4 Day Tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
Before the North Cappadocia tour, you will have the option to book a hot air balloon flight which is indeed the highlight of the Cappadocia experience. If you choose to see Cappadocia in this way, you will be picked up before sunrise from your accommodation and will soon be floating in the air over the striking Cappadocia landscape. This early morning tour is an additional cost.

Full-Day North Cappadocia Tour
Whether you opt for the hot air balloon adventure or not, you will have time for breakfast at your accommodation before beginning a tour of North Cappadocia. Included in this day tour is a visit to the Goreme Esentepe, which provides the second-best panoramic view of the area (when not flying in a hot air balloon). You will also have a chance to explore the town of Avanos which is famous for terracotta pottery designs that date back to 3,000 B.C. Here you can explore the local wares and chat with the craftsmen who still create these beautiful pieces. Visits to the Goreme Open Air Museum, Monks Valley and Devrent Valley are also included on this tour and are the perfect opportunities to learn about the unique history and natural beauty of these areas. Your guide will take the time to describe these places to you and leave plenty of time for taking pictures.

Before returning to Kayseri airport for your flight to Istanbul you will have some time to rest at your hotel. From the airport, you will return to Istanbul where we will again be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Flight to Istanbul From Cappadocia

Overnight in Istanbul.

Pick up from accommodation in Istanbul
After a night of rest, you will be picked up for your tour of the top highlights of Istanbul. This tour includes all of the major sights worth seeing and it a great way to spend your first day in Istanbul. You will visit Sultanahmet, which is home to the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. You will also visit Topkapi Palace, a beautiful Ottoman structure once occupied by various Ottoman Sultans, as well as Ataturk, the first president of Turkey. And of course, you will get the chance to wander through the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market on earth where you can test out your bargaining skills.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we recommend also visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as its not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.

Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque due to prayers on Fridays we are unable to enter
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul.

After a night of rest, we will transport you back to the airport in Istanbul where you will catch your flight to your next destination.