Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul - Welcome to Turkey! Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Our representative will greet you at the airport with a sign displaying your name and provide a private transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

Hippodrome - The tour begins at Hippodrome Square, historically used for chariot races and Byzantine riots during the Roman and Byzantine eras.

Hagia Sophia Mosque - A short walk leads to Hagia Sophia, constructed in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.

Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is not permitted in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Guests should bring smartphones and headphones for their visit. Headphones can be purchased at the entrance for 3.5 USD if needed. The system functions similarly to an audio guide. Guests without smartphones can follow signs and provided information.

Blue Mosque - Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles.

Topkapi Palace - Continue to Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of Ottoman sultans and the state’s administrative and educational center. Built between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, the tour includes the weapons section.

Kapali Carsi - Explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring over 58 covered streets and more than 1,200 shops, attracting 250,000 to 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is famous for jewelry, pottery, spices, and carpets.

Return to the hotel.

Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Begin the second tour day in Istanbul with a visit to the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and a variety of herbs and spices.

Bosphorus Strait - Following the Spice Market, embark on a boat trip along the Bosphorus, the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shores are lined with old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and quaint fishing villages. Boat tour tickets are included.

Basilica Cistern - Visit the Basilica Cistern, a magnificent historical structure located southwest of Hagia Sophia. Built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565), it is known as Yerebatan Palace due to its marble columns rising from the water. It is also referred to as the Basilica Cistern because of the basilica that once stood there.

Istanbul - Conclude the tour and return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight - Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)

Cappadocia - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, your guide will meet you with a sign displaying your name. After greetings, continue to the Cappadocia region, approximately a 50-minute drive.

Fairy Chimneys - Begin your Cappadocia experience by visiting the Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup, a popular site often featured in advertisements.

Pigeon Valley - Next, visit Pigeon Valley, where pigeons have historically been significant to the people of Cappadocia. Pigeon houses were carved to keep them in designated areas, resembling human dwellings.

Kaymakli Underground City - Descend into the Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and deepest of the 200 underground cities in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia - After the tour, drive to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Tour - Flight to Istanbul (Breakfast - Lunch)

Devrent Valley - After breakfast, embark on the second day of the Cappadocia tour. Drive to Devrent Valley and walk through the lunar landscape, observing various rock formations.

Pasabag - Visit Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley, home to some of the most remarkable fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, featuring twin and even triple rock caps, unique to the region. Locals refer to them as mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

Avanos - Continue to Avanos Town, renowned for its tile and pottery workshops. Enjoy a lunch break in Avanos.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - After lunch, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, where you can admire the stunning rock churches and beautiful frescoes from various centuries adorning the church walls.

Uchisar Castle - Proceed to Uchisar Rock Castle, the highest and most prominent point, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

Cappadocia - Conclude the tour and drive back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Istanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Home (Breakfast)

Istanbul - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight home. This marks the end of our services.

• Cave Hotel in Cappadocia: Yunak Evleri or Gamirasu Cave Hotel
• Professional licensed tour guide
• 5 Breakfasts and 2 Traditional Turkish Lunches
• Domestic flights Istanbul to Cappadocia return (luggage limit: 15 kg check-in, 8 kg cabin)
• Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
• 5 nights accommodation in given hotels below
• Boutique Hotels in Istanbul: Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
• Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line)

• International flight tickets
• Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

This tour will take you to the first and middle ages of Istanbul. You will see the modernity and the history together while you are visiting Istanbul. The boat tour of Bosporus will show you the power of magnificence.
Cappadocia is a unique magnificience of the world and a must see place in a lifetime.

• Selected centrally Located Boutique Hotels in Istanbul
• Cave Hotel Accommodation in Cappadocia
• Small group ensures personal service
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Small-group tour by minibus
• Domestic flights included
• Option with Private Tour for your family

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.