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4 Day Cappadocia Istanbul Full Board Tour Program

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Duration
4 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Highlights

  • Cappadocia and Istanbul are two of Turkey's most captivating destinations, each offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
  • Hot Air Balloon Rides: One of the most iconic experiences in Cappadocia is floating over its otherworldly landscape in a hot air balloon at sunrise. The view of the fairy chimneys and the unique rock formations from above is breathtaking.
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum: This UNESCO World Heritage site features rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes dating back to the 10th century. It offers insight into the early Christian monastic life in the region.
  • Underground Cities: Cappadocia is famous for its subterranean cities like Derinkuyu and Kaymakli. These ancient cities were carved out of the soft volcanic rock and served as refuge from invasions.
  • Hiking in the Valleys: Trails such as the Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Ihlara Valley offer stunning views of the unique rock formations and cave dwellings. They’re perfect for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers.
  • Uçhisar Castle: The highest point in Cappadocia, Uçhisar Castle provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a great spot for photography.
  • Hagia Sophia: A marvel of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum. Its massive dome and intricate mosaics are awe-inspiring. Topkapi Palace: This former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans is a treasure trove of art, history, and relics, including the famous Topkapi Dagger and the Spoonmaker’s Diamond.
  • Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets, this mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture and an active place of worship. Basilica Cistern: An ancient underground reservoir supported by 336 columns, it offers a fascinating glimpse into Byzantine engineering and has an eerie, atmospheric beauty.
  • Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is a labyrinth of shops selling everything from spices and textiles to jewelry and souvenirs.
  • Bosporus Cruise: Taking a boat trip along the Bosporus Strait provides a unique perspective of Istanbul’s skyline, including views of opulent palaces, historic fortresses, and modern skyscrapers.

Overview

Route

Starts from
Cappadocia
Ends in
Istanbul
Pickup Location
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
Dropoff Location
Istanbul Airport
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Itinerary

(Dinner included)
You are going to fly from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir (Cappadocia region). Upon arrival to Nevsehir or Kayseri in Cappadocia region. You will be collected from the airport with your name sign than transfer to the hotel. Check into hotel and rest of the day in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will be picked up from your hotel before sunrise and have one-hour comfort hot air balloon over Cappadocia region.  At the end of the balloon ride, return back to the hotel before your hotel breakfast.
Cappadocia Comfort Hot Air Balloon Flight
Enjoy a comfort hot air balloon flight above the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia region, with transfers from your hotel to our breakfast company saloon. While your hot air balloon is prepared, tuck into a light breakfast. Your balloon pilot will make any final arrangements at the morning’s best place for takeoff, while you watch the ground crew inflate the balloons. After a safety balloon briefing, ascend into the sky to fly for an hour with the breeze. Glide over the unique rock formations and hidden churches of Cappadocia region. The crew is trained to the highest standard and all balloon pilots hold full commercial pilot licenses, so you are in the safest hands with us. Each basket holds 12 to 16 travelers in comfort hot air balloon flights, so prepare for an intimate experience in the silent air. Upon landing, there is a small celebration with champagne and you will receive your hot air balloon flight certificate. You will be returned back to your hotel on time for breakfast.

Red Tour ; After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Next stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.

(Breakfast lunch & Dinner included)
Early morning lunch box we are take from hotel after we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul airport to depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) 
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and lunch included)

fter breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After tour, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Other included
  • Hygiene protocol

Not included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Other not included

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