6-Day Turkey Cappadocia Gold Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul!

Istanbul, a city where history, culture, and modernity blend together perfectly. After arriving, passing through passport control, and collecting your luggage, you will meet your driver just outside the arrivals area, and transfer to your hotel.

In the evening, you can enjoy some free time and have a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul.

Day 2: Old City Tour (Breakfast)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will begin exploring Istanbul’s historical peninsula with your guide.Visit Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans lived, governed the empire, and held significant state ceremonies for nearly 400 years.

Next, visit Hagia Sophia, a magnificent structure that has served as both a church and a mosque throughout history.Step into the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), admired for its harmonious design and the striking blue Iznik tiles.

Explore the Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine social life, where thrilling chariot races and imperial ceremonies took place.

Next, visit the Basilica Cistern, an atmospheric underground water reservoir supported by ancient columns, and discover the Medusa heads.

End your Old City tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, where you can wander through its maze of shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices and handmade goods.

Return to your hotel in the evening to relax and unwind.

Day 3: Bosphorus Tour / Flight to Cappadocia  (Breakfast)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will start a pleasant day exploring the Bosphorus area and Dolmabahçe Palace with your guide.

Begin your day with a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace, the residence of the late Ottoman sultans. Admire the crystal chandeliers, finely decorated halls, and the palace’s impressive location along the Bosphorus, where history and elegance come together.

After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus boat tour. As you cruise between Europe and Asia, take in the views of elegant waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, graceful mosques, and the iconic Bosphorus Bridge. Your guide will share interesting stories and historical background about the landmarks along the way.

Feel the refreshing breeze and capture unforgettable photos of Istanbul from the water.

At the end of the tour, you will return to your hotel and then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. You will spend the night in Cappadocia.

Day 4 : North Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll begin exploring the fascinating northern region of Cappadocia with your guide.

Marvel at the towering rock formations known as Fairy Chimneys, which have been hollowed out into cave towns.Your first stops will be Devrent Valley, famous for its imaginative rock formations, and Paşabağ, where fairy chimneys rise in clusters.Next, visit Avanos, where you can observe traditional pottery-making techniques passed down through generations using the rich red clay from the Kızılırmak River.Explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-hewn churches and centuries-old frescoes that offer a glimpse into the region’s early Christian history.

After the tour, you'll be transferred back to your hotel. The evening is yours to relax or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 5: South Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast &

Lunch)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Love Valley, known for its unusual rock formations and peaceful walking paths.Next, explore the quiet village of Çavuşin, famous for its abandoned cave houses and rock-carved churches that reflect the region’s ancient character.Continue to Uçhisar Castle, a towering rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia.Later, visit the Kaymaklı Underground City, a vast network of tunnels and chambers once used by early Christians seeking refuge.Finish the day with a stop at Pigeon Valley, known for its scenic views and the small pigeon houses carved into the rock faces.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul.

Day 6: Time to Say Goodbye – Turkiye (Breakfast)

Enjoy your free time around the hotel until it’s time for your transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international flight connection.

You will create legendary memories on this journey, offering an experience that combines history, nature, and culture. Every corner holds a discovery waiting for you!

Included

- Hotel Accomodation

- Domestic Flights (15 + 8 KG per person )

- Services of professional English-speaking guide

- Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary

- Entrance fees to museums and sites 

- Transportation & Transfers

- Included meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.

Not Included

- Drinks During the Lunch Tips

- Travel Insurance

- Personal Expenses

- Optional Hot Air Balloon

Hotels :

• Istanbul 5* : Sura Hotels -  Vogue Supreme Hotel – Fer Hotel

• Kusadasi 5* : Double Tree by Hilton – Elite World Kusadasi – Unique Life Style Hotel

• Cappadocia 5* : Carus Hotel – Gamirasu Hotel – Kelebek Cave Hotel

• Pamukkale 5* : Hierapark Thermal Hotel – Doga Thermal Hotel – Ramada Resort Thermal Hotel

• Antalya 5* : Holiday Inn Lara - Ramada Plaza Antalya – Crown Plaza Hotel

  
  

Price : 1820 USD