Best of Istanbul & Cappadocia

Best of Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour start and end in Istanbul! With the In-depth Cultural tour 7 Days Best of Istanbul and Best of Cappadocia Package, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Istanbul, Turkey and Cappadocia,. 7 Days Best of Istanbul and Best of Cappadocia Package includes accommodation in a hotel as well as domestic flights, an expert guide, meals, Turkish Night Entertainment, transport…

 

Best of Istanbul & Cappadocia

Day 1     : Arrive to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Upon arrival Istanbul airport meet & greet. Transfer to hotel with our deluxe vhicle. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2     : Full Day The Imperial and Ottoman Splendours Tour. Overnight in Istanbul
After breakfast at hotel  we begin our tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Hagia Sophia. Built by the Emperor Justinian in the early 6th century AD and designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isodore of Miletus, the church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Converted into a mosque in 1453, it is now a museum. Its massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is also famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses and a poignant Virgin and Child. Next we visit the Blue Mosque which takes its name from the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Built by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century and designed by a pupil of Sinan, the greatest of Ottoman architects, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Its courtyard is especially grand. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive. The Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, indulge in some shopping, Ottoman style. After Lunch (Full Course Deluxe Menu) begin at Topkapi Palace, from the 15th to the 19th century, the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We visit the fabulous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapı Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world. It also possesses numerous Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics, many gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison. We also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest feature of Topkapı Palace are its courtyards’ ancient trees; it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire. Our final stop, Hagia Eirene, the Church of the Holy Peace, is one of the few churches in Istanbul that was never converted into a mosque, as it was used as an arsenal until the 19th century. Hagia Eirene reputedly stands on the site of a pre- Christian temple and has the distinction of being the first church built in Byzantium as it was converted into the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. From there, we visit Gülhane Park, once a part of the outer gardens of Topkapı Palace, where the Edict of Gülhane, a declaration of rights and liberties that played an essential role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire. After the proclaimation of the Republic, Gulhane Park was for many years home to the Istanbul Zoo. After the tour transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3     : Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & Asia & Beylerbeyi Palace Tour. Overnight in Istanbul
After breakfast at hotel  We begin with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful, bustling attractions. Next, we travel the Golden Horn on our way to an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From our cruise boat, we view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus’ wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world’s longest and Rumeli Hisari, a massive fortress built by Mehmet the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. Also noteworthy on this tour are the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultans’ fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges. After Lunch (Full Course Deluxe Menu) we begin by driving across the Bosphorus Bridge, for a time the world’s longest suspension bridge, and head for the summit of Çamlıca Hill and its panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes’ Islands. Our next stop is the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey, opened in 2019 and was designed by two female architects, Bahar Mızrak and Hayriye Gül Totu. A short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant late Ottoman palace, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls with Bohemian crystal chandeliers and Sèvres and Chinese vases, including a main salon with an indoor fountain. The sultans’ guests at the palace included Empress Eugénie of France, Shah Nasruddin of Persia and Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia After the tour transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4     : Flight for Cappadocia.  Cappadocia turkish Night Entertainment. Overnight in Cappadocia
After breakfast at hotel  transfer to airport for Cappadocia.. Arrive to Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport. Transfer to hotel.  Evening meet at Hotel and transfer to Cappadocia Turkish Night Entertainment.  This is Great chance to find yourself in an exotic and traditional experience! Whole performance will be featuring traditional dances from the 7 different regions of Turkey as well as an oriental belly-dance show. You will enjoy this amazing experience while having your richest and delicious dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5     : Full Day Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia
After breakfast at hotel  starts with a visit to Göreme Open Air Museum where you can see the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our next stop will be Çavuşin Old greek village will see the old houses and drive to Pashabagi also called the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to locate hermit cells and churches in these three-headed pinnacles. The last stop before lunch will be Devrent Valley, also known as “Imagination Valley“, this is the most surreal-looking landscape. We will have lunch in Avanos in one of the local restaurants. After lunch continue to Avanos is the town of traditional pottery art, thus, we will visit one of the family work-shops in Avanos to have some information about the pottery and have a kick-wheel-pottery demonstration after lunch we drive to Urgüp 3 beatiues symbolic fairy chimneys  and vine tasting in vine factory and We will end the day at Uchisar Castle, which is the highest point of Cappadocia and the view from the top is just brilliant. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 6     : Full Day Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia
After breakfast at hotel  starts at 09:30 am. The first stop is Goreme Panorama where you will have a complete view of Göreme valley and Göreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. You will be also given the general information about Cappadocia at that first stop. Next we will drive to Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the best preserved and deepest underground cities in Cappadocia. Derinkuyu is 55 meters deep and has 8 levels open to visitors. After spending about 1 hour in Derinkuyu Underground City, we will drive to Ihlara Valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both sides are lined with rock carved churches. We will have a 3 km hike and visit one of the cave churches in Ihlara Valley. At the end of the walk, lunch will be served at Belisirma Village at a river by restaurant. After lunch we will visit Selime Monastery, carved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. The size of the church makes a visit here astonishing. The last stop of the day is a picture stop over the Pigeon Valley. After tour transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 7     : Flight to Istanbul. 
After breakfast at hotel  transfer to the airport in accordance with the international flight and flight to Istanbul airport.

 

PRICES Per Person in Dbl Room Sng Room  Supplement 7-12 Years old
999 € 350 € 799 €

Price Included

  • All transfers with AC Deluxe Vehicles
  • 3 Nights Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Old City Hotel accommodation including breakfasts
  • 3 Nights Cappadocia Goreme Kaya Hotel Deluxe Cave Room accommodation including breakfasts
  • Full Day tour of Istanbul The Imperial and Ottoman Splendours Tour including transportation, lucnh entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
  • Full Day tour of Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise & Asia & Beylerbeyi Palace Tour including transportation, lucnh entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Entertainment including dinner
  • Full Day tour of Cappadocia Goreme & Urgup & Avanos & Cavusin & Pashabaglari including transportation, lucnh entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
  • Full Day tour of Cappadocia Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley including transportation, lucnh entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
  • Domestic flight tickets Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul.
  • Local taxes.

Price Excluded

  • Tips to staff, items of a personal nature.
  • Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
  • Entry Visa (if needed).
  • International flight tickets
  • All services not specified as included

 

Season Everyday (All year round)
Departure Point Centrally located Istanbul Hotels.
We recommend you to arrive to the town minimum a day before the tour for this early departure.
It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to our costumer services no later than 24 hr before the service
Ending Point Istanbul
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Service Basis Sit in AC minibus (Shared)
Available Language(s) English speaking tour guide throughout the tour


For Private Cappadocia Tours please contact us
info@cappadociasafaris.com  

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