6 Days Istanbul&Cappadocia w/cave hotel+optional balloon

6 Days Istanbul&Cappadocia w/cave hotel+optional balloon

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Visit > Istanbul, Cappadocia

Explore UNESCO Sites of Turkey. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires, Walk on the historical Peninsula and visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, storage rooms, and kitchens, learn history about early Christians from your local guide

The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.

EXCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tickets are EXCLUDED and should be purchased on your end. Please consult the tour operator before making any bookings, as only certain flights are recommended for this program.

INCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size wıll be up to 10 people max. Domestic flight tıckets are INCLUDED and wıll be purchased by us.

Activity location

Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

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EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS in English

6d
Opening hours: Mon 6:00am-11:30pm
English

This Optıon: EXCLUDE domestic flıght tickets The guests should be purchased tickets on their end.
Airport Transfers : 6 Airport transfer included and wıll be provıded by us.
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 6 days
Lunches x 3 / Breakfast x 5
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,500.00 x 1 Adult$1,500.00

Paid at activity$177.70

Total

INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS in English

6d
Opening hours: Mon 6:00am-11:30pm
English

Thıs Option: INCLUDES Domestic Flights. The tickets and we take care of them
Airport Transfers : 6 Airport transfer included and wıll be provıded by us.
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 6 days
Lunch x 3 / Breakfast x 5
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,750.00 x 1 Adult$1,750.00

Paid at activity$177.70

Total

What's included, what's not

2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
3 night accommodation in Istanbul
Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Transfer services from/to Airports (6 transfer)
Beverage with Meals
Tips for the guides&drivers (Optional)
Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Entry tickets to historical sites
Hot Air Balloon Flight (optional)

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
The tour combined with individual transfers and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to İstanbul

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Istanbul Airport

1h
Admission ticket included

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel.

Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Hagia Sophia Mosque

1h
Admission ticket not included

Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

Topkapi Palace

2h
Admission ticket not included

Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Hippodrome

Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.

Day 3: Flight to Cappadocia

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Melekler Evi Hotel or similar

Istanbul

Today is yours to explore the city your own until your pick-up time at the Airport. Optional: HD Cruising on Bosphorus&Spice Market Toue

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

2h
Admission ticket included

According to your pick-up time meet your driver and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

1m
Admission ticket included

Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or similar

Goreme Open-Air Museum

2h
Admission ticket not included

Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

Devrent Valley

Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World

Pasabag

1h
Admission ticket not included

Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

Avanos

Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.

Goreme Panorama

Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys

Uchisar Castle

Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area

Day 5: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

7 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Rose Valley

Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.

Cavusin

Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City

1h
Admission ticket not included

Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar

Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

2h
Admission ticket included

At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul Airport

1m
Admission ticket included

Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.

Day 6: Departure Day

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Istanbul Airport

1h
Admission ticket included

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drives to the Airport. End of the service.

Location

Activity location

Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

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