This tour encompasses all that its title suggests. From the European Cultural Capital to the natural marvel of Cappadocia, you’ll experience numerous attractions and engage in fantastic activities throughout the journey.
This tour encompasses all that its title suggests. From the European Cultural Capital to the natural marvel of Cappadocia, you’ll experience numerous attractions and engage in fantastic activities throughout the journey.
Istanbul - Arrival Day
Istanbul - Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel for some rest. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner where you’ll meet our friendly crew and fellow travelers while savoring traditional Turkish cuisine and experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul at night….
Istanbul - Arrival Day
Istanbul - Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel for some rest. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner where you’ll meet our friendly crew and fellow travelers while savoring traditional Turkish cuisine and experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Istanbul City Tour - Turkish Cooking Lesson
Istanbul - Start your day with a morning orientation and sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Then, participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, where you’ll prepare and enjoy your lunch. Afterward, visit TOPKAPI PALACE, the grand palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, which houses a stunning collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, sultans’ robes, Imperial Treasury jewels, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle with relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next, visit the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, also known as the BLUE MOSQUE, famous for its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Explore the HIPPODROME, the ancient site of chariot races, featuring the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.
Istanbul - Turkish Cooking Lesson
Istanbul City Tour - Belly Dancing and Folklore Class
Istanbul - Begin your day with an 8:30am pick-up from your hotel for a full-day tour of old Istanbul City. Visit ST. SOPHIA, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, renowned as an architectural marvel. Explore the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and a variety of other herbs and spices. After the tour, return to your hotel for a rest.
Istanbul - In the evening, depart for a Belly dancing and folklore class. This memorable class will teach you belly dancing techniques and folklore dance moves, helping you capture the audience’s attention. Overnight in Istanbul.
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Cappadocia - After breakfast, depart for Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, transfer to your Cave hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight at the Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.
Cooking Lesson and Cappadocia Tour
Cappadocia - After breakfast, visit local markets with stops for tastings of artisanal food and wine for lunch. Participate in cooking classes with village women, using traditional recipes. After lunch, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, where rock churches carved by early Christians in the 4th century are adorned with frescoes depicting the life of JESUS. Climb Uchisar Castle, used as a watchtower and inhabited by the village head. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Ceramics Lesson and Cappadocia Tour
Cappadocia - After breakfast, attend a ceramics class where professional ceramic artists will help you create your own ceramic piece to take home as a souvenir. Ceramic art is a renowned craft from the Cappadocia region. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Cappadocia’s spectacular sights, including the Derinkuyu Underground City, which dates back to the Hittites (2000 BC) and served as a shelter for 12 different nations. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia to Istanbul – End of tour
Istanbul - After breakfast, depart for Kayseri airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul, from where you’ll head home. We hope your tour was memorable and look forward to welcoming you on future tours. Have a safe trip home and thank you for choosing us.
- Guided Cappadocia tour
- Textiles and fruit wine tasting
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
- Lunch
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Dinner
- Cooking Class activities
- Breakfast
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
- Belly dancing and folklore class
- All…
- Guided Cappadocia tour
- Textiles and fruit wine tasting
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
- Lunch
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Dinner
- Cooking Class activities
- Breakfast
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
- Belly dancing and folklore class
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Guided Istanbul City Tour
- All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Hotel room taxes
- Ceramics Lesson
- International flights
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
- City tax
- Insurance: All types
- Turkey entry visa
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
- Tipping
- International flights
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
- City tax
- Insurance: All types
- Turkey entry visa
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
- Tipping
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
