (Monks Valley) the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps are very unique even for Cappadocia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Avanos
We also visit Avanos (Pottery).
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Devrent Valley
The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. And you stay overnight in Cappadocia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Cavusin
In the morning, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. We visit Cavusin Village (Rose Valley), the Fairy Chimneys look like mushrooms. There are amazing churhes and the remnants of Christian history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Ortahisar
After, we visit Ortahisar Castle similiar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Kaymakli Underground City
After having time for lunch, we visit Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
16Pigeon Valley
On the way back, we visit Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Cappadocia
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. And you stay overnight in Cappadocia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Istanbul
In the morning, you transfer to the airport. And you fly to Istanbul and fly back to your country.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fee to Goreme (20 €)
- Entrance fee to Pasabag (12 €)
- Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (25 €)
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fee to Goreme (20 €)
- Entrance fee to Pasabag (12 €)
- Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (25 €)
- Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace (2000 TRY)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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