| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Partial Meals Inclusive
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Domestic Flight
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Experience the best of Istanbul and Cappadocia on this 6-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations. Explore the vibrant streets, grand mosques, and bustling bazaars of Istanbul, cruise along the Bosphorus, and then fly to Cappadocia to discover its surreal landscapes, fairy chimneys, ancient rock-cut churches, and underground cities. This tour combines cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and unique experiences, including optional hot air ballooning.Your stay includes unique cave-style rooms carved into Cappadocia’s natural rock formations for an atmospheric experience. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Visit Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years
✔ Visit the amazing historic architectural of Hagia Sophia
✔ Explore Blue Mosque Ottoman masterpiece blending harmoniously with Byzantine influences
✔ Visit the Grand Bazaar to explore Istanbul’s vibrant shops and lively atmosphere
✔ Shop at Spice Market, the largest and famous bazaar in the city
✔ See the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia’s Dervent Valley
✔ Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO site with ancient rock-cut churches
✔ Venture into Ozkonak Underground City, an intricate refuge from centuries past
✔ Enjoy panoramic views of Cappadocia from Uchisar Castle
✔ 2Nights experience in unique cave-style hotel carved into Cappadocia’s natural rock formations
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrive Istanbul
D02: Explore Old City Istanbul (B,L)
D03: Explore Jewels Of Istanbul - Cappadocia (B,L)
D04: Cappadocia Tour (B,L)
D05: Cappadocia Tour (B,L)
D06: Depart Cappadocia - Istanbul (B)
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE ISTANBUL
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Welcome to Istanbul! Upon your arrival in Istanbul, a friendly driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. |
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Depending on your arrival time, you might have the opportunity to join our optional Dinner Cruise tour. For pricing and booking details, please consult your tour advisor. |
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Overnight in Istanbul |
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| DAY 02: EXPLORE OLD CITY ISTANBUL (B, L)
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After breakfast at hotel, embark on a comprehensive guided walking tour of Istanbul, the unique city straddling two continents. Discover the grandeur of Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and visit the iconic Hagia Sophia (exterior visit only), a masterpiece that reflects the city’s layered history. Lunch included at the local restaurant. |
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Continue to the magnificent Blue Mosque, admired for its elegant architecture and impressive domes, before exploring the historic Hippodrome, once the center of ancient chariot races. The tour concludes at the lively Grand Bazaar, where you can soak in the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. |
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Overnight in Istanbul |
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| DAY 03: EXPLORE JEWELS OF ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA (B, L)
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After breakfast at hotel, discover more of Istanbul’s cultural treasures with visits to the elegant Rüstem Paşa Mosque, a 16th-century masterpiece in Eminönü renowned for its exquisite İznik tilework and designed by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Rüstem Paşa. Lunch at local restaurant is included. |
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Continue to the vibrant Spice Bazaar, one of the city’s oldest markets, where the air is filled with the aromas of spices, herbal remedies, and traditional delicacies. Later, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus boat trip, cruising between Europe and Asia while passing iconic landmarks such as Beylerbeyi Palace and picturesque waterfront mansions along the strait. |
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After the tour, we will transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. |
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| DAY 04: CAPPADOCIA TOUR (B, L)
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You can enhance your experience with an optional early morning hot air balloon ride before embarking on a guided tour of Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes. (for pricing and booking details, please consult your tour advisor) |
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After breakfast at hotel, Begin tour at Devrent Valley, famous for its whimsical fairy chimneys, and continue to Paşabağ (Monk’s Valley), home to some of the region’s most intriguing mushroom-shaped rock formations. Visit the historic town of Avanos, known for its pottery and scenic riverside views, and explore the Goreme Open-Air Museum, where ancient rock-cut churches and Christian settlements have stood the test of time. Lunch at local restaurant is included. |
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Conclude the day with a visit to Uchisar Castle, a natural fortress offering panoramic views of the region, before returning to your hotel to rest. Overnight in Cappadocia |
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| DAY 05: CAPPADOCIA TOUR (B, L)
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After breakfast at the hotel, set off for another exciting day in Cappadocia, beginning with an exploration of the stunning Red Valley, where you can discover unique rock-cut churches and enjoy a 5 km hike through the picturesque Güllüdere Valley. Next, visit Cavusin Village, known for its historic homes and churches once inhabited by Christian clergy. |
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After a delightful lunch, continue to Pigeon Valley, famous for its impressive pigeon houses carved into the cliffs, and then delve into the depths of the Ozkonak Underground City, a historic refuge for early Christians. Overnight in Cappadocia |
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| DAY 06: DEPART CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL (B)
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After breakfast, you will be free until transfer to Cappadocia airport to connect flight to Istanbul. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| The Göreme Open-Air Museum...
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| Monks Valley...
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| Uchisar Castle...
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| Ozkonak Underground City...
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| Spice Bazaar...
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| Blue Mosque...
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| Devrent Valley, Cappadocia...
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| The Hippodrome, Sultanahmet district...
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| The Grand Bazaar...
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| Topkapi Palace...
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| Hagia Sophia...
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| Bosphorus Boat Trip...
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| Beylerbeyi Palace ...
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| Magical Cappadocia...
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| Istanbul City ...
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| INCLUSION |
- Meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- Transfers inclusive as specified
- Seat in Coach tours with English speaking guide
- Domestic flight tickets
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| EXCLUSION |
- International Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Tipping
- MSIG Insurance
- High Season Surcharge
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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