Istanbul - Cappadocia | 6 Days

Istanbul – Cappadocia

Take a short and sweet trip full of Turkish delights, hitting the country’s most renowned region –Cappadocia – on this six-day natural adventure. Discover the weird and wonderful world of fairy chimneys, rock formations and otherworldly surroundings of Cappadocia’s sprawling valleys, go deep underground to explore the hidden cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli and bask in local hospitality and authentic food for a true taste of the place. It’s not Turkey unless you’ve tried and tested their kebab, and you’ll have a handful of days to do so much more than that. You might call Cappadocia quirky, but we call it Turkey.

Istanbul and Cappadocia, are two contradictory places! On the one hand, a discovery of historic treasures, beautiful architecture and ambiance; effervescent of Istanbul. On the other hand the Lunar Cappadocia. In this combined program we included also Istanbul to Cappadocia round trip domestic flights in order to avoid 1800km road trip.

Don’t forget to book early with us your Balloon ride in Cappadocia and enjoy your trip with Eskapas!

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul – Cappadocia

Departure Time

Flexible arrival times

Price Includes

Domestic flights Istanbul / Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul
2 Nights in Istanbul at Yiğitalp or similar 4**** hotel in old city center | 3 Nights in Cappadocia at Dinler Nevsehir or similar 4**** hotel
English speaking guide during visits - Entrance fees
Meals: 5 breakfasts & 4 lunches & 2 dinners
All transfers and transportation per itinerary with A/C coach

Price Excludes

Before / After Flights and Cappadocia Istanbul or other destination connection flights
Gratuities
Any Private Expenses

Itinerary

Day 1Istanbul Arrival

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Not available

Day 2Istanbul

Stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden house which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd and explore Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles and continue with the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar. Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 3Istanbul- Cappadocia

Walk along the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European part of Istanbul. Free time in the Egyptian Bazaar, a lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Then boat trip along the Bosphorus, which connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the crossing you will be able to admire the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, beautiful wooden residences.

(**This excursion finishes in Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square; no transfer back to hotels**)

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight (included) to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4Cappadocia

Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region : explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme’s cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Optional : In the early morning, possibility to enjoy a hot air balloon flight to admire the breathtaking moonlike landscape of Cappadocia over the Fairy Chimneys, orchards and vineyards (at extra cost)

Day 5Cappadocia

Visit the isolated valley of Kizilcukur behind Urgup with its beautiful rock formation and some hidden rock-carved churches. Cavusin is one of the oldest settlements in the area offering a panoramic view over the village and visit the pigeon houses and rock formations. In the afternoon, discover one of the largest and deepest of the underground cities in Cappadocia. Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 6Cappadocia / Istanbul (Flight)

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your onward flight to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul airport and end of our services.

Istanbul – Cappadocia | 6 Days

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