4 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Tour & Cave Hotel + Balloon
Highlights
- Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar
- Explore Unique Cappadocia and visit Underground cities, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabagi, Devrent Valley, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, and more
- Learn history about early Christians, Byzantines, and Ottomans from your local expert guides
- Experience life of locals, learn how to make pottery
- Tasty amazing foods from Turkish Cuisine
- Discover UNESCO Sites of Turkey
- Take photos of magnificent fairy chimneys from the best photo points
Overview
Discover UNESCO Sites of Turkey with 4 days tour by plane from/to Istanbul. Explore Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different Empires, visit historical monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, flight to Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and the home of fairy chimneys. Walk in the ancient corridorsof early christians and see rock churches, experience life of locals, Take photos of magnificent fairy chimneys from the best photo points, tasty typical turkish foods in local restaurants, learn hot make pottery from local experts.
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(Lunch included)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapi Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. After tour drives to Istanbul Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Cappadocia. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast included)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your flight deperture time drives to Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. End of our service.
Trip includes
Included
3 nights BB accommodation at the El Puente Cave Hotel
Professional licensed guide
Guiding Method Fully guided
3 Lunch & Breakfast
Aırport Transfers
A/C minivan with driver during the tours & transfers
4 Days Private & Group Tours & Transfers in Cappadocia
3 Day Guided tour Istanbul And Cappadocia
Tax
Good to Know
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
Bagga allowence is 15kg+8kg hand luggage for domestic flights
Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package. Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund
Admission Fee (per person):
Hagia Sophia Museum
Topkapi Palaces Museum
Goreme Museum:
Underground City:
Zelve (Pasabag)
Free entry for kids 8yr and below
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Not included:Dinner
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and
Hot Air Ballooning Tour
All admission fees to the museums and sights
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