4 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia with Cave Hotel Optional Balloon

Day 1: Treasures of Istanbul

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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
2. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   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.
3. Blue Mosque
   1h
   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.
4. Hippodrome
   Pass by
   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.
5. Grand Bazaar
   2h
   With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
6. 2h
   After the tour drives to Istanbul Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Cappadocia.
7. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport greeted and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 2: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

1. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
2. 1h
   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.
3. Devrent Valley
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which 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.
4. Avanos
   1h
   where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
5. Uchisar
   30m
   The Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
6. Goreme Panorama
   30m
   which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.

Day 3: Underground Cities of Cappadocia

1. Rose Valley
   2h
   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
2. Cavusin
   1h
   is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
3. Pigeon Valley
   30m
   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.
4. Kaymakli Underground City
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
5. Ortahisar Kalesi
   1h
   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

Day 4: Flight to Istanbul

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your flight departure time drives to Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. End of our service.

Pickup details

Please contact to local provider on whatsapp&via email to reconfirm your pick up time.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead / Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package. Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund
• Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.