Istanbul & Cappadocia Adventure Tour Package

Upon landing at the airport in Istanbul, you will be greeted by us in the exit and we will transfer you to your hotel. Check into the hotel. Take some time to freshen up and rest after your journey. Staying overnight in Istanbul.

08:30 – We will take you from your hotel and transfer you to the Old City area. One of the most important parts of the Old City is the Ancient Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square). It includes the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, German Fountain. You will be fully explained by your professional tour guide. Then we will visit the Hagia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque. These historical structures are next to each other. After that, we will head to the Topkapi Palace, the former palace of Ottoman sultans, and explore its opulent rooms, treasury, and the Harem section. We will start to explore the Grand Bazaar. You will find out its labyrinthine streets filled with shops offering textiles, ceramics, spices, jewelry, and more.
The tour will end around 5 pm after visiting Grand Bazaar and we will transfer you to your hotel. Staying overnight in Istanbul.

Around 08:30, you will meet us at our meeting point for the tour. The tour will start around 08:30 and you will start your tour by taking an amazing Bosphorus boat cruise. You will have a boat cruise sailing along the strait, seeing iconic landmarks from the sea like the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ciragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, old pasha villas, and the historic waterfront mansions (yalıs). You will enjoy the commentary about the historical significance of the sites. You will relax in there for a while. The day will be over around 12:30 pm and we will drive you to Sultanahmet Square. Free afternoon. Staying overnight in Istanbul.

You will have breakfast at the hotel.
According to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport and you will fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul.  (Please note that you can choose the flight timing so please let us know which time zone you would like to fly.)
Upon your arrival at Cappadocia airport, we will meet you at the exit of the airport and transfer you to the Cappadocia. Check into the hotel. Staying overnight in Cappadocia.

Today you can have a balloon ride at sunrise as an optional activity. Please ask us about it.
09:30  – Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will be transferred to the first destination of the tour.

• Our first destination will be Paşabağları (Monks Valley), it is famous for its mushroom-shaped rock formations.
• We will head to Zelve Open Air Museum. The site has been inhabited since the prehistoric period, and over the centuries, it served as a monastic retreat for Christian monks.
• After visiting the museum, we will see Devrent – Imagination Valley on the way to the Avanos. You will see resemblances to animals, mythical creatures, and other imaginative shapes in the rocks.
• Once we arrive in Avanos, we will take a break for lunch and learn how to make traditional pottery.
• After taking a break, we will continue to drive you to Uçhisar Castle to watch the breathtaking view. You will be amazed by the view from Uchisar Castle.

The tour is over around 5 pm. We will drive you back to your hotel. Staying overnight in Cappadocia.

09:30  – Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will be transferred to the first destination of the tour.

• The day will start with hiking in Red – Gulludere Valley. You’ll enjoy the scenic beauty of the valley, with its rose-colored rock formations and lush vegetation, and explore the rock-cut churches and frescoes that provide insights into the region’s history.
• Our next destination will be Pigeon Valley and it’s famous for its pigeon houses. Pigeons were important for the locals for fertilizing the soil.
• We will head to Underground City to see a network of tunnels, rooms, and chambers carved into the soft volcanic rock. The underground complex has multiple levels, and each level serves a specific purpose.
• As a last destination, you will see Cavuşin Village. You will understand that the village is home to historic cave houses and churches carved into the soft tuff rock.

The day will be over around 5 pm and we will transfer you to the airport to fly to Istanbul.
You will fly to Istanbul on a late evening flight. Upon your arrival at the airport in Istanbul, we will welcome you and transfer you to the city center. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Today will be your free day until the evening. You can explore more sights in Istanbul for souvenirs or you can take a rest at your hotel.
19:30 / 20:00 – We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the pier where the boat will depart. The boat sets sail along the Bosphorus Strait, providing panoramic views of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks on both the European and Asian sides. Tonight, you will be served dinner on the boat and you will have some entertainments which include traditional Turkish music, belly dancing, and folk dance shows.
Once the show and dinner ends, we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at the hotel and Check out from the hotel. According to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport. We would like to see you at another time in the future!