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Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour

The strange but beautiful formation of Cappadocia has had this appearance for millions of years.When the volcanoes in the region were active, the lava which poured out covered all previously formed hills and valleys form…

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Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour
Duration5 days / 4 nights
TypeCircuit
DestinationsTurkey
ThemesHoneymoon, Short Breaks

Overview

The strange but beautiful formation of Cappadocia has had this appearance for millions of years.When the volcanoes in the region were active, the lava which poured out covered all previously formed hills and valleys forming a high plateau. It is estimated that there are more than 600 rock-cut churches in Cappadocia, and we are going to leave them for you to discover!

Itinerary

1Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet greet and transfer to hotel

Rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul

2Istanbul City Tour

Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel for the day tour of old Istanbul city

Visit to St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace,Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque andthe Hippodrome

After lunch, enjoy the toGrand Covered Bazaar

3Istanbul – (Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul to Cappadocia)

In the morning, depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour

Lunch at a Turkish restaurant

After lunch, depart to Istanbul’sairport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia

Transfer from airport to hotel in Cappadocia

4Cappadocia

Today, get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago.The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia

After Uchisar, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. GoremeOpen Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses

After Cavusin go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch

Afterwards, visit a pottery work shop and go to Pasabagi where it is possible to see the three-headed fairy chimneys

Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals

Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting

Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia

5Cappadocia - Istanbul –Departure

Time at leisure in the morning for shopping in Cappadocia

Depart to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home

Included

  • Round trip ticket to Istanbul(economy class)
  • Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport
  • 4-night accommodation at hotel
  • Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner
  • Half day guided Istanbul city tour
  • Half day guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
  • Full day guided Cappadocia tour
  • Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach
  • Assistance of our representative in Turkey

Not included

  • Airport taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Travel insurance

Hotels

  • Hilton Double Tree Hotel, Cappadocia (2 nights)
  • Grand Cevahir Hotel, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Dedeman Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Central Palace Luxury Boutique, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Grand Hyatt Istanbul, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • The Marmara Istanbul, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Hilton Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul (2 nights)
  • Spelunca Boutique Cave Hotel, Cappadocia (2 nights)
  • Dedeman Hotel Cappadocia, Cappadocia (2 nights)
  • Heaven Cave House, Cappadocia (2 nights)
  • Gamirasu Boutique Cave Hotel, Cappadocia (2 nights)