5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour with a Hot Air Balloon Flight

5-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour with a Hot Air Balloon Flight

Travel two great cities on this fantastic 5-day tour of Turkey from Istanbul to Cappadocia. This experience includes hotel accommodation, sightseeing and a Hot Air Balloon flight.
See UNESCO attractions in the capital where you will travel comfortably between sights.
In Istanbul have a Byzantine Relics tours where you will get to see St. Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, built in the 16th century and known as the Blue Mosque due to its interior of blue Iznik tiles. Also, explore the Hippodrome which was was the sporting centre of Constantinople where the Gladiators once fought. Then it's on to the maze of the Grand Bazaar where you can buy some traditional Turkish goods as gifts for your friends and family.
In Cappadocia, you’ll soar over the fairytale landscape on a hot air balloon ride and taste home-cooked Turkish treats. Also, visit the Goreme open air Museum and Pasabag, which is famous for the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
On your arrival at Ataturk airport, our driver will welcome you with a sign with your names written on who will transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 2: Byzantine Relics Tour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
After breakfast, you will get picked up in the morning and head directly to St. Sophia which is an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century a magnificent and eye-catching building.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The second site we visit is Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century and known as Blue Mosque due to its fascinating interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Hippodrome is the next place to visit, which was once a circus and was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.


Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
After you will move on to the Grand Covered Bazaar, undoubtedly one of the best markets in the world in terms of age and dimension.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 3: Northern Cappadocia Tour

Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
You will have an early morning hotel pick-up for your flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Once you arrive in Cappadocia, you will meet your guide where you will see the main attractions of Cappadocia.

Visit Pasabag famous for the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with double and triple rock caps.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Aktepe Koyu Turkey
Explore the lunar landscape at Devrent Valley where you will enjoy a tasty lunch at a local Turkish restaurant
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Continue to the to Goreme open-air Museum where you will visit numerous rock-cut churches with incredible paintings on the walls and ceiling.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
Then drive to the old Greek vıillage Cavusin, watch live pottery demonstration in Avanos town and enjoy spectacular views of Uchisar castle.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 4: Southern Cappadocia Tour & Hot Air Balloon Flight

Stop At: Göreme Balloons, Sivritaş, koyun yolu sokak No:5, 50400 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Turkey
Early in the morning, you will enjoy a memorable hot air balloon ride over scenic Cappadocia a once-in-a-lifetime and an unforgettable experience.

Come back to your hotel and enjoy some breakfast before been picked up from the hotel for a Green Tour in Cappadocia.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
Visit the famous Derinkuyu underground city the deepest of the discovered underground cities in Cappadocia reaching the depth of about 85 meters and this multi-level underground city could accommodate about 20 000 people.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
After Derinkuyu explore the landscape of Ihlara Valley and Melendiz river. Ihlara valley is an amazing 14 km long gorge made of the same soft volcanic rock found throughout Cappadocia. Walk through the vineyards and pistachio trees and enjoy relaxing sounds of flowing water, observing the rich fauna of this area.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkey
After hiking you will be ready for a delicious lunch at a restaurant over the Melendiz river consisting of traditional Turkish foods cooked by the locals.

The last place to visit is the Selime Monastery an amazing massive fairy chimney and a must-see place while you are visiting Cappadocia because of its sheer size and exciting structure.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: Istanbul, departure

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Depending on your flight time, we will drive you to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul, or you could extend your holiday of this amazing country.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.