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7 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-40 people
easy
Cappadocia, renowned for its unique rock formations, ancient cave dwellings, and stunning landscapes, offers a captivating experience that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant culture of Istanbul. A tour combining these two iconic destinations allows travelers to explore the rich history and natural wonders of Turkey.
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
FDGTCTI7D
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Cappadocia
İstanbul
(Dinner Included)
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport walk to Domestic Side
and take your connecting flight to Cappadocia. Your guide will meet, assist and
transfer you to the hotel. 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.
(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. On the way back to hotel, we will stop at
the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After
breakfast, 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)
We
depart at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. 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 the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar)
the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron,
mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening
is yours to enjoy Istanbul in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul
Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on
Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days
we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and
Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar.
Grand Spice Bazaar 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.
If you would like to visit with
entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast and Lunch
included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and 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.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope
your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future
on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Booking.
3 nights hotel in
Istanbul - Central Palace Hotel
3 nights hotel in Cappadocia Elpuente Cave Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of
your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you
prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English -
speaking tour guides
6 open buffet breakfasts
4 lunches
3 dinners
All airport transfer services mentioned inside the
itinerary
Arrival airport transfer to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non -
smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Guided Cappadocia Red Tour
Guided Cappadocia Green Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Local taxes
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel
room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section