Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Istanbul and Cappadocia must do places when in Turkey, cover both detsination just in 5 days, from airport to airport.
Fairy Chimneys Goreme
Destinations & Itinerary
Istanbul-Cappadocia - Istanbul
Day 1 ISTANBUL Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport for the transfer to the hotel. The remaining of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 ISTANBUL After breakfast join into a full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 ISTANBUL - KAYSERI - CAPPADOCIA Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport in the early morning for departure on the flight to Kayseri. On arrival meet with the transfer to take you on to Urgup for start of the tour. Today
visit Devrent Valley and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos then on to visit Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches
and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views. After tour, on to hotel with for check-in with the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 CAPPADOCIA - KAYSERI - ISTANBUL Breakfast at hotel, check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defence and hiding site during the period of
spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman
houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle. At end of the tour, collect luggage from hotel reception and transfer on to Kayseri Airport for the return flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to hotel and remainder of evening at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 DEPARTURE TRANSFER Breakfast at the hotel, check out and as per your flight time transfer on to Istanbul International Airport.
What you will see and experience
Istanbul (+ optional Turkish Cultural Extravaganza at low extra cost) Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul Classic Tour(optional) Underground Cities Ihlara Valley Goreme Town and Open air museum Fairy Chimneys and chapels All cappadocia Region experience
What you will get
Airport Arrival Transfer to hotel 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation + 3 Hotel Breakfasts Hotel pick up at the start of the tour Hotel pick up and drop off for the Istanbul Classic Tour Extra optional pre/post tour accommodation at cost price Fully guided tour with the services of an experienced and qualified professional tour guide Luxury non-smoking air-conditioned coach On ground support and access to True Blue Tour Istanbul offices should you require any further assistance All Admission Fees. Lunch On Tours V.A.T.
What You don't get
International flights from /to / Istanbul and travel insurance Note – items marked as ‘optional' are not included in the price of the tour, but are available to you at low cost price. Any other expenses not noted in the above included section or expenses of a personal
nature such as hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc)
