About The Tour

5 DAYS ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA TOUR

Istanbul’s history encompasses three major civilizations of the ancient world: Roman, Greek, and Byzantine, plus the johnny-come-lately Ottoman Empire. And, all that history is visible on almost every street corner with modern buildings built on top of ancient ruins and remnants of ancient walls lining today’s streets. The Bosporus, a waterway famed in the ancient world, provides the backdrop to all that makes Istanbul Istanbul–exotic, Eastern, and yet Western, a magical skyline. Cappadocia’s landscape is hard to describe in physical terms. It’s often been described as a moonscape, so unusual with its conical rock outcrops, called fairy chimneys. It is also home to churches and chapels carved into the rocks, many decorated with extraordinary frescoes, and extensive underground cities, built to protect the early Christian inhabitants from invaders.

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  • Cappadocia

Itinerary

Day 1: First Day

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

Day 2: Istanbul Old City tour (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 08:30 AM for your Istanbul Old City tour. Today we will visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. After lunch, we will explore Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

Day 3: Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 08:30 AM for your morning Bosphorus Cruise. Enjoy the magnificent view of Istanbul’s landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Bebek, Arnavutkoy, Bosphorus Bridge, etc. After the cruise, the tour continues with a visit to Dolmabahce Palace and one of the most famous bazaars in Istanbul, namely the Spice Bazaar. This spice heaven is great for spice lovers and those who are looking for local delicacies. End of the tour transfer to the airport and fly to Cappadocia. Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

 

Day 4: Cappadocia Underground City Tour (B, L)

Optional hot-air balloon tour before breakfast. After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 09:00 AM for your Cappadocia Underground City Tour. First, we will visit Red valley to explore its famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley. We’ll visit Cavusin village, famous for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch, we’ll drive to Pigeon Valley and we’ll visit the Kaymakli underground city where early Christians lived in fear of invaders. Overnight in Cappadocia.

 

Day 5: Cappadocia Regional Tour (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 09:00 AM to visit the sights and unique geographical landscape of Cappadocia, including the Devrent valley and its fairy-chimneys; Pasabag (Monk’s valley) and its mushroom-shaped pinnacles; Avanos, a center of terra-cotta art, for a pottery demonstration and lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-cut churches that date back hundreds of years, many filled with excellent examples of Byzantine art. Our last stop is a visit to the Uchisar rock castle for a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. End of the tour. You will transfer to Cappadocia airport or bus station.

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