Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour (6 Days)

Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, with an estimated population of around 17 million. You will be blown away by the beauty an grandeur of it's architecture and history. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul - Cappadocia

Early morning flight to Cappadocia, followed by a full day tour of Cappadocia, where we will wander through the different valleys, surrounded by cave houses dug by hand in the natural rock formations that form this magical landscape. We will visit Zelve Valley, Paşabağ, the Göreme Open Air Museum, Ortahisar and more of Cappadocia,including a visit to a carpet-weaving centre to learn about the art of Turkish handmade carpets. Night in Cappadocia.

Day 3 - Cappadocia

Optional: One-hour hot air balloon flight early in the morning. This is one of the highlights of the trip. You will enjoy the unique view from the air of this stunning landscape.

Morning tour of Derinkuyu Underground City, extending 8 levels below the ground and carved out of volcanic rock. Enjoy some more of the landscape before heading to Kayseri airport for our flight back to Istanbul. Night in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Istanbul

After breakfast we start the historical tour of the Old City of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Dinner and night in Istanbul.

Day 5 - Istanbul

After breakfast we will visit Topkapı Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries and Istanbul's must-see attraction. Enjoy free afternoon of shopping in the 4500 shops of the Grand Bazaar. Farewell dinner. Night in Istanbul.

Day 6 - Istanbul

Free morning. Bus transfer to airport. End of Service.