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

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

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Tour Overview

Discover UNESCO Sites of Turkey with 4 days tour by plane from/to Istanbul. Explore Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different Empires, visit historical monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, flight to Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and the home of fairy chimneys. Walk in the ancient corridors of early Christians and see rock churches, experience the life of locals, Take photos of magnificent fairy chimneys from the best photo points, tasty typical Turkish foods in local restaurants, learn hot make pottery from local experts. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace

  • Blue Mosque & Hippodrome

  • Grand Bazaar

  • Cruising on Bosphorus & Spice market

  • Goreme Open Air Museum

  • Devrent Valley, Pasabagi

  • Avanos, Uchisar Castle

  • Rose&Red Valley

  • Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar

  • Kaymakli Underground City

Places You'll See

The Great Wall Of China

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Cappadocia, Turkey

Istanbul

Bosphorus

Cappadocia

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Treasures Of Istanbul

Location: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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. Next; Topkapi 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. Continue to with 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. Next, 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. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. After the tour drives you to Istanbul Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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Day 2 : Fairy Chimneys Of Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uchisar Castle

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; 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. Next; 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.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Natural highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 : Underground Cities Of Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı, Ortahisar

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches. Next; 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.
Next; 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-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continues with 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. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 4 : Flight To Istanbul

Location: Göreme

Meals Included: Breakfast

According to your flight time drive to Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. End of our service.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    3 nights Cave hotel accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Transfer services from/to Airports

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Free wi-fi available at the hotel

  • Fully Guided

    Day tours with English speaking tour guide

  • Meals – Half Board

    Meal plan as mentioned on the itinerary

  • Domestic Flight Tickets

    Domestic flight tickets with with 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Optional

  • Drinks with Meals

    Beverages with meals

  • Entrance Fees

    Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 50€ -Hagia Sophia: 25€ -Goreme Museum: 25€ -Kaymakli Underground City: 15€ -Zelve (Pasabag): 15€ Note: -Free entry for children's 8yr and below -The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours. ...more ...less

Check out our Q&As

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    Euro, Sterlin, USD

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Cave Hotel

  • Can we get a guide in our own language?

    Yes, please contact us for further details

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Up to generosity of the guest

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    No

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, mentioned on the price list

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is the guarantee departure

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Free wi-fi available at the hotel

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes (Domestic Flight Tickets)

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.

  • Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?

    A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Fatima Hussein  

Cappadocia

04-Mar-2020

It was an excellent tour although it was windy and therefore missed out on our Hot Air Balloon Tour. Our guide Didem, the tour guide was excellent and look forward to returning back for the Hot Air Balloon and other packages.

Jerremy  

Good Time

07-May-2020

Istanbul leg of the tour was spot on. Incredibly knowledgeable and fun guide. One guide to to a couple! No following a flag around in a large gaggle. Transfers to airport and flights went like clockwork for the second half in central Turkey.

Dorris Thomson  

4 days tour to Cappadocia and Istanbul

09-Jan-2020

Accommodation, transportation, and the response was very efficient and well appreciated. The driver and guide were very helpful in every way and explained the history of the area as far back as the Hittite times. Mustafa also explained the phenomenon of the fairy chimneys and the deep history of the people that lived there. Included in the tour were also the Pottery factory, the gem factory, and the carpet factory. We also got to visit many chapels and underground accommodations. All in all excellent. The hotel Jerveni Cave hotel is a small 10 bedroom hotel run by the family that owned it for centuries, a beautiful very clean, and cozy place. The owners are very welcoming and generous with their breakfast and welcome. Glad we did not book the balloon ride because the weather was not permitting when we were there. The only disappointment is that the tour indicates 4 days and 3 nights well it is actually 2 days and 2 nights. The first day upon pick up from the airport we immediately started the tour, also the next day was a full tour day. However the 3rd day our flight was booked for 10:30 am, so we had to wake up very early, have breakfast and rush to the airport by 7:30. We would have liked a later flight so we can enjoy a little more. ...more ...less

Dave  

Friendly and comfortable travel

11-Jul-2020

Well organized tour. Cave hotel was a good experience, tour guides were informative and friendly. Do not miss this lifetime experience.

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Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
$629 $566 (USD)

Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

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Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

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Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

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Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
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Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

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Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025
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Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

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Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 03, 2025
$629 $566 (USD)

Operator discount: -$63 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Tour Altinkum Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tour altinkum travel charges.

    Up to 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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

4 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar, Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uchisar Castle, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı, Ortahisar, Göreme ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Tour Altinkum Travel

Tour code:

39776P108

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Meat, Halal, Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing, Walking

From: $629 $566 (USD) Operator discount: -$63

NB: Prices correct on 17-Feb-2025 but subject to change.