6 Days Istanbul&Cappadocia w/cave hotel+optional balloon
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6 days
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Visit > Istanbul, Cappadocia
Explore UNESCO Sites of Turkey. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires, Walk on the historical Peninsula and visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, storage rooms, and kitchens, learn history about early Christians from your local guide
The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.
EXCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tickets are EXCLUDED and should be purchased on your end. Please consult the tour operator before making any bookings, as only certain flights are recommended for this program.
INCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tıckets are INCLUDED and wıll be purchased by us.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
The tour combined with individual transfers and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Arrival to İstanbul
Accommodations
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel.
Treasures of Istanbul
Accommodations
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
TopkapI Palace
Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Hippodrome
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
Flight to Cappadocia
Accommodations
Cappadocia Old Houses Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Istanbul
Today is yours to explore the city your own until your pick-up time at the Airport. Optional: HD Cruising on Bosphorus&Spice Market Toue
According to your pick-up time meet your driver and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.
Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Accommodations
Cappadocia Old Houses Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Devrent Valley
Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World
Pasabag Vadisi
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Avanos
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
Goreme Panorama
Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys
Uchisar Castle
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
Accommodations
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Rose Valley
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
Cavusin
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches
Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Kaymakli Underground City
Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Ortahisar
Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.
Departure Day
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drives to the Airport. End of the service.
What‘s Included
2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
3 night accommodation in Istanbul
Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Transfer services from/to Airports (6 transfer)
Beverage with Meals
Tips for the guides&drivers (Optional)
Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Entry tickets to historical sites
Hot Air Balloon Flight (optional)
Pickup points
Istanbul Airport
TayakadIn, Terminal Street No. 1 Istanbul Turkiye
Options
EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS
This Optıon: EXCLUDE domestic flıght tickets The guests should be purchased tickets on their end.
Airport Transfers : 6 Airport transfer included and wıll be provıded by us.
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 6 days
Lunches x 3 / Breakfast x 5
Pickup included
INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS
Thıs Option: INCLUDES Domestic Flights. The tickets and we take care of them
Airport Transfers : 6 Airport transfer included and wıll be provıded by us.
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 6 days
Lunch x 3 / Breakfast x 5
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome lifetime experience.
Roam768542,Nov 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The caves experience in Cappadocia/Kapadokya, that was awesome. Great tour guide. Time keep, waaaah to the point. Summary; It was great, awesome, fantastic 👏
Experience of A Lifetime
J6696TDjacquelinea,Nov 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit to Ahasophia mosque and caves visits at Cappadocia. Turkish nationals are accomodative and ready to assist foreigners
From US$1,000.00
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