Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Package

Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Highlights: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill, Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Pieagon Valley, Urgup
Departure Dates: Everyday / By Flight
Note: All travel packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff and accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon and evening free to relax and/or check out the city.

Day 02 Istanbul City Sightseeing Tour
Today we will start the sightseeing tour with a visit to the St. Sophia Museum, which was built by the Emperor Justinian and was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. After seeing its intricate mosaics and huge central dome we will continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Then visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Day will conclude with a visit and free time at the Grand Covered Bazaar.

Day 03 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
After breakfast, you will be met by your tour guide and depart on a full day tour to explore both continents of Istanbul. Setting off on a short drive to Eminonu, we will first visit the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) built in 1664, the perfect place to shop for herbal medicine, Turkish Delight (Lokum), spices, teas and many other flavours. After this we will then embark on to the Bosphorus ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus. During the cruise you will see the city from a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli Fortress (15th century) which is a military architectural master piece, Ortakoy Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe. After the cruise continue on land to visit Camlica Hill for 360° panoramic views over the city & before driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge we will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, which was the summer residence Ottoman Sultans. At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your hotel, evening at leisure.

Day 04 Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour
Morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (1hr). Upon arrival you will be met by your tour guide and start the tour with Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabag (also known as Monk's Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop, you will proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel. Tonight will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel.

Day 05 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast pick up from hotel to visit Red Valley, and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Rose Valley. Then visit Cavusin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the Pigeon Valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Underground City, where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back to Cappadocia visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. After tour transfer to Kayseri airport. Flight to Istanbul then transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 06 Departure Transfer
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight