Turkey is nestled gracefully at the crossroad between Europe and Asia. It wouldn't be a lie to say that this magnificent country is a perfect blend of Asian, European, and Middle Eastern influences, making it a must-visit destination for people who seek an ideal getaway. In this tour, you will explore Istanbul, home to architectural wonders, shimmering markets and the Bosphorus strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Explore the fairytale charm of Cappadocia, widely known for its moon-like landscape, honeycombed hills and towering boulders.
What is included in the tour
- 03 Nights Accommodation in Istanbul at Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or Similar
- 02 Nights Accommodation in Cappadocia at Heritage Cave Inn or Similar
- Meals: 05 Breakfast at hotel
- 03 Local Lunches
- Tours mentioned in the itinerary
- English Speaking Tour Guide during tours
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation mentioned in the itinerary
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flight Tickets (International & Domestic)
- Turkey Visa
- RT-PCR Test.
- Travel Insurance
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Use of vehicles other than the specified itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Meals: Extra lunches and dinners
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Any increase in the domestic airfare at the time of ticketing is chargeable
- Any other services not specified above.
- Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels (Check-in at 2.00 Noon& Check out time at Noon)
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Witness the glory of 500 year old Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and collect souvenirs for your loved one
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Get a delight of having exotic Turkish cuisines that will surely soothe your taste buds
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Hike to the alluring trekking Valley of Cappadocia- the Red Valley and explore the famous rock-cut churches
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See the marvelous Blue Mosque, known for the blue tiles that surround its gorgeous interior
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Get a delight of having exotic Turkish cuisines that will surely soothe your taste buds
Day 01: Arrival in Istanbul
- Arrive at the Istanbul International Airport and be ready with the necessary documents for the immigration process which will take around 30-45 minutes depending upon the count of people in the queue.
- Meet the representative at the airport, who will help you get transferred to your pre-booked hotel.
- On your way to the hotel, witness the captivating beauty of the vibrant streets that this place has to offer.
- Reach the hotel and proceed with the check-in formalities.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or Similar
Day 02: Explore Istanbul
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour.
- The representative will pick you up around 8:30 Am from the hotel in a shared transport and take you to explore the ancient charm of the city.
- You will be brought to Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city.
- Visit the timeless architectural genius of Hagia Sophia which had its journey as a church, mosque, and now a museum.
- Head towards the Hippodrome of Constantinople and marvel at the site's impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque.
- Blue Mosque offers a blend of Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, making it one of the most unique structures in the world and the blue Iznik tile design on the interior of the domes perfectly describes its brilliance of it.
- Lunch at Local Restaurant.
- Next, you would continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more.
- On the way to the bazaar, you will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II.
- Continue with your journey and head towards Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
- After this eventful day, you’ll head back to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03: Princes Island Tour
- Get ready to explore Heybeliada and Buyukada, the largest islands of Turkey's Princes' islands, on our full-day excursion from Istanbul. We cruise across the Sea of Marmara, enjoying the fabulous view of the city.
- Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer to the port. Board the boat and start for the relaxing trip to the Princes’ Islands. This trip takes you to Heybeliada and Buyukada.
- Our first destination is Heybeliada. Take a stroll through the streets with your guide and breathe the fresh atmosphere of the island. Spend around one hour in Heybeliada and board the boat again to proceed to Buyukada.
- Buyukada is the largest of the Princes Islands. Explore the beauties of the island with your guide, learn more about the history of the island. Your guide will tell you how Princes Islands once was used as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and how life as a monastic settlement was during the Byzantine-Christian period.
- In Buyukada, walk past the lovely wooden mansions which are fascinating examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture. Feed the seagulls that you can find everywhere in Buyukada. It will be a nice experience for you.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then spend the rest of your day at leisure on the island.
- After leisure time on the island, meet your guide at the port and take the boat back to Istanbul. Drop off at your hotel after this lovely excursion to Princes’ Islands.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 04: Istanbul to Kayseri to Cappadocia
- Wake up in the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and complete the check-out formalities from the hotel.
- Get transferred to IST/SAW Airport to board a flight to Kayseri.
- Upon arrival, meet our representative and get escorted to your pre-booked hotel.
- Complete the check-in formalities and rest for the day.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Stay: Heritage Cave Inn or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Explore Cappadocia City.
- Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day tour of Cappadocia.
- Morning visits to Devrent Valley which has various types of fairy chimneys.
- Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) with some other types of fairy chimneys.
- Avanos Region, known for its pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period.
- After lunch at local restaurant visits to Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose, and white tapering columns.
- These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy.
- Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries.
- Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches.
- Stop at the Citadel of Uchisar and Esentepe for the beautiful view of Cappadocia.
- You will also have a chance to take photos in these places.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Cappadocia.
Stay: Heritage Cave Inn or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 06: Cappadocia to Kayseri to Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel. Day free till departure.
- Hotel check-out latest at 12:00hrs. Transfer to Kayseri Erciyes Airport (departure from Kayseri Erciyes Apt anytime between 07:30 am-22:00hrs only) to take a domestic flight to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul New Apt directly taking an international flight back to India.
- Board the flight and treasure the moments you have spent in this beautiful country.
Meals: Breakfast
