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Discover the best of Turkey with this 5-day journey combining the vibrant city of Istanbul and the unique landscapes of Cappadocia. Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise and experience the charm of Uskudar and Kuzguncuk on the Asian side of the city. Then, fly to Cappadocia to marvel at the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ, the rock-hewn churches of Göreme, and the fascinating underground cities once used as shelters by early Christians. The trip concludes with your return to Istanbul and final departure.
Istanbul Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the airport/port and transfer to
your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight Istanbul
Breakfast. The full-day city tour begins in the morning with a visit to one of Istanbul’s most
iconic landmarks, the Hagia Sophia Museum. Once one of the largest and most
impressive churches in the world, the Hagia Sophia is renowned for its breathtaking
architecture and historical significance. Following this, visiting Blue Mosque also known as
the Sultanahmet Mosque, celebrated for its six slender minarets, spacious terraces, and
majestic domes. Then, visit Roman Hippodrome, a site that entertained the citizens of
Constantinople for over a thousand years with chariot races and public events.
Afterwards, continue to Grand Bazaar where visitors will have free time to explore one of
the world’s oldest and largest covered markets at their leisure. End of the tour, transfer to
hotel overnight stay in Istanbul.
Breakfast. After picked from hotels, guests are got the Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most
colorful and bustling attractions. Then, they taken an unforgettable cruise along the
Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, uniting Europe and Asia. In the
afternoon, head to the first Bosphorus Bridge and head to the Uskudar that is oldest
historical region of Istanbul. There are historic mosques from the Ottoman period, in here.
It is visited the one built for Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Suleiman the
Magnificent. The local Uskudar market is right in the heart of the square, where they sell
fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, Turkish delights and more. Just off the
coast, the iconic Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi) stands proudly on a small islet, offering
panoramic views of both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. Guests are walkedbetween Uskudar and the multi-ethnic fishing village of Kuzguncuk takes place along the
coast and through the parks, where people enjoy the sea breeze and
amateur fishing.
Kuzguncuk is off the beaten track on the Asian side and has a minority
history of Greeks, Jews and Armenians. At same time, Here is a active region that has
enjoyable cafes, delightfuls and icecream shops. At the end of the tour, transfer to airport
to Kayseri flight or Nevsehir City flight on go to Cappadocia.
Meal included: Breakfast
Guests have breakfast at the hotel. The tour begins with a visit to the Göreme Open-Air
Museum, known for its rock-carved churches and beautiful frescoes. Next, they visit
Uçhisar, a traditional troglodyte town, and then continue to Las Palomares Valley.
They also see the famous Paşabağ Valley (Valley of the Monks), with its unique
mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. The tour continues to Avanos, a town known for
pottery-making.
In the afternoon, guests visit an underground city, such as Serhatlı or Özkonak, which
was used by early Christians as a shelter.
Finally, they stop by a carpet workshop and an onyx and jewelry center to see local
craftsmanship.
At the end of the day, guests are transferred to airport to Istanbul flight.
Meal included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, guests are transferred to the airport for their flight
home.
Meals included: Breakfast
