Istanbul - Cappadocia ( 7 days/ 6 nights)

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Welcome to Istanbul

You will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. After check-in at hotel, the remainder of the day is a free day. Spend it resting or venturing out into the city.
Istanbul City Tour

Admire Istanbul's main attractions on this full-day guided tour. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. From history to shopping, this sightseeing tour offers an authentic Istanbul experience.
Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture
Feast your eyes on the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums
Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace
Shop at the massive Grand Bazaar
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This full-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides a perfect introduction to the city that straddles Europe and Asia.

When Istanbul was known as Constantinople, it was the capital of the Roman Empire and the wealthiest metropolis in Europe. On this city tour you’ll visit Istanbul’s 4 most important historic sites with a local guide.

The Blue Mosque is an iconic monument in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds. The stunning structure was built in the classical Ottoman style, and features 6 towering minarets and 260 windows that provide illumination for its vast inner chamber that is lined with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.

In the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and later converted into a museum, featuring many beautiful Byzantine mosaics.

One of the largest and oldest palaces in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, walking Topkapi's grounds offers gorgeous views of the city and the nearby Bosphorus.

You’ll have time to shop at the Grand Bazaar – its 58 streets are lined with more than 4,000 shops. It is one of the world's largest covered markets, and is particularly known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices, and carpets.
Additional Information
The local tour provider reserves the right to change the tour itinerary due to unexpected circumstances such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, weather conditions, and other events.

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Additional time will be spent at the other locations on these days.

Included
Air-conditioned minivan transportation throughout
Entrance fees
Lunch
Full-Day Tour and Cruise of Istanbul and the Bosphorus

Explore Istanbul and the Bosphorus on a full-day tour and see the main sights, including the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, and Camlica Hill. Then take a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus and ride by cable car to the highest point of the city.
Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul's major attractions by coach, boat, and cable car
Experience the fragrant atmosphere of the Spice Bazaar
Drive along the Golden Horn and see the historic port of ancient Istanbul
Take a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus
Tour the inside of Dolmabahce Palace, home to the last Ottoman Sultans
See the Bosphorus Bridge, connecting Europe and Asia
Take in the best views of the city from the top of Camlica Hill
Ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill
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Get a comprehensive overview of Istanbul on this full-day tour of the city by coach, boat, and cable car. You will be picked up from your hotel at 9:00 am by bus and driven along the length of the Golden Horn, the historic water that divides Istanbul.

Take in the sites of the historic city center and the main port, dating back to the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. In the district of Eminonu, you will stop to explore the delights of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, where the air is filled with the aroma of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. Marvel at the beauty of the Yeni Mosque, opposite the Bazaar and across a monumental courtyard.

Travel to the top of Pierre Loti Hill by cable car, and admire panoramic views of the city as you drink coffee at the famous Pierre Loti Café, named after the French novelist who spent much of his time there.

Experience the splendor of Istanbul from the water. In the afternoon you will enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus and take in the grand spectacle of the city’s houses and palaces from the river. You will also be taken on a tour of Dolmabahce Palace, home to the last of the Ottoman Sultans. Admire one of the most glamorous palaces in the world, once the administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire.

Your day will be complete with a visit to the Bosphorus Bridge and a trip to the top of Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul. Perfect for those who aim to get a sense for what makes Istanbul unique, this full-day exploration gives a varied tour of the city. It will reveal a mixture of Eastern and European influences that makes the city so unique.

Included
Transportation by fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Lunch
Return transfer to your hotel
Additional Information
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays and will be replaced by the Chora Church
Travel to Cappadocia


Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At 9:00 am you will check-out and be picked up from your hotel to begin the trip by minivan to Cappadocia.
After arrival in Cappadocia and check-in to hotel, the remaining day and evening is free to spend resting at the hotel or sightseeing as you wish.
North Cappadocia Tour

The tour covers the main attractions of the North Cappadocia. You will explore the most famous valleys (Devrent and Pasabag),visit Göreme open-air museum, Çavuşin village, and Uçhisar castle.
Explore many rock formationsin Cappadocia
Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
Enjoy some authentic Turkish lunch in a traditional restaurant
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The pick-up time from your hotel is around 9:30 am depending on your hotel location. Our professional tour guide will help you get acquainted with a unique area called Cappadocia.

Avanos town is famous for its production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak River has always been used. The tour program includes a pottery demonstration with the Hittite technique.

Çavusin is one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia which dates back to the 5th century. It's an old village where people still live in rock-cut dwellings and stone houses. The Church of St. John the Baptist in Çavuşin village dates back to the 5th century, its paintings - to the 6th, 7th and 8th centuries. The church offers a spectacular panoramic view of the village.

Devrent Valley (known also as Imagination valley) doesn't have any rock churches and monasteries, it is famous for lunar landscape with unique rock formations that look like animals (camel, alligator, snakes, seals, etc) and people (dancers, praying St. Mary, etc). You will definitely enjoy your walk through these amazing fairy chimneys.

Goreme Open-Air Museum is a UNESCO protected site with rock-cut churches and monasteries dating back to the 5th and 13th centuries. There are over 400 churches in Goreme, most of them are with beautiful frescoes whose colors still retain all their original freshness (the Apple Church, The St. Barbara Church, the Church of the Serpent, the Dark Church, etc.).

Pasabag Valley has the best collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. These rock formations with twin and even triple rock caps are named mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. The valley is also known as Monk's Valley due to the monks who used to take refuge here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon and a hermit’s shelter has been built into one of the fairy chimneys with three caps; it is possible to visit the inside and climb to the top of it.

Uchisar Rock Castle is the highest point in Cappadocia. There's a magnificent panoramic view of the area with the Erciyes mountain at the distance from the top of the castle. It's the best view of Cappadocia except that opening during a hot-air balloon tour. Rooms of this rock multi-level castle are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels, and passages.

The North Cappadocia tour finishes at 4:30 pm.

Included
Licensed professional tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation with a non-smoking, air-conditioned van/coach
Entry fees to the museums and sites
Parking fees
Lunch
Not Included
Personal expenses
Beverages
Quad Bike Ride - Travel back to Istanbul
[OPTIONAL: Hot Air Balloon Tour]

Quad biking in Cappadocia is very exciting and an unforgettable sightseeing experience. You will explore the unique volcanic landscape of Cappadocia while driving through the valleys (Sword, Love, and Rose).

Enjoy an exhilarating quad bike ride along
Ride your very own quad bike through the Rose Valley
Explore the unique rock formations shaped by the volcanic eruptions
Escape from the hustle and bustle of Cappadocia on a 2-Hour Quad Safari
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You will be picked up from the hotel and drive to the tour starting point. On arrival you will get a safety briefing and information about how to drive a quad. The local guide will accompany you all the time showing the way you should drive (please note that the guide will not give any information about the area on this activity tour).

A 2-hour ride provides you with an exciting and memorable sightseeing experience as you will drive through the beautiful valleys with the unique volcanic formations. You will explore Sword, Rose and Love valley and have an off-road adventure at Cavusin Old Greek Village. You will also see Cappadocia from a different perspective by viewing its amazing hills and fairy chimneys from the ground level.

This 2-hour tour is great fun, an adrenaline rush, and an unforgettable experience - guaranteed. Your tour ends with a hotel drop off and return to Istanbul.
Included
Pick-up and drop off from Cappadocia area hotels
Insurance
English-speaking guide
Equipment (Helmets)


Not included
Refreshments
Gratuities (optional)
OPTIONAL: Hot Air Balloon Tour
An optional and breathtaking Hot Air Balloon ride is available in the early morning hours before returning to Istanbul for those wishing to experience this memorable tour. Hot Air Balloon Tours costs €200 and are not included in the overall price of the tour package.
In this tour, you will glide over the fairy chimneys and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, and experience stunning views of the unique landscape from the air and watch the sun rise over the valleys. It is an incredibly beautiful tour, but entirely optional.
Breakfast will be available at the hotel.
At 9:00 am you will check-out and be picked up from your hotel to begin the trip by minivan back to Istanbul.
After return to Istanbul and check-in to hotel, the remaining day is a free day.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Watch the sunrise over the valleys and mountains of Cappadocia
Float over the fairy chimneys in hot air balloons
Get a pre-flight breakfast with hot coffee and tea
Leave with lasting memories and a souvenir flight certificate
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Enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys and rock cut churches and houses of Cappadocia, with transfers from your hotel and a pre-flight breakfast on arrival at the launch site.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cappadocia at approximately 04:00 for the transfer to the launch site. Warm up from the early morning chill with complimentary coffee and tea. While you enjoy breakfast, watch the balloons as they are prepared and inflated.

Then, as the sun begins to rise, float to an altitude of about 1,000 feet (300 meters) for extraordinary 360-degree views of Cappadocia. The wind will transport you across the valleys and mountains for about 45 minutes to 1-hour, depending on the weather. Marvel at the unique rocks and caves of the region from a bird’s eye perspective.

Upon landing, you will receive a personal flight certificate before the transfer back to your hotel at about 07:00 and the start of the rest of your day.

Included
Transfers by Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Breakfast (coffee/tea and snacks) before the flight
1-hour balloon flight
Insurance in accordance with the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
Commemorative flight certificate
Not Included
Gratuities
Souvenirs
Additional Information

All passengers are insured up to EUR 1,000,000
You will be given a safety briefing before take-off
If your flight is cancelled on the day (due to weather conditions), a full refund will be given. Your booking will be transferred to the following day, subject to availability.
Tour is not available during religious holidays and festivals in Turkey
Cost for Tour is subject to change
Departure from Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport for your return home.

This unique tour offers young travelers the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the magnificent wonders of Istanbul and the ethereal beauty of Cappadocia.

The ancient city of Istanbul is extremely rich in culture and history. One cannot say they toured Istanbul without visiting the incredible Sultan Ahmed Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar (also known as the Spice Bazaar). Cruise the Bosphorus, refreshed by sea breezes as you sail past palaces and the meeting point of East and West.  Exploring Istanbul will create a myriad of unforgettable experiences for every traveler.

Travel inland to the stunning landscape of Cappadocia. This vast range of hills, mountains, and delicate spires are the result of ancient volcanic tuff being hewn into wonderful shapes by millions of years of wind and rain. As a unique historical region and cultural heritage in Central Anatolia, Cappadocia, home to a number of breathtaking sights, is a must-see!

This unique tour will undoubtedly create many beautiful and unforgettable memories for young explorers.

 

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