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6-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour

€1285 €1135 / per person
06 Days / 05 Nights
Istanbul, Cappadocia

About This Tour

Embark on a 6-Day Turkey Tour that combines the vibrant city life of Istanbul with the magical landscapes of Cappadocia. This journey provides a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure. In Istanbul, explore the best historical sites in Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Stroll through the Grand Bazaar and enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise to see the city from a unique perspective.

After your Istanbul adventure, fly to Cappadocia for a truly unforgettable experience. Explore the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia and discover the ancient Cappadocia underground city tour. Enjoy a hands-on pottery session in Avanos and optional visits to traditional Turkish carpet factories. For an unforgettable memory, take a sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia’s surreal landscape.

This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive private guided Turkey Tour experience, with comfortable transfers and knowledgeable guides throughout. This 6-day Istanbul and Cappadocia itinerary ensures that every day is filled with remarkable experiences combining history, culture, and natural wonders.

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Highlights of the Tour

Explore the best historical sites in Istanbul, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.
Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise along the strait separating Europe and Asia.
Discover the surreal fairy chimneys in Cappadocia and unique rock formations.
Experience local culture with pottery-making in Avanos and a Cappadocia underground city tour.
Optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia’s magical landscapes.
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Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul! Enjoy a private transfer from Istanbul Airport or Cruise Terminal to your hotel. (Check-in is after 1:00 PM.) Your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel and provide a full briefing on your tour program. Spend the rest of the day and evening at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals : No

After breakfast at 10:00 am, your guide will meet you in the lobby to begin your Private Istanbul Old City Tour. Discover iconic landmarks including the Egyptian Obelisk, Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Wilhelm II Fountain, Blue Mosque, and the historic Hagia Sophia Museum built during Emperor Theodosius’s reign. Continue to explore the majestic Topkapi Palace and shop at the vibrant Grand Bazaar with over 3,600 shops. After the tour, around 4:00 pm, return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast at 08:30, pick up for a morning Istanbul tour. Drive along the Golden Horn and admire the Byzantine City Walls. Explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) before boarding a ferry for a scenic Bosphorus cruise. Tour concludes at 12:30 in Sultanahmet Square. Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Göreme, Cappadocia. Overnight stay in Göreme.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, hotel pick-up will take place around 9:30–10:00 AM. Our first stop is Uchisar, where you can photograph the iconic “Castle” and explore its surroundings from the outside. We then continue to Cavusin (Rose Valley), famous for its striking red rock formations. Next, we visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and the Zelve Open-Air Museum. After lunch, we explore Devrent Valley and the Three Beauties—two essential landmarks of North Cappadocia.
Our journey continues to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, well known for their red clay pottery. Here, you’ll also have the chance to try pottery-making yourself. As an optional cultural stop, we can visit a traditional Turkish rug and carpet workshop. Overnight in Göreme.
OPTIONAL: Start your morning with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride—one of the best ways to experience a Cappadocia sunrise.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Today, after checking out of the hotel, you may leave your bags at reception. Following breakfast, your pick-up will be between 9:30–10:00 AM. The tour begins in Ortahisar, offering excellent photo spots of the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. We then continue to Mustafapasa, a historic former Greek village known as Sinasos. Driving through Sahinefendi, we visit the newly excavated Sobesos Roman ruins, showcasing impressive floor mosaics.
In Soganli Valley, enjoy a 2 km walk through the scenic valley and explore its renowned cave churches, followed by lunch in Soganli Village. Afterward, we visit Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest in Cappadocia, providing a captivating look into ancient subterranean life.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, a transfer will take you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel by 12:00pm. Relax with a private transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Meals : Breakfast

Included

05 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Istanbul - Private Old City Tour (includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transportation – Lunch doest not include today.
Istanbul – Half day Bosphorus Cruise tour in the morning – Small Group
2 x Day Regular Small Group tour in Cappadocia. (Includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportation)
Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri - Kayseri to Istanbul (15 kilos of hold + 8 kilos of hand luggage included)
All transfers from / to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car
Domestic travel insures (Covers only tour dates Turkey)

Excluded

This tour prices does not include International Flight Tickets
Meals and drinks other than specified
Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
Personel expences
Tips for drivers, guides

This 6-Day Turkey Tour is perfect for travelers looking for history, culture, and adventure. With a private guided Turkey Tour experience, you can enjoy personalized attention, comfortable transfers, and expert knowledge. Explore the best historical sites in Istanbul, cruise the Bosphorus, and discover the breathtaking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. The tour also includes a Cappadocia underground city tour and an optional Hot Air Balloon Ride for an unforgettable adventure. This 6-day Istanbul and Cappadocia itinerary ensures you see Turkey’s highlights without missing any key experiences.

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This tour is ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and history enthusiasts. If you want a private guided Turkey Tour experience, enjoy the best historical sites in Istanbul, and explore the surreal fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, this tour is designed for you. Adventure seekers can take a Hot Air Balloon Ride, while culture lovers will enjoy a Cappadocia underground city tour. This 6-day Istanbul and Cappadocia itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to see Turkey’s iconic highlights efficiently and comfortably.

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The best months for a Turkey Tour are spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October). During this time, the best historical sites in Istanbul are less crowded, and the Bosphorus Cruise is particularly scenic. Clear skies in Cappadocia make the Hot Air Balloon Ride spectacular, and exploring the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia or a Cappadocia underground city tour is much more comfortable. This 6-day Istanbul and Cappadocia itinerary is ideal for those seeking pleasant weather and memorable experiences.

Plan your trip during the perfect season for maximum experiences!

How Our Tours Work

Our Turkey tours are individual journeys, not escorted coach tours. You are free to choose your travel dates, adjust the duration, and select the destinations you want to explore, creating a truly personalized experience from start to finish.

Most tours begin in Istanbul, where your adventure continues to other regions by domestic flights, and you return to Istanbul by plane at the end of your journey. Tours that include Gallipoli start with bus transfers to explore the historic battlefields.

All our tours can also be arranged as private, custom-made experiences, allowing you to fully tailor the itinerary, pace, and destinations to your preferences.

Our small group tours provide a more intimate experience while keeping flexibility. In destinations such as Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon, you will explore each site in a group of no more than 14 travelers, led by an expert local guide. This group is formed only for that day’s tour, and on other days you may tour with different small groups depending on the itinerary. After each day of touring, you return to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed travel experience.

This approach combines the freedom of an individual tour with the guidance of a small group experience, giving you the ability to enjoy Turkey at your own pace while benefiting from expert-led excursions.

  • This tour is available for Daily all year round
  • Tour Can be customized.
  • Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
  • Price does not include international flight tickets.
  • Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
  • Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
  • Domestic flights schedule may change.
  • Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

Once we receive your request to book your chosen tour package, we will confirm all services accordingly. Once everything is complete, we will email you the official tour itinerary with all day details. Once you confirm this itinerary, we will proceed to the payment process.

When you confirm the tour itinerary, we require a 50% booking deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining 50% balance will be charged 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour start date.

We Use Secure Payment Method;

All payments you make with us for your tour in Turkey are made through a SECURE ONLINE SYSTEM that automatically provides you with a receipt. 

The system is completely secure and does not require you to provide your credit card information. 

We send you a bank link to make your payment. This link only covers the amount you will pay. 

You open the link and fill in your credit card information in the form and the payment process is completed. This is a safe, secure and hassle-free way to pay your deposit and final payment to us. 

We accept only Credit Cards. VISA or MASTER CARD. Not Debit Cards or other Cards.

Reservations may only be cancelled by written notice sent by email or certified mail to our agency. If such written notice is received before arrival date / travel start date, we will accept such cancellation and refund the land portion costs recoverable from those entities paid on behalf of the travellers only to the extent/amount that such moneys are refunded by those entities to our agency.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Notice received 31 days before date of arrival, no cancellation fee applies.
  • Notice received between 31-21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% refund
  • Notice received between 21-14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% refund
  • Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No refund

Q1: What is included in the 6-day Turkey Tour?
A1: The tour includes private transfers, domestic flights, guided tours, entrance fees, and selected meals. You will enjoy a private guided Turkey Tour experience throughout.

Q2: Can I take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia?
A2: Yes! The sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride is optional during your Cappadocia Tour and offers breathtaking views of the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.

Q3: Which are the best historical sites to visit in Istanbul?
A3: This tour visits the best historical sites in Istanbul, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

Q4: Is the Cappadocia underground city tour suitable for families?
A4: Absolutely. The Cappadocia underground city tour is safe for children and adults, providing a fascinating glimpse into ancient life.

Q5: Can this 6-day Istanbul and Cappadocia itinerary be customized?
A5: Yes, the itinerary is flexible. You can extend stays, add extra activities, or skip certain sites while maintaining a private guided Turkey Tour experience.

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