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5 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
easy
Discover two of Turkey’s most iconic destinations with this unforgettable 5-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour. Designed for travelers who want to experience the perfect blend of history, culture, nature, and authentic local experiences, this tour takes you from the vibrant heart of Istanbul to the magical landscapes of Cappadocia.
Begin your journey in Istanbul, the city that connects Europe and Asia. Explore its magnificent Ottoman palaces, world-famous mosques, ancient squares, bustling bazaars, and the stunning Bosphorus Strait. Then fly to Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its fairy chimneys, cave churches, underground cities, and breathtaking valleys.
With professional guiding, comfortable hotels, seamless airport transfers, and carefully crafted daily itineraries, this tour offers an ideal way to discover Turkey’s most impressive cultural and natural wonders. You can also enhance your experience with optional activities such as a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, a Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, or the iconic Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise.
This 5-day journey promises a perfect balance of exploration, comfort, and unforgettable moments—ideal for couples, families, and adventure-seekers alike. Join us and experience the beauty, history, and magic of Turkey like never before.
Duration
5 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
WP5DICT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Cappadocia
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, we will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Local Lunch included)
After
breakfast at your hotel, begin your full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old
City, exploring the historical heart of the city. Start with a photo stop at Topkapi
Palace (from the outside), the great palace of the Ottoman sultans, for an
exterior view and photos of its historical gates. Continue to the Blue
Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and its beautifully decorated
interior featuring blue Iznik tiles. Next, view the majestic Hagia Sophia
(from the outside),, originally a 6th-century cathedral, later a mosque,
and today one of the most iconic architectural wonders in the world. Proceed to
the Hippodrome, the ancient arena that once hosted chariot races, where
you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column
of Constantine. After a lunch break, the tour proceeds to the Grand Covered
Bazaar (closed on Sundays), one of the world’s oldest and largest covered
markets, offering thousands of shops filled with carpets, ceramics, jewelry,
leather goods, and traditional handicrafts. At the end of the tour, you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight
in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight
Between 19:30
to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the
Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable
night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic
& soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and
great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer
to your hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul.
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 Local Lunch included)
After
breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional
excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore
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 (view from
boat), 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 Bosporus
passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere
in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is 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. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After
the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR, 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 to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. 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.
OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA TURKISH NIGHT SHOW: During the evening at 19:30 PM., we have an Optional Tour to enjoy our Turkish Night Shows, which are traditions that have survived from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. You may have great fun in the real caves, with the rich Anatolian food menu, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and warm service of Anatolian Hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Local Lunch included)
Pick-up from your hotel around 10:00am. Start your day by
visiting the largest and tallest fairy chimney of the region - Uchisar Castle. After discovering this
lovely natural structure continue your trip by visiting an underground city
& learn about the life beneath. Next up, meeting with the lunar landscape
of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant & head
towards Pasabaglari where you can
witness the tallest & most popular fairy chimneys of the region. Visit to
Avanos Pottery Center where You will learn about the history of pottery making
& its connection with the region as well as learning about the process.
Visit the famous Zelve Open Air Museum
where you will see rock cut churches & learn about the civilization that
lived in the Valley. Drop back off to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast
included)
After breakfast, we will depart for Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for our
domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to 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.
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Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 90,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.