Istanbul & Cappadocia 5 Star - 5 Days
Turkey
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Istanbul - Take in the highlights of the city on a guided tour, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar - Practice your haggling skills in one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, Cappadocia - See the amazing rock formations of the Devrent Valley and the rock-cut churches of Goreme, Derinkuyu Underground City - Explore this ncredible subterranean network, carved deep into the earth and featuring an intricate system of dwellings, stables, cellars, churches, and wineries
Availability
From 2025-04-20 to 2026-01-01
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What's included
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner.
3 nights 5-star hotels & 1 night Cave hotel in Cappadocia.
2 internal flights (Istanbul - Kayseri & Kayseri - Istanbul).
Private airport transfers on days 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Shared sightseeing in Istanbul and Cappadocia (with others in max group of 14 passengers.
Private guide is available for a supplement).
English-speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide for all included sightseeing.
Transportation for sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle/coach.
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing.
Itinerary
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Day 1, Istanbul
On arrival in Istanbul, you will be collected at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of today is free to settle in or head out and explore independently.
No meals included.
Day 2, Istanbul
After tucking into a delicious breakfast at the hotel, it's time to head out on a sightseeing tour of incredible Istanbul. Take in highlights of the city including the spectacular exterior of Hagia Sophia, iconic Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace, just one example of the stunning Ottoman architecture to be seen in the city.
After the tour, you'll have a chance to delve into the Grand Bazaar. Practice your haggling skills and soak up the sounds and smells of this incredible market.
The evening is free to head out and explore independently, or you can enjoy an optional cruise and dinner on the Bosphorous Strait, which is the body of water that divides Europe and Asia (book and pay locally).
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3, Cappadocia
Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia. Say goodbye to Istanbul as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. From here you will be transported to Cappadocia, the land of subterranean cave cities and rock castles.
Our first stop in this remarkable region will be the Devrent Valley, which is often called the Imaginary Valley because thousands of years of erosion mean that many of the rock formations here look like animals - keep your eyes out for the camel, alligator, and dolphin! You'll also see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles at Pasabagi (Monk's Valley). After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay used by the local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey.
After lunch, visit the incredible open-air museum at Goreme, where you will explore some of the centuries-old rock-cut cave churches and other settlements. Following this visit, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 4, Cappadocia
Cappadocia - Kayseri - Istanbul. This morning there's the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail serenely over Cappadocia on an optional hot air balloon ride (book and pay locally).
Later, enjoy a scenic hike through the Ihlara Valley, a stunning landscape shaped by the volcanic activity of Mt. Hasan. The valley, nourished by the meandering Melendiz River near Belisirma, offers a serene and picturesque trail. Continue to Selime to explore its remarkable hollowed-out citadel and ancient churches, where fairy chimneys gracefully dot the steep hillsides. Also, visit Yaprakhisar village, a perfect spot to capture memorable photos of this enchanting region.
The journey also includes stops at the picturesque Pigeon Valley and the fascinating Derinkuyu Underground City. This remarkable subterranean complex features dwellings, stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, and even wineries. Once used as a refuge by Christian communities, it offers a glimpse into a unique and resilient way of life.
Afterwards, here's a transfer to the airport for your included flight back to Istanbul.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Istanbul
Today your touring arrangements come to an end after breakfast. There's an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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