Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - Upon arriving at Istanbul Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and driven to your hotel.

Treasures of Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth, except for the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It served as the religious center of the city during the Byzantine era.

Topkapi Palace - Topkapı Palace was not only the imperial residence of the Sultan but also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome, built by Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, was the civic center during the Roman period, accommodating up to 100,000 spectators.

Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, constructed by Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616, is one of the most renowned landmarks of the old city, famous for its six minarets and magnificent dome.

Grand Bazaar - With 18 entrances and over 4,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the world.

Flight to Cappadocia

Istanbul - Enjoy exploring the city at your leisure until your scheduled pick-up time for the airport. Optional: Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Market Tour.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Meet your driver at the designated pick-up time and proceed to the airport for your 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Kayseri.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will safely transport you to your hotel. Check-in and enjoy an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Museum features numerous rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with beautiful frescoes.

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley is famous for its whimsical animal-shaped rocks, resembling a natural sculpture zoo. A rock pillar even resembles the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. Experience the valley’s unique lunar landscape and feel as if you’re in another world.

Pasabag - Pasabag, meaning the Pacha’s vineyard, is also known as Monks Valley. It was home to the hermitage of Simeon monks. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon and a hermit’s shelter are built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag Valley boasts some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, with twin and even triple rock caps, a style unique to the region.

Avanos - In Avanos, enjoy a typical Turkish lunch and try your hand at pottery with local experts.

Goreme Panorama - Goreme Panorama offers one of the best panoramic views of the fairy chimneys.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar, the highest natural rock castle, provides a stunning panorama of the surrounding area.

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Rose Valley - Rose and Red Valley is a uniquely beautiful area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges tinted pink, especially at sunset. The minerals in the sandstone give it a pink hue, which becomes more pronounced throughout the day, peaking at sunset.

Cavusin - Cavusin is surrounded by a valley that gradually widens, known as Red Valley. The village’s houses are carved into massive rock formations and it is famous for its rock churches.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is named for the numerous man-made dovecotes carved into the soft volcanic tuff. It is one of the best spots for walking in the captivating Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City - The underground cities once sheltered 15,000 Christians, providing refuge and worship spaces until the end of the 7th century AD. Explore the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30 km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar - Ortahisar is renowned for its friendly residents, charming stone houses, narrow streets, lovely churches, and the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - At the end of the tour, you will be driven to Kayseri Airport for your 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul Airport - Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will safely transport you to your hotel. Check-in.

Departure Day

Istanbul Airport - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and, according to your flight schedule, proceed to the airport. End of service.

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Istanbul
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Cappadocia
• Daily Breakfast
• Lunch included
• Meal plan as outlined in the itinerary
• Comfortable land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Economy-class domestic flight tickets (2 tickets)
• Airport transfer services (6 transfers)

• Beverage with Meals
• Tips for the guides&drivers (Optional)
• Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Entry tickets to historical sites
• Hot Air Balloon Flight (optional)

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Turkey. Begin your journey in Istanbul, a city where Asia and Europe converge and which served as the capital for three distinct empires. Stroll through the historic Peninsula and visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Then, venture to Cappadocia to explore its underground cities, marvel at rock-cut churches, storage rooms, and kitchens, and gain insights into the history of early Christians with guidance from a local expert.

The tour offers two options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can choose your preferred option when purchasing the tour.

EXCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. Domestic flight tickets are NOT included and must be arranged independently. It is advisable to consult with the tour operator before booking, as only specific flights are recommended for this itinerary.

INCLUDE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: The group size will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. Domestic flight tickets are INCLUDED and will be arranged by us.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• The tour combined with individual transfers and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), “planes” are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are “Family-owned local restaurants” that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.

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