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From Istanbul: 6-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guided Tour

Activity provider: Ephesus Shuttle Private and Small group
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    From Istanbul: 6-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Guided Tour

    Activity provider: Ephesus Shuttle Private and Small group

    From US$ 939 per person

    Explore the culture and history of Istanbul & Cappadocia on a 6-day, 5-night tour. See highlights of Turkey like the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and in Cappadocia see the Fairy Chimneys and stay in a cave hotel.

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    Duration 6 days
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish

    Experience

    Highlights
    • See the most popular sites in Istanbul with a local guide including Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
    • Marvel at the Blue Mosque which was built in 1609 A.D.
    • Visit the ancient Hippodrome where horse chariots took place once upon a time
    • Experience the underground City of Kaymakli
    • Explore UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum with its unique rock churches
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    Day 1: Arrive in

     Istanbul

    Welcome to Turkey. On arrival at Istanbul Airport or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport, SAW , a tour representative will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. You'll have a private transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

    Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Tour

    After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel to begin your tour of Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names span more than 2600 years of history. You'll visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Then overnight in Istanbul. Please note: The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. When day 2 falls on a Sunday, the Grand Bazaar will be visited on day 3.

    Day 3: Full-Day Istanbul Tour

    After breakfast and pick up from your hotel, you'll visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. Then enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus River. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. In the afternoon, visit an underground cistern. Overnight in Istanbul.

    Day 4

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     Fly to Cappadocia and Tour

    You'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia where you can leave your luggage. Then head out to explore. The first stop is Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup. Then you'll head to Pigeons Valley and learn the importance of pigeons in Cappadocian culture. Finally, descend toward the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and the deepest of the underground cities in Cappadocia. Overnight at a cave hotel.

    Day 5

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     Cappadocia Tour and fly to Istanbul

    After breakfast, you'll be picked up for the drive to Devrent Valley where you'll take a walk through this lunar landscape with its unusual rock formations. You'll see some of the best examples of fairy chimneys at Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Valley, Then, visit Avanos, famous for its tile and pottery workshops. Later visit the Goreme Open Air Museum where you will enjoy the fantastic rock churches and beautiful frescos decorating the walls. Then to the Uchisar Rock Castle and Esentepe Windy Hill for more panoramic views before transfer to the airport for the flight back to Istanbul. you'll be transferred to the hotel for the night.

    Day 6

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     Home

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and enjoy your private transfer back to Istanbul Airport or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for your flight home.

    Includes
    • Live guide
    • 5 nights accommodation including breakfast
    • Istanbul accommodation (Yasmak Sultan Hotel or Dosso Dossi old city or similar 4 star hotels)
    • Cappadocia accommodation (Cave hotel Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or Urgup Evi Cave Hotel or Zeydem Suites)
    • Return private airport transfers
    • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
    • All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary above
    • Domestic return flight tickets including airport tax (Istanbul - Cappadocia)
    • Lunches on all 6-days (You will have free time to eat)
    • Dinners on all 6-days (You will have free time to eat)
    • Drinks
    Not suitable for
    • People with claustrophobia
    • People with respiratory issues
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All required protective equipment is provided
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Camera

    Know before you go

    • To visit holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, and synagogues both women and men need to wear appropriate clothing that covers the shoulders and knees
    • When visiting mosques, you'll need to remove your shoes
    • The underground City of Kaymakli may not be suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia or asthma

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