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Online Hot Discount Package 8 Day Istanbul Cappadocia & Tokat City Tour

4.8 607 reviews 🏆 Travelers' Choice 2026
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Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Highlights

  • Legendary Hagia Sophia, a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history. Admire the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque. Tour the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, filled with unique treasures.
  • Explore Taksim Square and the lively Istiklal Avenue. Visit the historic Galata Tower for breathtaking city views. Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, capturing iconic landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace.
  • Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, showcasing ancient rock-cut churches. Discover the unique formations of Devrent Valley and Pasabag (Monks Valley).
  • xplore the underground city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, an engineering marvel. Tour the charming Avanos Village, renowned for its pottery workshops.
  • Visit the historic Tokat Castle and the impressive Clock Tower. Stroll through Arasta Bazaar, a traditional market full of local crafts.
  • Explore the Gök Madrasah, a 13th-century Seljuk masterpiece. Visit the mesmerizing Ballıca Cave, one of Turkey’s most spectacular natural wonders.
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Istanbul's vibrant history, Cappadocia's fairy-tale landscapes, and Tokat's cultural treasures.

Overview

Route

Starts from
Istanbul
Ends in
Istanbul
Pickup Location
Istanbul Airport
Dropoff Location
Tokat Airport
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Itinerary

Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
We depart at 08.30 for the Istanbul city tour. First, TOPKAPI PALACE; The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia 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. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many 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. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Hagia Sophia instead of Topkapi palace museum.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
Today, after our breakfast, we will transfer to Istanbul Airport for the Cappadocia domestic flight. We will pick you up from Kayseri/Nevşehir airport and transfer you to our hotel in Cappadocia, among the unique valleys and fairy chimneys views of Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

(Open buffet breakfast 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.
We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Than visit to 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. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. 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 is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
After the breakfast, we will check out and depart from the Cappadocia to Tokat. We will visit Zile Castle serves as a museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that narrate the story of its past and the civilizations that once thrived within its walls. One of the most intriguing aspects of Zile Castle is its association with Julius Caesar, who famously declared "Veni, vidi, vici" after the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. This phrase, meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered" in Latin, encapsulates Caesar's swift victory and has become synonymous with triumph and achievement. Afterward, we will continue on our way to the hotel in Tokat! Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel

(Open buffet breakfast included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps in Tokat.

After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We will have lunch break and after lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients and then we will visit the Magnificent Gaz Lake, which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel.

(Breakfast Lunch Lunch  included)

Tokat is a city famous for its world-famous vegetables and fruits and is the grain warehouse of Turkey.
It is also one of the best and richest gastronomy cities in Turkey. We will teach you how to make kebabs, pastries and vegetable dishes that show the rich cuisine of Tokat, and we will eat the delicious meals we cook together. After the cooking class, we will test the world-famous 

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart for Tokat Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. 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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