Name: Tour 5 Day Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour | Visit Turkey
Price: 1387.75 USD
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Meals

Meals as indicated on day headings

Flights

Domestic flights as mentioned in the program with 15kg luggage & a cabin bag allowance.

Not included:

Transport

Transportation by a comfortable AC nonsmoking shuttle car/Van with professional driver.

Insurance

Health & Travel Insurance

Optional

Hot Air Balloon Tour

Others

Personal expenses Drinks with indicated meals Optional tours Health & Travel Insurance Airport Assistance (You will do self-check in at airports)

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Day 1 Arriving Istanbul – Flight To Cappadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arriving Istanbul – Flight To Cappadocia

Merhaba! After arriving Istanbul continue to domestic terminal and fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival Cappadocia we will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia!
Day 2 Cappadocia North Tour (
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cappadocia North Tour (

After breakfast we will meet and depart for our tour visiting Cappadocia’s Northern region.

Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos

First, we visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels. Overnight in Cappadocia!
Day 3 Cappadocia South Tour - Flight To Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cappadocia South Tour - Flight To Istanbul

After breakfast in your hotel, you will be picked up for your full day guided tour of Cappadocia’s southern region.

Ozkonak Underground City, Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar Castle

First, we visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

After the tour you will be transferred to Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Istanbul SAW or IST. You will do self-check in and fly. Upon arrival Istanbul we will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul!
Day 4 Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar

Breakfast at the hotel. After you meet with your guide at the lobby, you will begin your tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Hagia Sophia*. Built by the Emperor Justinian in the early 6th century AD and designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isadora of Miletus, the church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Converted into a mosque in 1453, it is now a museum. Its massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is also famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses and a poignant Virgin and Child. Next, we visit the Blue Mosque** which takes its name from the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Built by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century and designed by a pupil of Sinan, the greatest of Ottoman architects, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Its courtyard is especially grand. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive. The Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, indulge in some shopping, Ottoman style.

In the afternoon we continue our tour at Topkapi Palace*, which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We will visit the fabulous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapi Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoon maker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world. It also possesses numerous Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics, many of which were gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison. We also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest feature of Topkapi Palace is its courtyards with their ancient trees; it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire. Overnight in Istanbul!
Day 5 Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise

In the morning we begin with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar*, one of Istanbul’s most colorful, bustling attractions. Next, we travel the Golden Horn on our way to an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From our cruise boat, we view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus’ wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world’s longest and Rumeli Hisari, a massive fortress built by Mehmet the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. Also noteworthy on this tour are the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultans’ fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges.

After tour you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight home. End of the service!

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5 Day Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour

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Arriving Istanbul – Flight To Cappadocia

Cappadocia North Tour (

Cappadocia South Tour - Flight To Istanbul

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

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