Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour

Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour combines the dreamlike landscapes of Cappadocia with the vibrant history of Istanbul. From fairy chimneys and ancient cave dwellings to imperial landmarks and bustling streets, this journey offers a perfect balance of natural wonder and cultural discovery, thoughtfully designed for comfort and authenticity.

Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour invites you to explore two of Türkiye’s most captivating destinations, each offering a unique expression of history, culture, and atmosphere. Begin in Cappadocia, where surreal valleys, rock-carved churches, and ancient settlements create a landscape shaped by both nature and time. Experience the quiet magic of the region at sunrise, wander through hidden valleys, and discover stories etched into stone over thousands of years. The journey continues to Istanbul, a city that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. Explore iconic landmarks that reflect the legacy of empires, stroll through historic neighborhoods, and experience the vibrant rhythm of daily life where East and West seamlessly meet. From grand architecture to intimate cultural moments, Istanbul reveals its character through every street and skyline. Carefully curated to balance cultural depth with refined comfort, this tour offers expert local guidance, seamless travel, and thoughtfully selected accommodations. Whether you are drawn by history, landscapes, or meaningful experiences, the Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour presents Türkiye through its most timeless and inspiring contrasts.

Itinerary

DAY

1 Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel

After your arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be welcomed at the exit of first gate by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Then you will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY

2 Full day Istanbul Old City Tour BY walk (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Hagia Sophia – Blue Mosque – Topkapi Palace – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius and Grand Bazaar

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide and start to full day Old City Tour. Istanbul is a city full of famous iconic sites that today you will experience for yourself from the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia with their breathtaking silhouettes that make the skyline so unique to the Topkapi Palace, a beautiful Ottoman palace once home to the Ottoman Sultans and the first president of Turkey. Spend some time where the gladiators of ancient Roman Constantinople, entertained the crowds at the site of the Hippodrome today you will see the Obelisks that have stood the test of time and are adorned with beautiful markings, taking us back in time. Our last station is the Grand Bazaar, Turkey’s the largest covered market at the heart of the Old City, offering excellent shopping. You will get the chance to wander through the Grand Bazaar and soak up the atmosphere of this incredible delight.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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3 Full day Basilica Cistern - Galata Tower - Bosphorus Cruise & Taksim and Istiklal Street Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Basilica Cistern – Galata Tower Tour – Spice Bazaar – Marvellous bridge Bosphorus – Rumeli Fortress – Taksim and Istiklal Street – French Cultural Institute – Hagia Triada Eastern Ortodox Church – Ağa Mosque – Çiçek Pasajı

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide. Then we will visit the Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Then we will visit the Galata Tower is one of the eye catching land mark of Istanbul for sure. Our next station is the 17th century Spice Bazaar, an extraordinary, colorful and fantastic place to see where you can buy various gifts for your lovers. Then we will proceed to the marvellous bridge, Bosphorus which is known as a cradle linking Europe and Asia. You will also see Rumeli Fortress, a fortification built to control entry to the Bosporus Strait and protect Istanbul. At the end of the Bosphorus tour, we continue Taksim and Istiklal Street tour. One of the most populated pedestrian streets of Istanbul and Pera district. Our first stop is French Cultural Institute. Next stop is Hagia Triada Eastern Ortodox Church, meaning “Holy Trinity” the largest Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul. Next we visit Ağa Mosque and Çiçek Pasajı.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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4 Flight to Cappadocia & Full day Northern Cappadocia Tour (Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Devrent Valley – Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) – Avanos – Goreme and Open Air museum

You will be picked up very early and transferred to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. Your flight will last about one hour and upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Our representative will be at the first exit door and holding a sign with your name on it.

First of all, we will visit the Devrent Valley with its eye catching, unique chimneys, Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), fascinating Avanos, the beauteous valley of Goreme and Open Air museum where the remains of churches and early Christian dwellings, hewn from the soft rocks and stones, dating back thousands of years, are still standing.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY

5 Full day Southern Cappadocia Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Red and Rose Valley – Gulludere Valley – Cavusin Village Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City – Ortahisar – Uchisar Castle – Pigeon Valley – Three Beauties Valley

After having breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and start the Southern Cappadocia Tour by seeing the famous and unforgettable rock churches in the Red and Rose Valley where the colour of rocks changing throughout the day and little hiking through the Gulludere Valley. In old Greek Cavusin Village we will visit the houses and churches of the Cristian clergymen such as Saint John the Baptist and Nicophoras Phocas. In the afternoon, visiting Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City as the widest of the Cappadocia and it was used by refugees or people running away from catastrophes. The next destination is the Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia. Pigeon Valley offers a nice view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons still living in pigeon houses. The last visit to Three Beauties Valley which is famous with its vine factories and stunning view.

At the end of the day, you will be taken to the Cappadocia Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. When you arrive at the airport in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. You will then be taken to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY

6 Transfer to Airport (Breakfast included)

According to your international flight time, you will be transferred to airport 4 hours before your flight. You will be able do self check-in. This is the end of our services.

Included

Breakfast at the hotels & Lunch at the restaurants
Accommodations at hotels for 5 nights
Hotel pick up and drop off
All airport transfers with non-smoking, A/C deluxe vehicle
Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
All tours with a professional English speaking tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
All taxes, entrance & museum fees
Lunch on Tours (Vegetarian and Vegan Options are Available). Please specify when booking your tour
No hidden or extra cost

Excluded

International airfares
Visa for Turkey
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Beverages during lunch
Dinner
Gratuity to the Guide and Driver