Fascinating Turkey

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Straddling the Bosphorus, and with a breathtaking skyline, Istanbul is one of the most must-see places on earth. This sprawling city is full of wonders where you can admire history, culture and experience Turkish hospitality. In Cappadocia you’ll discover incredible rock formations, spectacular valleys and ancient cave churches that tell many stories beneath ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 7-night hotel accommodation
    • Daily breakfast
    • Visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
    • Take a cruise on the Bhosphorous
    • Stroll the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar
    • Get mesmerized by the fairy chimneys and rock cut churches in Cappadocia
    • Services of professional English-speaking guide
    • Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to museums and sites

What's this trip about?

    Straddling the Bosphorus, and with a breathtaking skyline, Istanbul is one of the most must-see places on earth. This sprawling city is full of wonders where you can admire history, culture and experience Turkish hospitality. In Cappadocia you’ll discover incredible rock formations, spectacular valleys and ancient cave churches that tell many stories beneath the surface. We can safely say that you’ll find Cappadocia to be unlike any place you’ve ever been before.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! Favored as a must-see by travelers from all over the world, this historically rich city boasts a breathtaking skyline of ancient domes and minarets. After de-boarding the plane and going through customs, collect your luggage and meet your driver j...

Day 2: Old City Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, depart with your personal guide to explore the Old City starting at Seraglio Point. See the famous Hippodrome, a public gathering space where chariot races, gladiator games, and official ceremonies took place. Next, witness the beautiful ...

Day 3: Bazaars and Boat Ride

Awaken your senses with a visit to the aromatic Spice Bazaar. Browse spices, herbs, and souvenirs before heading to the pier to board the ferry that cruises the Bosphorus strait. Bordered on one side by Europe and the other by Asia, floating down the waterway exposes ...

Day 4: Sightseeing in Istanbul

Enjoy breakfast followed by a drive to the Theodosian Walls, defensive stone walls built in the 5th century to protect Istanbul from land and sea attacks. Nearby, the Chora Museum dazzles you with its intricate mosaics depicting scenes from Christ’s life. Sightseeing ...

Day 5: Istanbul to Cappadocia

Transfer to the Istanbul Airport and board the plane to Kayseri. When you arrive, head to the wondrous Cappadocia. You’ll be met with visually striking landscapes protruding with massive rock towers known as “Fairy Chimneys.” These formations have been hollowed out to...

Day 6: Valleys and Castles of Cappadocia

Have breakfast at the hotel before heading to Rose Valley for a trek among the famous rock-cut churches. After your hike, take time to rest and have lunch in the old Greek village of Cavusin.

The afternoon consists of a visit to Ortahisar Castle and entering Ka...

Day 7: Cappadocia Architecture Tour

Ready yourself for a feast of architecture! After breakfast at the hotel, head to Mustafapasa. Once a large Greek town, Mustafapasa is famous for its buildings. Today, remnants of its Greek history are present in Greek mansions, churches, and the Medrese Seminary.

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Day 8: Farewell, Turkey

Enjoy leisure time around the hotel until your flight. Transfer to Kayseri Airport for your return flight to Istanbul Airport for your international flight connection.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,140
Price per day$268
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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