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4-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul | Small Group of 12 Pax | Meals Included

Product Code: 672309

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar
    • Explore Unique Cappadocia and visit Underground cities, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabagi, Devrent Valley, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, and more
    • Learn history about early Christians, Byzantines, and Ottomans from your local expert guides
    • Experience life of locals, learn how to make pottery
    • Tasty amazing foods from Turkish Cuisine
Tour Code
672309
Duration
4 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

City Highlights Tour

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: L:Included

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; 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. Next; Topkapi Palace; 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. Continue to with Hippodrome; 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. Next, Blue Mosque; 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.  Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.  After tour drives to Istanbul Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Cappadocia. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
* Pick-up is provided from Taksim and Sultanahmet hotels. Please be ensure your hotel is located accordingly.
* You will be greeted with a sign with your name written on it.
* Admission Fee (per person)
- Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 450TL
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace
  • Grand Bazaar Grand Bazaar
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople Hippodrome of Constantinople
  • Blue Mosque Blue Mosque

Meal

  • L:Included
Day 02
Cappadocia

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.

Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the natural highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
* Admission Fee (per person)
- Goreme Museum: 300TL
- Zelve (Pasabag) 150TL
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 03
Cappadocia

Underground Cities of Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; 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. Next Cavusin; 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. Next; Pigeon Valley; 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. 

Next; Underground Cities; 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. Tour continues with Ortahisar; 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. After the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
* Admission Fee (per person)
- Underground City: 100TL
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Özkonak Underground City Özkonak Underground City

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 04
Cappadocia

Flight to Istanbul

Meal: B:Included

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your flight deperture time drives to Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. End of our service.

Tips:
* Flıght from Kayseri to Istanbul will be arranged according to your request. Please let us know the preferred time&airport you would like to fly.

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

* Departure Point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels.
* Ending Point: Istanbul / SAW Airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3-night accommodation in Cappadocia
    • Economic class domestic flight tickets
    • Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transfer services from/to airports
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle 

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: Hotels, Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
    • Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
    • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
    • Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
    • Baggage allowance is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
    • Please take passport for this service.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 8+
* Child: 4-7
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Child enjoys the same price as adults as the 3rd person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adults and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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