Best Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour 6 Day 5 Night
Highlights
- ✓Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional): Soar over Cappadocia's surreal landscapes during sunrise for an unforgettable experience.
- ✓Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, home to centuries-old rock-hewn churches adorned with vivid frescoes.
- ✓Explore the underground cities of Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı, marveling at their intricate tunnels and chambers.
- ✓Take scenic hikes through the Red Valley and Pigeon Valley, surrounded by unique rock formations.
- ✓Discover Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) and Devrent Valley, famous for their fairy chimneys and imaginative shapes. Relax with a cup of Turkish tea in Ürgüp or Avanos, towns known for pottery and handmade crafts
- ✓Admire the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.
- ✓Step into the Blue Mosque, with its stunning interior adorned by Iznik tiles. Visit the historic Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and explore its opulent treasures.
- ✓Wander through the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, where vibrant colors and enticing aromas fill the air.
- ✓Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise, offering panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline and iconic bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
- ✓Explore the lively Taksim Square and stroll down Istiklal Avenue, lined with shops, cafes, and historical sites.
Overview
Discover the treasures of Cappadocia with an unforgettable 12-day experience! Experience the culture and natural beauty of Turkey, from Fairy Chimneys to Ancient Cave cities, from the beaches of Antalya to the cultural splendor of Istanbul.
Route
Itinerary
(Dinner
included)
Meet at the Kayseri Airport. Transfer to Cappadocia and
check-in to the Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
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 and dinner included)
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 drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and
deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters
deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that, we will drive you to Ihlara
valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side are lined with rock carved
churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of the churches in the valley.
At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the Belisirma village beside
river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery caved out of the rock by
Christian monks in the 13th century. You will have free time shopping in
Cappadocia. In the evening, we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic
flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of
the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and Lunch included)
After 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 ASIL EFENDI 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 the tour, transfer back to your
hotel.
Please Note: Please do not forget
to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque
& Haghia Sophia Mosque.
Breakfast and lunch included)
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 depart for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour following the
breakfast. 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 Bosporus 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 jewelry, handcrafts
center 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
included)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport for your return trip back
home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the
future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Booking.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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