Discover Turkey 5 Days Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration5 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
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Overview

This 5-day tour takes you to two of Turkey's most fascinating destinations: Istanbul and Cappadocia.

In Istanbul, you'll explore the city's ancient history and modern culture, with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. You'll also have time to wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar and taste the delicious local cuisine.

Then, you'll fly to Cappadocia, where you'll discover the otherworldly landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and ancient underground cities. Highlights of the Cappadocia leg of the tour include visits to the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Derinkuyu Underground City, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride.

Throughout the tour, you'll be accompanied by expert local guides who will provide insights into the rich history and culture of Turkey.

What's included

  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • 4 Nights Accommodation in 4* and Cave Hotels
  • Breakfast
  • All Domestic Flights
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Beverages
  • Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
  • Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
  • Entrance fee to Goreme Open Air Museum 20 €
  • Entrance fee to Pasabağ 12 €

What to expect

Day 1: WELCOME TO ISTANBUL
  1. Istanbul
    1h
    Welcome to Istanbul-Turkey. You arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer to your hotel and you stay overnight
Day 2: ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR-FLY TO CAPPADOCIA
  1. Hippodrome
    30m
    Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visiting is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
  3. Blue Mosque
    45m
    Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
  4. TopkapI Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

    In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and your stay overnight in Istanbul.
  6. Cappadocia
    1h 30m
    End of the tour fly to Capapdocia,Arrival Cappadocia and Hotel transfer
Day 3: CAPPADOCIA
  1. Hot Air Balloons Cappadocia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Early in the morning,OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALOON
  2. Goreme
    1h 30m
    After landing, our guide will welcome you and the first place that you visit Goreme Open-Air Museum which is the member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches.
  3. Uchisar Castle
    20m
    After we visit Uchisar Castle which has many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages.
  4. Fairy Chimneys
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch break, we visit Pasabagi (Monks Valley) the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps are very unique even for Cappadocia.
  5. Avanos
    20m
    We also visit Avanos (Pottery).
  6. Devrent Valley
    30m
    The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape.

    After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. And you stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4: CAPPADOCIA-FLY BACK TO ISTANBUL
  1. Cavusin
    30m
    In the morning, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. We visit Cavusin Village (Rose Valley), the Fairy Chimneys look like mushrooms. There are amazing churhes and the remnants of Christian history.
  2. Ortahisar
    30m
    After, we visit Ortahisar Castle similiar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.
  3. Ozkonak Underground City
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After having time for lunch, we visit Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith.
  4. Pigeon Valley
    30m
    On the way back, we visit Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
  5. Istanbul
    1h 30m
    In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Airport ,fly back to Istanbul & transfer back to hotel in Istanbul
Day 5: ISTANBUL
  1. Istanbul
    1h
    In the morning, you transfer to the airport. And you fly to Istanbul and fly back to your country.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For the Istanbul part of the tour, pick-up and drop-off is provided from centrally located hotels in Istanbul.

For the Cappadocia part of the tour, pick-up and drop-off is provided from Kayseri or Nevsehir airports, as well as hotels in the Cappadocia region.

Exact pick-up times and locations will be confirmed by the tour operator prior to the tour date.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fee to Goreme (20 €)
  • Entrance fee to Pasabag (12 €)
  • Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (25 €)
  • Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace (2750 TRY)

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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