Highlights of Istanbul & Cappadocia
Destination: Turkiye
From: R17 875 per person sharing
Travel dates: 2026-04-01 to 2026-11-23
Category: Tours
Rating: 4 stars
This 6-day Highlights of Istanbul & the Enchanting Lands of Cappadocia tour offers an immersive journey through the cultural heart and surreal landscapes of Turkey. The adventure begins in Istanbul, where you’ll be welcomed with a travel package and given time to explore the historic Old City. Day two brings a full-day guided tour through Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. On day three, you’ll escape the city buzz with a serene ferry ride to Buyukada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands, where you'll enjoy a peaceful electric vehicle tour of the island’s elegant Ottoman mansions and lush scenery. On day four, you’ll fly to Cappadocia, with the rest of the day free to explore the region's enchanting landscape. Day five includes an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride, followed by a full-day tour of Cappadocia's highlights - Devrent (Imagination) Valley, Pasabag (Monks Valley), Avanos, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, and Uchisar Castle, the tallest fairy chimney in the area. On the final day, you’ll return to Istanbul by flight, concluding a tour filled with history, culture, and natural wonder.
What's included
- Private airport transfers
- Three nights' accommodation in a double room at Four Side Taksim Lion Hotel in Istanbul
- Two nights' accommodation in a double room at the Cappadocia 1811 Cave Hotel
- Five breakfasts and three lunches
- Return domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia (15kg baggage allowance)
- Entrance fees to museums
- English-speaking local tour guides
- Daily excursions as per the itinerary
- Daily bottled water
- Tips at restaurants and hotels
- All parking fees and highway tolls
- Tour Itinerary:
- - Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul - transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure
- - Day 2: Istanbul Old City tour
- - Day 3: Istanbul Princess Island tour
- - Day 4: Cappadocia - day at leisure
- - Day 5: Cappadocia tour
- - Day 6: Istanbul - airport transfer
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Visas
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Anything of a personal nature not mentioned above