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6 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe

Discover Istanbul & Cappadocia

Discover the most majestic sites of Turkey - a seductive land of antiquity and alluring natural wonders - perpetually fascinating and inspiring. Visit captivating Istanbul and enchanting Cappadocia.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

İstanbul

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Culture & Arts

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi

2

Spend the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market

3

Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus

4

Visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival

Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 2

place Old City Tour

Old City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Afterward, you will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th-century church, once the greatest in the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Next will be Roman Hippodrome, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and other important monuments. The tour will end with a stop at the world-famous Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 3

place Bosphorus Tour

Bosphorus Tour. Begin the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, parks and charming small villages along the shores of both sides. In the afternoon, you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the sultans and Camlica Hill which is the highest point of the city where you can see a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 4

place Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri and trasnfer to Cappadocia

Transfer to the airport. Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri. Arrival and transfer to Cappadocia. You will begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley. This will be followed by Avanos, a village situated on the banks of the Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. In the afternoon, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in the region. The last stop will be Uchisar Village, located next to a natural citadel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Antique Cave House
Day 5

place Red Valley

Today you will visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Later continue to the old Christian village of Cavusin. This is followed by Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. In the afternoon we will visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Village, and an old Greek village of Sinasos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Antique Cave House
Day 6

place Flight back to Istanbul and end of trip

Transfer to the airport. Flight back to Istanbul. End of our services.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Arena Hotel İstanbul
  • Antique Cave House

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (5)
  • Lunch (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport pick up and drop off Istanbul
  • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Kayseri
  • Shared ground trasnfer Kayseri to Cappadocia
  • Domestic flight Cappadocia to Istanbul

Activities expand_less

  • Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi,
  • Stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior
  • Visit the Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops
  • Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus
  • Visit Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Visit Devrent Valley
  • Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike
  • Visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Village

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers
  • Travel Insurance

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$876.00 USD