Turkey Tours · Since 2002

3 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour

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Small Group Hotel pickup

Overview

Begin with an airport welcome and hotel transfer in Istanbul, with free time to settle in or optionally join a Bosphorus dinner cruise. The following day combines Istanbul’s essential historic sights—Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar—with a scenic afternoon Bosphorus Cruise, before your included flight to Cappadocia.

Stay in a Cappadocia cave hotel, then explore Devrent Valley, Avanos Village, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle and Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground City with a licensed English-speaking guide. Ideal for travellers seeking a concise, well-organised introduction to two of Turkey’s most memorable destinations, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride available.

Highlights

Explore Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
Cruise the Bosphorus after lunch in Istanbul
Included domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia
Overnight in a distinctive Cappadocia cave hotel
Visit Göreme, Uçhisar and an underground city

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

On arrival at Istanbul New Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, meet our representative outside the international arrivals exit, where they will be holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and explore at your own pace. If you wish, you may join an optional evening dinner cruise and show on the Bosphorus.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): None

Day 2: Istanbul Classic Tour, Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Cappadocia

After breakfast and hotel check-out, join your shared full-day Istanbul tour. The morning takes in the city’s principal historic sights: Hagia Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant before your afternoon Bosphorus cruise. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel to collect your luggage, then continue to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cappadocia Tour and Flight back to Istanbul

An optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight is available before breakfast, at an additional cost. Later, set out on a full-day tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley, Avanos Village, the Goreme Open-Air Museum and Uchisar Castle.

Continue to either Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City. After the tour, transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Tour services finish on arrival at Istanbul Airport.

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions

  • Airport and hotel transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Return domestic flights between Istanbul and Kayseri or Nevşehir
  • One night in a standard-quality Istanbul hotel with breakfast
  • One night in a standard-quality Cappadocia cave hotel with breakfast
  • Breakfasts and lunches as listed
  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide and entrance fees
  • Local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

  • Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel after the return flight
  • International flights
  • Turkish visa
  • Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight
  • Optional tours
  • Drinks with meals
  • Travel insurance

Featured hotels

Hand-picked hotels for your stay across the cities on this tour.

Traveller reviews

1 review for 3 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour

  1. Vidhya B.
    February 2, 2022

    Well planned trip to Istanbul & Cappadocia. Would definitely recommend this company for the great pricing they had and accommodations booked. We will be recommending you to all our Family and Friends.

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