Highlights of Istanbul & Cappadocia

Overview

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.

Package Information

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 Cappadoccia (15kg baggage allowance)
Entrance fees to museums
English-speaking local tour guides
Daily excursions as per 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


Excludes international flights, visas, travel insurance, meals and drinks not specified, gratuities, and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.

Destination: Turkiye
Category: Tours