Tour Overview
6-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour is planned as a 6 Days / 5 Nights journey linking Destinations. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Side, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Uchisar Castle, Cavusin, Pasabag. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport or the cruise port, you will be greeted and transferred privately to your hotel. Hotel check-in is available after 13:00. After settling in, your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to provide a short briefing about your upcoming tour program and answer any questions. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city, or enjoy Istanbul at your own pace.
Discover Istanbul’s Historic Old City (Private Guided Tour)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your private guide at around 10:00 AM in the lobby. Today you will explore the historic heart of Istanbul. Your tour includes visits to the Byzantine Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, where you will see monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II.Continue to the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles. Afterwards, visit the world-renowned Hagia Sophia, one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces of Byzantine history.The tour continues with Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries. Finally, enjoy free time at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world with more than 3,600 shops. The tour ends around 16:00 and you will return to your hotel.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you will be picked up at approximately 08:30 for a half-day tour. The journey begins with a drive along the Golden Horn, where you will also see sections of the historic Byzantine city walls.Your first stop is the colorful Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), famous for its aromatic spices, sweets, and local delicacies. Afterwards, embark on a relaxing Bosphorus cruise, where you can admire Istanbul’s skyline, historic palaces, wooden Ottoman mansions, and the bridges connecting Europe and Asia.The tour concludes around 12:30 at Sultanahmet Square. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. After arriving in Cappadocia, a private transfer will take you to your hotel in Göreme.
North Cappadocia Highlights Tour
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up between 09:45 and 10:00 AM for a full-day exploration of Northern Cappadocia.The first stop is Uchisar, where you can admire the impressive Uchisar Castle and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. Continue to Cavusin (Rose Valley), known for its unique red-colored rock formations. Next, visit the famous Pasabagi (Monks Valley) to see Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys, followed by the Zelve Open-Air Museum, an ancient cave settlement carved into the rock.After lunch, explore the imaginative landscapes of Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley. The tour continues with the picturesque Three Beauties viewpoint before heading to Urgup and Avanos, a town famous for its centuries-old pottery tradition using red clay from the Kızılırmak River. Here you may even try making pottery yourself. Optionally, you may also visit a traditional Turkish carpet weaving workshop. Overnight stay in Göreme.
• Optional Experience: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.
South Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You may leave your luggage at reception while joining the day’s tour. Pick-up will be around 09:45–10:00 AM.The tour begins with a visit to Ortahisar, where you can photograph the impressive rock castle dominating the town. Continue to Mustafapaşa, a charming village formerly inhabited by Greek communities and once known as Sinasos. Next, drive through Şahinefendi to visit the archaeological site of Sobesos, known for its remarkable Roman-era mosaic floors. Later, enjoy a scenic 2 km walk in Soganli Valley, famous for its rock-cut churches and peaceful natural landscape. Lunch will be served in Soganli Village.In the afternoon, explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City—strategically visited on our way to the airport to maximize your final day in Cappadocia. After the tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast, check out from your hotel before 12:00 PM. A private transfer will take you to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
Included
- 🏨 Accommodation 5 nights accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🏛️ Istanbul Old City Tour Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide, private transportation, and entrance fees. Lunch is not included.
- 🚢 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Half-Day Small Group Bosphorus Cruise Tour in the morning.
- 🏛️ Cappadocia Tour 02-Day Regular Small Group Tour in Cappadocia, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
- ✈️ Domestic Flights Flights from Istanbul to Kayseri and Kayseri to Istanbul. Each ticket includes 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of hand luggage.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private transfers from/to airports and hotels throughout the tour with a private car.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support A fully guided Turkey tour package including hotel accommodation, domestic flights, private transfers, professional English-speaking guides, and carefully coordinated travel arrangements.
Not Included
- ✈️ International Flights International flight tickets to and from Turkey.
- 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia.
- 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎟️ Optional Visits & Services Visits, activities, and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses during the tour.
- 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for drivers, guides, and other services.