Istanbul and Cappadocia on a 5 Day Private Tour

Istanbul and Cappadocia on a 5 Day Private Tour

Travel on this Istanbul and Cappadocia tour to discover the fantastic attractions in Turkey, including Hagia Sophia, Imperial Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and many more wonderful places

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Arrival at Istanbul Airport where a professional driver will meet you and transfer to the hotel for check-in and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

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

Day 2: Classical Full Day Tour of Istanbul

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Explore Hagia Sophia which was initially built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and then converted into a mosque sometime in the 15th century by the ottomans.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Go to the Topkapi Palace, once used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries and see the magnificent collection of priceless jewels, silver, crystal, and porcelain, robes that were worn by the sultans and the relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
We will visit the stunning Blue Mosque that was built for Sultan Ahmet I. The Blue Mosque is a unique piece of architecture with six minarets and features around 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
See the Grand Covered Bazaar with its many shops perfect for your holiday souvenirs. 

Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 3: Cappadocia Full Day Tour

Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Explore the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see some of the best examples of Byzantine art that is in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Aktepe Koyu Turkey
This part includes a tour of Devrent Valley and Avanos. See the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with some rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley, walk-in Pasabag near Zelve and wonder at the “fairy chimneys” where the sound of the wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.

Visit Avanos which has been the centre of terra cotta work of art since around 3000 BC, and you will get a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Visit the fantastic Underground City, one of the largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia and have eight floors, although not all are open to the public. Also, listen to the history of the underground city
Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 4: Cappadocia - Istanbul

Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
After breakfast transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul and transfers to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 5: Departure Day

Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Transfer to Istanbul Airport to connect to your international flight.

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