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Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour

Name: Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1167.46 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Turkey

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

229013

Operator:

Destination Services Turkey
Length:

5 days
Group size:

40 pax
Age:

10 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. Enjoy first-class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadocia. This is an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles.

Tour program

Day 1

ARRIVAL ISTANBUL (45km – 50 min)

Upon arrival at the airport meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Start point

İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey

Day 2

ISTANBULCITY TOUR

After breakfast, start the Istanbul City Tour with the visit of the Hippodrome. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then, visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue ‘’Iznik’’ tiles. Next, visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. After lunch, the guide will take you to the Asil Efendi with a unique atmosphere and reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; exotic spices and herbs, traditional Turkish sweets and coffee, souvenirs and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores. After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Optional Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus Tour: Tonight between 19:30 to 23:30 you can join an optional entertaining dinner cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3

ISTANBULBOSPHORUS CRUISE – CAPPADOCIA (70 min by flight, not included)

After breakfast enjoy Bosphorus by boat, a traditional excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see from your boat the magnificent sights of Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. Rumeli Fortress, built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Stop for a lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After lunch the route leads to the Grand Spice Bazaar, where you can find everything from local food and spices to souvenirs such as evil eyes totems. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia (not included). Upon arrival, transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Optional Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: During the evening at 19:30, we have an optional tour to enjoy our Turkish Night Shows, which are traditions that have survived from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. You may have great fun in the real caves, with the rich Anatolian food menu, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and warm service of Anatolian Hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4

CAPPADOCIAUNDERGROUND CITY & GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM

After breakfast pick-up from the hotel. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved underground cities in Cappadocia. Then visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations, to say the least. Despite the resemblance to manhood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. The last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Return back to your hotel where you will enjoy your dinner. Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour (available to book on site): we will pick you up from your hotel in the most beautiful and unique area of the world at 05:30 am before sunrise. And we will go to the area where hundreds of Hot Air Balloons will take off. We will watch the sunrise over those splendid fairy chimneys and valleys that impress people with their exquisiteness. After making our flight in about 1 hour, we will celebrate our experience with champagne when we land and collect our flight certificate. Then we will return to our hotel. (Please confirm with your guide the day before as the optional tour starts early in the morning). Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5

CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL DEPARTURE (80 min by flight, not included)

After breakfast, you will have free time in Cappadocia. Depart for Kayseri Airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul (not included) and then back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again.

End point

Hilal, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Bulvarı 356, 38040 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye

Cancellation Policy

For bookings made on or after the 23rd of April 2026 that incur cancellations will be subject to a 3% cancellation fee, effective from the time of booking.

This is non-refundable for customer cancellations.

* Between 21 and 14 days, 25% cancellation charge

* Between 13 and 11 days, 50% cancellation charge

* 10 days or fewer, 100% cancellation charge

Tour Details

Accommodation

4 nights’ accommodation

Day 1, 2 Istanbul

Superior Hotel Category = The Central Palace Hotel Taksim or similar 4*

Day 3, 4 Cappadocia

Superior Hotel Category = El Puente Cave Hotel or similar 4*

Transport

Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to hotel (Day 1) and from Kayseri Airport to hotel (Day 3)

Departure transfer from hotel to Istanbul Airport (Day 3) and from hotel to Kayseri Airport (Day 5)

Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Domestic flights are not included.

Additional Services

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Istanbul city tour (Day 2); Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise (Day 3); Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum (Day 4)

Meet & greet (Day 1)

Additional Services

International flights

Domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Day 3) and from Cappadocia to Istanbul (Day 5)

Turkey entry visa

Expenditures of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program

Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.

Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed

In many hotels in Turkey triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room

The maximum capacity of a double room is 2 adults and 1 child. The child discount is only valid when 2 adults are selected in the double room.

No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.

Many of domestic flights have a limitation of 15 to 20 kg of luggage with 8 kg of in-cabin weight depending on the airline.

Meals

4 Breakfasts

3 Lunches (Day 2-4)

2 Dinners (Day 3-4)

Guide

Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-4)

Good to know

Currency

Turkey

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Itinerary

4.5

Guide

Transport

Accommodation

4.5

Food

4.5

Operator

4.1

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.