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Journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional private guiding certified by the Ministry of Tourism
    • Entrance fees
    • Tea/Coffee
    • Public transportation in Istanbul
    • Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
    • Domestic flight tickets
    • Accommodation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    The tour starts with a pick-up from your centrally located hotel (Sultanahmet or Taksim areas) or you may be ready in front of the Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant located at Sultanahmet Square. To reach the Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, please walk down the Sultanahmet Tram stop about 100 meters. It's on the left side of the street.

    Start time
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Istanbul Old Town Exploration

    5 Stops

    1

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Blue Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    TopkapI Palace

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Hippodrome

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Grand Bazaar

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Traditional Istanbul Experience

    5 Stops

    1

    Suleymaniye Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Binbirdirek Cistern

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Balat

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    Modern Istanbul & Transfer to Cappadocia

    8 Stops

    1

    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Eyup

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Eyup Sultan Mosque

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Walls of Theodosius

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Karakoy

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Istiklal Caddesi

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Galata Tower

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    8

    Taksim Square

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 4

    Cappadocia Exploration

    9 Stops

    1

    Goreme Open-Air Museum

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Red Valley

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Love Valley

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Pigeon Valley

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Cappadocia

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Avanos Oren Yeri

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Avanos Pottery Workshop

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Cavusin

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Uchisar Castle

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 5

    Cappadocia Exploration II

    5 Stops

    1

    Kaymakli Underground City

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Ihlara Valley

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Urgup

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Pasabag

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Devrent Valley

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    From $1,500.00

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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