Istanbul and Cappadocia 7 Nights 8 Days Tour Package

Guaranteed Start Every Day upon Arrival in Istanbul!

International flights are not included. They must be purchased separately at your own expense

Day 1: (Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation)

• Upon arrival time (in Turkey – Istanbul) of your international flight, pick-up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Istanbul.

(Regardless of the arrival time, the transfer is included. It may be shared or private, but it’s included anyway)

• Free day in Istanbul to rest

• Accommodation in Istanbul.

Day 2: (Istanbul Tour and Accommodation)

• Breakfast is included at the hotel.

• Departure for the full-day city tour.

BYZANTINE and OTTOMAN MONUMENTS – Lunch Inc.

Meeting around 08:45-08.55 in front of the Basilica Cistern and after meeting the rest of the group, start of the tour visiting the following places;

• Roman Hippodrome:.
• The Blue Mosque: 
• Hagia Sophia: (narration from the exterior – from January 15, 2024, it is strictly prohibited for tourist guides to enter Hagia Sophia)
• Topkapi Palace
• Harem Section
• The Grand Bazaar: 

It is a full-day tour with lunch included at noon. At the end of the tour, visitors are dropped off at meeting points.

• Accommodation in Istanbul.

Day 3: (Istanbul Tour and Flight to Cappadocia)

• Breakfast is included at the hotel.

• (On this day, check-out from the room is required, and luggage must be left at the hotel before leaving for the tour as there will be a transfer to the airport around 17:30.)

• Departure for the full-day Bosphorus tour in Istanbul.

BOSPHORUS CRUISE + PANORAMIC GALATA TOWER

– Lunch Inc.

Meeting at designated points at the agreed time and after having Turkish tea, start of the tour visiting the following places;

• Boat cruise along the Bosphorus with Panoramic View of: Ciragan Palace, Leander’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress etc.
• Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
• Panoramic Galata Tower – exterior narration included
• Walk on Istiklal Avenue
• Pera District
• Orthodox Patriarchate and Church of St. George
• Panoramic View of Fener and Balat Districts and Colorful Houses

It is a full-day tour with lunch included at noon. At the end of the tour, visitors are dropped off at meeting points and return to the hotel to pick up their luggage.

Transfer to the airport to catch the last flight to Cappadocia – to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport depending on the exact date.

Upon arrival at the airport, pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Cappadocia. Accommodation

Day 4: (Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride + Tour in Cappadocia and Accommodation)

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride

• Breakfast at the hotel.

Start the tour in Northern Cappadocia around 10:00-10:30 in the morning.

THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT ARE AS FOLLOWS; –

1. Pasabagi: Unique rock formations that resemble giant mushrooms.
2. Devrent (Valley of Imagination): Lunar landscape with surprising rock formations.
3. Avanos: Charming village known for its traditional pottery.
4. Uchisar Kale Altı: Impressive view of Uchisar Castle from below.
5. Goreme Open-Air Museum: Historic site with rock-carved churches and chapels.

Lunch is included in the tour.

• At the end of the excursion, we will take you to the cave hotel in Cappadocia – around 17:00.

• Accommodation in Cappadocia.

Day 5: (Tour in Cappadocia, Return to Istanbul by plane)

• Breakfast is included in the accommodation.

• After breakfast, pick-up at the hotel and departure for the excursion.

Start the tour in Southern Cappadocia around 10:00-10:30 in the morning.

THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT ARE AS FOLLOWS; –

1. Love Valley or Goreme Panorama: Beautiful panoramic views of Goreme.
2. Red and Rose Valleys: Red and pink canyons creating a fascinating landscape.
3. Cavusin: Picturesque village with unique cave houses.
4. Underground City: Intricate underground system used by ancient communities.
5. Pigeon Valley: Beautiful valley inhabited by numerous pigeons and unique rock formations.

Lunch is included in the tour.

• At the end of the excursion, we will take you to Kayseri airport

• Take the return flight to Istanbul at 19:50

• Upon arrival in Istanbul at 20:55, pick-up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul.
  
  (The schedules of domestic flights may vary slightly depending on the exact date)
  
  

Day 6: (Free Day in Istanbul and Acc.)

• Breakfast is included in the accommodation.

• Free day in Istanbul to explore the city a bit more on your own.

• Accommodation in Istanbul
  
  
  

Day 7: (Free Day in Istanbul and Acc.)

• Breakfast is included in the accommodation.

• 1 More free day in Istanbul to explore the city a bit more on your own.

• Accommodation in Istanbul

Day 8: (Transfer to the airport for the international flight departing from Istanbul.)

• For international flights, you must check in at the airport 2 hours in advance, so pick-up at your hotel in Istanbul for transfer to the airport with 3 hours in advance would be sufficient.

• Upon arrival at the airport, our services end.

Note: The order of the excursions may vary

The order in which the excursions are conducted may change without notice, without affecting the included itinerary or missing any visits from the program.

Note2: For further clarification and a better understanding of how our services operate,

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