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Discover Turkey 5 Days Tour

5.0(2)Istanbul

About this activity

This 5-day tour takes you to two of Turkey's most fascinating destinations: Istanbul and Cappadocia. In Istanbul, you'll explore the city's ancient history and modern culture, with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. You'll also have time to wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar and taste the delicious local cuisine. Then, you'll fly to Cappadocia, where you'll discover the otherworldly landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and ancient underground cities. Highlights of the Cappadocia leg of the tour include visits to the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Derinkuyu Underground City, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Throughout the tour, you'll be accompanied by expert local guides who will provide insights into the rich history and culture of Turkey.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
    • Lunch
    • 4 Nights Accommodation in 4* and Cave Hotels
    • Breakfast
    • All Domestic Flights
    • Professional Tour Guide

    Not included

    • Beverages
    • Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
    • Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
    • Entrance fee to Goreme Open Air Museum 20 €
    • Entrance fee to Pasabağ 12 €

    Itinerary

    WELCOME TO ISTANBUL

    1. Welcome to Istanbul-Turkey. You arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer to your hotel and you stay overnight

      1 hourAdmission free

    ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR-FLY TO CAPPADOCIA

    1. Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visiting is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments

      The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    2. Haghia Sophia,

      Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

      1 hourAdmission included

    3. Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

      45 minutesAdmission free

    4. Topkapi Palace, which

      Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

      1h 30mAdmission included

    5. Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

      In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and your stay overnight in Istanbul.

      1 hourAdmission free

    6. End of the tour fly to Capapdocia,Arrival Cappadocia and Hotel transfer

      1h 30mAdmission free

    CAPPADOCIA

    1. Early in the morning,OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALOON

      1 hourAdmission not included

    2. After landing, our guide will welcome you and the first place that you visit Goreme Open-Air Museum which is the member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches.

      1h 30mAdmission free

    3. After we visit Uchisar Castle which

      After we visit Uchisar Castle which has many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    4. After lunch break, we visit Pasabagi (Monks Valley) the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps are very unique even for Cappadocia.

      1 hourAdmission not included

    5. We also visit Avanos (Pottery).

      20 minutesAdmission free

    6. The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape.

      After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. And you stay overnight in Cappadocia.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    CAPPADOCIA-FLY BACK TO ISTANBUL

    1. In the morning, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. We visit Cavusin Village (Rose Valley), the Fairy Chimneys look like mushrooms. There are amazing churhes and the remnants of Christian history.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    2. After, we visit Ortahisar Castle similiar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    3. After having time for lunch, we visit Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith.

      1 hourAdmission not included

    4. On the way back, we visit Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    5. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Airport ,fly back to Istanbul & transfer back to hotel in Istanbul

      1h 30mAdmission free

    ISTANBUL

    1. In the morning, you transfer to the airport. And you fly to Istanbul and fly back to your country.

      1 hourAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 872 hotels are served
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 180 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Entrance fee to Goreme (20 €)
    • Entrance fee to Pasabag (12 €)
    • Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (25 €)
    • Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace (2750 TRY)
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 6 days before100%
    Between 2 and 6 days before50%
    Between 0 and 2 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
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    Turkey Tours Company
    Product code
    210351P53

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