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6 Days Istanbul&Cappadocia w/cave hotel+optional balloon

6 Days Starting and ending in istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar, Mısır Çarşısı, 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uchisar Castle, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar Castle, Kaymaklı

Tour operator:

Tour Altinkum Travel

Tour code:

39776P120

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Halal, Meat, Vegetarians, Different tastes from Turkish Cuisine with vegetarian option.

Tour operated in:

English

From: $844 $723 (USD) Operator discount: -$84 Travel Club discount: -$36 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 25-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

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, enjoy cruising on the Bosphorus, and see the monuments among such as Ottoman mansions, Ortakoy Mosque and Dolmabahce 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, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photo shoot points. Skip-The-Line tickets, 4* accommodation, Internal flight tickets, Airport transfers, Lunch at tours provided.

Highlights

Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Cruising on Bosphorus & Spice Market
Goreme Museum & Devrent Valley

Pasabagi, Avanos, Uchisar
Red & Rose Valley, Cavusin Village
Pigeon Valley & Ortahisar
Kaymakli Underground City

Places You'll See

Cappadocia

Istanbul

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival to Istanbul

Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Treasures of Istanbul

Istanbul

Location: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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. Next; 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. Continue to with 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. Next, 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. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 : Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Kayseri

Istanbul

Location: İstanbul, Mısır Çarşısı, 15 July Martyrs Bridge

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage in the lobby. According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and further along with the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4 : Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uchisar Castle

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; 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. Next; 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.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5 : Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar Castle, Kaymaklı

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches. Next; 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. Next; 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. Tour continues with 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 will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 6 : Departure Day

Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

What's Included

Accommodation

5 nights accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination

Airport transfers from/to hotels (4 transfers)
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

Free wifi at the hotels
Fully Guided

Day tours with licensed English or Spanish Speaking tour guides
Meals – Half Board

Meals plan as mentioned on the itinerary
Domestic Flight Tickets

Economic class domestic flight tickets with 15kg baggage+8kg hand luggage

What's Not Included

Drinks with Meals

Drinks at lunchs
Tipping and Gratuities

optional
Entrance Fees

-Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 50€ -Hagia Sophia: 25€ -Goreme Museum: 25€ -Kaymakli Underground City: 15€ -Zelve (Pasabag): 15€ Note: -The tour guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dollar, euro, or Turkish lira at tours -Free entry for children's 8yr and below

Accommodation

5 nights accommadation included package

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Check out our Q&As

Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

no
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

euro
What is the maximum group size?

15

Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

no
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

yes
What is the tipping policy?

Depends on the generous of the guests
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The tour is guaranteed departure
Can we get a guide in our own language?

Yes, please contact us for further details
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

yes, mentioned on the price tab
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

yes
Are flights included in this tour?

Economic class domestic flight tickets
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

yes
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

no
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

easy
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

4 star
Company Instant Book

yes
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

yes
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.
Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?

A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

geners

10/10

01-Jan-2020

Overall the tour was great. The guides and the drop-off and pick up were on time and polite. Thanks for the awesome experience. I love Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Chamika Perrera

Istanbul&Cappadocia

09-Apr-2020

Tour Altinkum was very helpful at all times. Highly responsive and ensured that every change we made to airport transfers and hotel changes were adhered to. Very professional and would highly recommend to other travelers.

Mohamad Halim

Excellent Tour

15-Jan-2020

It was an excellent tours although it was windy and therefore missed out our Hot Air Balloon Tour. Didam, the tour guide was excellent and look forward to return back for the Hot Air Balloon and other package.

Kellii

Great Experience

18-Oct-2019

I am so glad I picked this tour during my stay in Istanbul. There were so many different highlights from start to finish. The tour guide was very informative and the tour wouldn’t have been the same without the extra information being provided every step of the way. The views were extraordinary and the landmarks were all fascinating and well put together. It was also great being picked up and dropped off at my hotel in Istanbul. I am a very fussy eater but I have to say that even the meals that are included in this package cannot be faulted in any way. The hotels provided were also well presented and very clean I will definitely be booking more tours with tour Altinkum the next time I go to turkey.

Sammy

Great fun!

20-Mar-2020

The service was fantastic. Drivers were on time, flight tickets booked advance, land tours were an as small group and the tour guide was soo knowledge. The hotel was exactly cave hotel ( Ascension ). Breakfast was just amazing in the hotel. Thanks, guys for this unforgettable experience!!!

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