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Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya on this 6-day Turkey tour that pairs Byzantine and Ottoman history with the rock landscapes of central Anatolia and the ancient sites of the southern coast. You start in Istanbul, then fly to Cappadocia and on to Antalya, following a route built around the country’s most important regions.
In Istanbul you visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Cappadocia covers Devrent Valley, Avanos, the Zelve Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and Kaymakli Underground City. In Antalya you reach Perge and the famous Aspendos Theatre, with breakfast and lunch included on touring days.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) at your scheduled time, you will be met by our representative at the international arrivals exit, holding a sign with our agency code for identification. Following a brief meet-and-greet, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may choose to rest after your journey or explore the city independently.
Alternatively, you can opt to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the Bosphorus, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.
After breakfast around 8:30 am, check out of your hotel, and you will be picked up for an exciting day exploring Istanbul’s historic Old City.
Your first stop is the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture known for its grand dome and intricate mosaics. Next, you’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique design featuring six minarets.
Continue to the historic Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life, where chariot races and events took place. From there, explore the splendid Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans, showcasing opulent rooms and stunning views over the Bosphorus.
Enjoy a delightful lunch in the Old City. Afterward, immerse yourself in the bustling Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs, handmade crafts, and exotic spices.
At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your hotel to collect your luggage before being transferred to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your evening flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival in Kayseri, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up to begin your full-day tour of Cappadocia. Your first stop will be Devrent Valley, where you’ll marvel at the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys that span three valleys. Next, visit Avanos, famous for its pottery-making heritage dating back to 3000 BC. Here, you’ll experience a traditional pottery workshop and then enjoy lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.
Following lunch, you’ll head to the Zelve Open Air Museum, a monastic settlement dating back to the 9th century, showcasing ancient cave dwellings and churches carved into the iconic rock formations. Afterward, you’ll visit Uchisar Castle, a towering rock formation with panoramic views of Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes (Argeus Mountain). While interior access to the castle is restricted, you can still enjoy breathtaking exterior views.
The final stop of the day is Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and deepest underground cities in Cappadocia, with multiple floors of interconnected tunnels and chambers.
After the tour, you’ll transfer to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your late evening flight to Antalya via Istanbul. Upon arrival at Antalya Airport, a representative will meet you with a sign displaying your name and arrange your transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. From there, you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, an exceptionally well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a capacity of 15,000, the theater is still used for festivals and concerts today.
Afterwards, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river before heading to Side (pronounced “Seeday”). Side is one of Turkey’s best-preserved classical ancient cities, known as a port city that once hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction occurred here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
You will have 1 hour of free time in Side to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the return trip to Antalya, there will be a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Antalya, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Antalya before 12:00 noon. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy and explore the city at your leisure.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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