Istanbul & Cappadocia Discovery - 7 Days



Trip Snapshot
Age range
0 - 100Start / End
- Istanbul
- Istanbul
Physical rating
Guide style
Self GuidedMeals included
8Highlights
- Istanbul - Take in the highlights of the city on a guided tour, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Hippodrome
- Cappadocia - See the amazing rock formations of the Devrent Valley, Pigeion Valley, Ortahisar and the rock-cut churches of Goreme
- Cappadocia Cave Hotel - Experience a unique stay in a cave hotel, blending ancient history with modern comfort in the heart of the region's stunning landscapes
- Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City - Explore one of these incredible subterranean networks, carved deep into the earth and featuring an intricate system of dwellings, stables, cellars, churches, and wineries

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Day-by-day itinerary
Every day mapped out, covering activities, travel times, meals and where you'll stay.Packing & kit list
Exactly what to bring, from clothing and essentials to luggage guidelines and what's available to hire locally.What's included
Accommodation, transport, guides and meals, so you can see exactly what your price covers.
Summary
Spend seven days discovering two of Turkey's most popular attractions, with a great mix of guided sightseeing and free time. In Istanbul, take in highlights such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and opt for a cruise on the Bosphorus. Then, take an included flight to Cappadocia, where you can explore the ancient underground cities and churches carved into rock formations. End with a flight back to Istanbul.
Itinerary
Day 1
Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. An included transfer will take you from the airport to our hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the hotel, or head out to begin your exploration.
Tour Style: On this tour you will enjoy sightseeing at all included sights with expert local guides, and all of your travel arrangements are included. You will travel without a tour guide between destinations.
Day 2
Istanbul Sightseeing
Our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 9:00 for a full-day city tour in Istanbul. Our itinerary includes visits to the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar, with some free time for lunch. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 17:00, and can enjoy a free evening at your leisure.
Day 3
Istanbul at Leisure & Optional Bosphorus Cruise
Today is free for you to relax in the hotel or further explore Istanbul at your own pace. You will also have the chance to join an optional cruise of the Bosphorus, the body of water that divides not only Istanbul, but Europe from Asia. If you choose the cruise package, your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 09:00 for a half-day excursion, which includes a visit to a spice market and a Bosphorus cruise. After the cruise, you'll be taken back to your hotel, and the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Istanbul - Cappadocia. Early this morning, we will transfer from the hotel to the airport for our included flight east to Cappadocia. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to our cave hotel for the next three days, which is hewn into the rock face, with many of the guest rooms located in unique caves. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Whilst in Cappadocia, an optional hot air balloon tour will be available; book and pay locally.
Day 5
Exploring Cappadocia
Our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 09:30 before we embark on a full-day Cappadocia tour. The itinerary includes the Goreme Open Air Museum and Devrent Imagination Valley before we break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then it's back to exploring, as we visit the Pasabag Monks Valley, Avanos, and Goreme Panorama. After the tour, we'll head back to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6
Exploring Cappadocia Continued
Our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 09:30 for another full day of exploring the fairytale landscapes and underground cities of Cappadocia. Highlights of today's tour include visits to Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, and either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City. We'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by stops at Ortahisar Village and Avanos Valley. After the tour, we'll be transferred back to the hotel for another night in Cappadocia.
Day 7
Fly to Istanbul
Cappadocia - Istanbul. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before hotel check out and a transfer to the airport. You have an included flight back to Istanbul, and our tour arrangements come to an end on arrival back in Istanbul.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 2, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
Self GuidedWifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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