Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Cappadocia, Turkey

Duration: 05 Days/ 04 Nights

Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour

Duration: 05 Days/ 04 Nights

Turkey is a paradise for way of life chasers and history buffs, it is also a country with the clearest blue coastline and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, wherein colourful hot air balloons fill the sky. The extremely good cuisine, markets and buzzing nightlife all add to the true Turkish journey.

Tour Highlights

  • Istanbul City tour - Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar
  • Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Pasabag Valley
  • Leisure day in Istanbul and Cappadocia

Destinations:

Turkey Istanbul Cappadocia


Itinerary

Upon arrival to Istanbul, you will be welcomed by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Complete the check-in formalities at hotel.

Day is free for leisure activity. You can explore local market and street for shopping for local experience you can also try local cuisine.

Overnight in Istanbul.
After a delectable breakfast in hotel, get ready for the city tour. Today you will be visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

Topkapi Palace is an amazing spot in Istanbul. All the Room are covered in beautiful tile work. If you are exploring in the springtime, the gardens are filled with tulips and hyacinths. The views of Istanbul from here is mesmerizing. Your guide will entertain you with stories of ambitious Sultans and courtiers and the women of the Harem.

The Blue Mosque is Known for the blue Iznik tile with abstract and geometric patterns, flowers, and trees, it has six minarets built in the name of Sultanahmet In the interior of the building. As you enter you will be dazzled by the visual effect provided by the beautiful tiles, lighting and the curves of the domes.

Hippodrome after a Short walk from the Blue Mosque is the Hippodrome. It was built in the 4th century AD, this was once a venue for chariot races. The centrepiece of the Hippodrome is the Egyptian obelisk. It used to be carved 3,500 years in the past and added to Istanbul in the 4th century AD. What you see Right here is only the top third of the original obelisk.

Hagia Sophia: After stopping for a lunch break where you will try some local dishes. You will continue your journey to Hagia Sophia, built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian, and consecrated as a church in 537 It is one of the most famous tourist spot in Istanbul because of its architectural innovation, its rich history, religious significance and incredible beauty. It became a mosque in 1453, and finally, a museum in 1935.

Grand Bazaar As your last stop of the day, head to the Grand Bazaar, one of the world oldest market. Wandering through these busy market streets is part of the Turkish experience. Look for ceramics, lanterns, jewellery, silks, and of course, sumptuous Turkish delights.

After trying local dinner you can try Turkish Ice Cream.
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Istanbul.
Have a scrumptious breakfast in hotel, Later proceed you can visit Spice bazaar. After having lunch, transferred to airport and catch your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, welcomed and transferred to your hotel, On arrival check in at hotel.

Evening is free for leisure activity.
Accommodation
  • Overnight In Cappadocia.
Have a delicious breakfast in your hotel. Today you will visit Uchisar, the highest point in Cappadocia, the Goreme Open Air Museum, Monks Valley, Devrent Valley, and go on the short, memorable hike through Love Valley.

After Breakfast your day begins with one of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of the Goreme Open Air Museum. As we walk through the many rock-cut cave church buildings decorated with intricate paintings from the New Testament, your guide will explain you the history of the churches and the impressive iconography in the murals.

We will continue your tour with Pasabag Valley where the iconic Fairy Chimneys dot the landscape. It is the perfect location for your guide to explain you how unique landscapes were formed as you can still see the newly forming fairy chimneys in various stages of erosion many have caves and chapels or churches located inside. Evening is free for leisure activity
Accommodation
  • Overnight In Cappadocia.
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to international airport and catch your flight to Istanbul to connect your outbound flight.
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Inclusions

  • 04 Night accommodation on double sharing
  • Transfers & sightseeing by Air-Conditioned vehicle
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Services of English speaking local guides

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Domestic Airfare
  • Visa fee & Insurance
  • Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, telephone, camera fee, drinks & tips etc.