Tour Code : EN-102

Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and private transfer to the hotel. You’ll have free time after check-in. Discover Istanbul yourselves.
Accommodation in Istanbul.  

After breakfast, meet the guide at the hotel at 08:00. Explore Istanbul's Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the Church of the Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sophia, which has an essential place in the history of art and architecture. Stroll around Hippodrome Square, which was used for chariot races and other sporting events during the Roman Empire. We see the remnants of its glorious past, such as the Serpent Column, the Theodosius Obelisk, the German Fountain, and the Sultan Ahmet Tomb.
Visit the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's most important symbols. Its domes, courtyards, blue Iznik tiles, and six thin minarets are impressive. 
Topkapı Palace is a magnificent palace where the Ottoman Sultans and their families lived and ruled the empire for 400 years. It is impressive and has dazzling treasures.
We have a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Grand Bazaar, a 540-year-old indoor shopping mall with 64 streets and over 4000 shops.
Overnight in Istanbul ( Breakfast )

Today, explore the daily life of Istanbul.  Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), where you can experience the mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, etc.
Visit Rustem Pasha Mosque, one of the best examples of Ottoman architecture, built in 1564. Its walls are covered with tiles featuring floral and tulip motifs up to the base of the dome
Afterwards, the best way to get to know Istanbul is to take a Bosphorus boat tour along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the European and Asian continents. We see beautiful wooden mansions, the Rumeli Fortress, the Dolmabahce Palace, the Maiden Tower, and the Glorious Bosphorus Bridge from the boat deck.
We have a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Then visit the Balat neighbourhood, where history and colours meet.
Balat is one of the oldest and most colourful neighbourhoods in Istanbul. Its historic churches, mosques, and lively streets offer visitors a unique atmosphere. Meanwhile, the colourful historic houses on the narrow streets offer perfect photo frames.
Walking on famous Istiklal Street and shopping opportunities.
Overnight in Istanbul ( Breakfast ) 

After breakfast, private transfer to Istanbul Airport, flight to Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Airport, and transfer to Cappadocia Hotel.
Optional Events in Cappadocia: You can join one of them 
- Hot Air Balloon Tour
- Jeep Safari Sunset
- Horse riding safari 
- ATV Quad safari Sunset
- Turkish Night
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast - Dinner)

Optional: Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride (04:30 – 09:00). Please contact your guide to book.
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our Cappadocia Tour at 10:00 AM. Our first stop is Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, formed by ancient volcanic lava and natural erosion.  Pigeon Valley is famous for its pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic rock.
Next, we visit the remarkable Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautifully preserved rock-cut monasteries, churches, and chapels decorated with ancient frescoes.

Visit Paşabağı Valley (Monks Valley), one of Cappadocia's most iconic locations. This valley is famous for its extraordinary fairy chimneys, unique rock formations shaped by thousands of years of erosion. Historically, these natural formations were used as dwellings and hermitages by monks and religious communities.

Devrent Valley, where unusual rock formations resemble animals and other fascinating shapes, offers a unique natural sculpture gallery.
Lunch break in the charming town of Avanos, and visit the Pottery atelier.
Avanos is well known for its centuries-old tradition of pottery and ceramics, made using the red clay of the Kızılırmak River. Here, we will visit a traditional pottery workshop to observe how these world-famous ceramics are crafted. Guests may also try shaping clay on a traditional kick wheel and browse for unique handmade souvenirs
Overnight in Cappadocia.(Breakfast – Dinner)

Our tour will start after breakfast, and the day's first stop will be Mustafapaşa Village, an old Greek town formerly known as Sinasos, where Orthodox Greeks and Turks lived together until 1924. Here, we will observe the local life and the authentic stone houses built by Sinasos architects. Afterwards, visit Kaymaklı Underground City, which is believed to be the oldest underground city in Cappadocia. It is estimated that people have been living in houses built on rock since the Palaeolithic Period. However, we know they were mainly used to protect against Roman, Persian, and Arab attacks. 
Lunch break in a local restaurant. Visit Fairy Chimneys from the Göreme panorama hill and Göreme village.
Take a short shopping break in a family-run onyx workshop and experience how gemstones like onyx are shaped, polished, and turned into valuable objects. You can also shop for inexpensive and easy-to-carry gifts or accessories.
Overnight in Cappadocia.  (Breakfast - Dinner)

Take breakfast in Cappadocia hotel. Private transfer to Kayseri airport Flight to Istanbul and transferred to Hotel.
Free day for shopping in Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul ( Breakfast ) 

Free time until the flight hour. Private transfers from the hotel to Istanbul Airport will take place 3- 5 hours before your flight time.  (Breakfast 

People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 0.00 4304.00 0.00
2 Pax 2459.00 2926.00 2459.00
7 - 11
2226.00
3 - 6
742.00
1 - 2
70.00
3 Pax 2109.00 2576.00 2109.00
7 - 11
1876.00
3 - 6
625.00
1 - 2
70.00
4 Pax 1887.00 2353.00 1887.00
7 - 11
1654.00
3 - 6
551.00
1 - 2
70.00
5 Pax 1770.00 2237.00 1770.00
7 - 11
1537.00
3 - 6
512.00
1 - 2
70.00
6 Pax 1696.00 2162.00 1696.00
7 - 11
1463.00
3 - 6
488.00
1 - 2
70.00
7-9 Pax 1611.00 2078.00 1611.00
7 - 11
1378.00
3 - 6
459.00
1 - 2
70.00
10-14 Pax 1516.00 1982.00 1516.00
7 - 11
1283.00
3 - 6
428.00
1 - 2
70.00
15-19 Pax 1463.00 1929.00 1463.00
7 - 11
1230.00
3 - 6
410.00
1 - 2
70.00
20-24 Pax 1431.00 1897.00 1431.00
7 - 11
1198.00
3 - 6
399.00
1 - 2
70.00
25-29 Pax 1410.00 1876.00 1410.00
7 - 11
1177.00
3 - 6
392.00
1 - 2
70.00
30-40 Pax 1367.00 1834.00 1367.00
7 - 11
1134.00
3 - 6
378.00
1 - 2
70.00
People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 0.00 4982.00 0.00
2 Pax 2756.00 3604.00 2756.00
7 - 11
2374.00
3 - 6
1187.00
1 - 2
70.00
3 Pax 2406.00 2873.00 2406.00
7 - 11
2025.00
3 - 6
1012.00
1 - 2
70.00
4 Pax 2184.00 3032.00 2184.00
7 - 11
1802.00
3 - 6
901.00
1 - 2
70.00
5 Pax 2067.00 2915.00 2067.00
7 - 11
1685.00
3 - 6
843.00
1 - 2
70.00
6 Pax 1993.00 2841.00 1993.00
7 - 11
1611.00
3 - 6
806.00
1 - 2
70.00
7-9 Pax 1908.00 2756.00 1908.00
7 - 11
1526.00
3 - 6
763.00
1 - 2
70.00
10-14 Pax 1813.00 2661.00 1813.00
7 - 11
1431.00
3 - 6
716.00
1 - 2
70.00
15-19 Pax 1760.00 2608.00 1760.00
7 - 11
1378.00
3 - 6
689.00
1 - 2
70.00
20-24 Pax 1728.00 2576.00 1728.00
7 - 11
1346.00
3 - 6
673.00
1 - 2
70.00
25-29 Pax 1707.00 2555.00 1707.00
7 - 11
1325.00
3 - 6
663.00
1 - 2
70.00
30-40 Pax 1660.00 2512.00 1664.00
7 - 11
1283.00
3 - 6
641.00
1 - 2
70.00

* Tour Type    : Private Tour
* Price Policy : Price changes depending on the number of people.
* Ask about private tour price discount rates on particular dates.

Price includes

Istanbul Airport round-trip transfer twice.

Kayseri Airport round-trip transfer

Flight tickets Istanbul – Kayseri Economy Class 15 Kg Luggage, 8 kg Cabin Bag

7-night hotel accommodation, daily breakfast

3 Dinners

4 Nights Istanbul + 3 Nights Cappadocia

Entrance fees, as per  the itinerary

Professional licensed English tour guide.

Private air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

All parking, highway, and bridge fees.

VAT,  City Tax

Price Excludes

Personal Expenses.

Any Lunch and dinner other than specified

No early check-in / late check-out

Medical and Travel Insurance.

Any porterage charges

Tips.

Tip policy for the group
The minimum recommended daily tip for tour guides, drivers, waiters, hotel staff and other service staff on the tour is 7 EURO  per day. This tip is paid in cash upon arrival in Türkiye to the travel agency representative and is distributed among the provider's personnel during the tour.

Cancellation Policy    
- For cancellations made 61 days or more before the tour, a 100% refund will be provided. (Except per person 250 € for registration, bank commission, and domestic flight ticket cost)
- For cancellations made 60 - 46 days before the tour, a 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- For cancellations made 45 – 31 days before the tour, a 20% refund.(Except for the BankCommission)
- No refunds for reservations made 30 days before the tour. %100 Penalty is applied.

Remarks
- Please note that travel health insurance is mandatory.
- The guide may change the tour program due to bad weather, traffic jams, or similar situations.
- If any location in the itinerary is closed, we will arrange to visit other places.
- During the tours, you will walk approximately 2 km daily on uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps.
- During summer, you should wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Please bring a raincoat, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, and an umbrella to stay comfortable in winter.
- When visiting churches and mosques,  it is recommended to wear plain clothing, including closed and long skirts
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.
- Please ensure that you carry your passport for all domestic flights. Domestic flights are in economy class, and the luggage limit is 15 Kg.
- If Alsero Tours changes the itinerary or hotels, Alsero Tours will cover any incidental expenses.
-  Alsero Tours is not financially responsible for any extra tour and journey costs that may arise due to travel program changes or force majeure circumstances beyond our control, such as bad weather conditions, passenger health problems, earthquake, fire, roadblock, or flight cancellation.

Individual Domestic Flight ticket information.
We endeavour to provide our esteemed guests with the highest level of comfort during intercity travel over long distances by facilitating direct flights whenever possible. This arrangement ensures that no time is wasted during flight transfers at Istanbul Airport. Nevertheless, it is essential to note that direct flights between Cappadocia and Ephesus and Cappadocia and Antalya are only available on select days of the week from May to October. Daily direct flights are not on offer. Guests may need to adjust their travel dates by one to two days to align with these direct flight schedules. It may be necessary to incorporate a connecting flight to Istanbul to complete the tour if this adjustment proves unfeasible. Any requisite modifications to the tour itinerary can be addressed by submitting the passengers' information.

Flight ticket group reservation policy            
Please note that flight ticket prices included in tour packages are only valid for individual passengers. If you are travelling in a group, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets well in advance to avoid any significant price increases. For domestic flights, such as Istanbul to Cappadocia, it's best to book your group tickets at least 5-6 months before your trip. Failure to do so may result in limited availability and higher prices. Once your group reservation is confirmed, you must pay 30% of the ticket price within two days to secure your booking. The airline company may cancel your group request and ticket prices if payment is not received within this timeframe.

Closing Days of Sites in Istanbul
Sunday           - Grand Bazaar
Monday         - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Tuesday         - Topkapı Palace, Military Museum
Wednesday  -  Chora (Kariye) Museum, Yedikule, Rumeli Fortress
Thursday       - Usually, all museums are open
Friday           - St. Sophia and Blue Mosques 11:30 - 14:00, no visit during worship time.      

HOTELS  
Standard Package  Hotels 

Istanbul  (4)        : Erboy Hotel 4* - Piya Sport Hotel 4*
Cappadocia (3)  : Dilek Kaya Hotel 4 - Avtasya Hotel 5  

Gold  Package Hotels 
Istanbul (4)         : Barcelo Istanbul 5*
Cappadocia (3)  : Utopia Cave Hotel - Barcelo Cappadocia 5*
Note: Sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date, subject to availability. Otherwise, similar hotels are booked.

HIGHLIGHTS
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar
Bosphorus Cruise, Hagia Sophia, Cappadocia; Uchisar Castle, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi Valley, Mustafa Pasha Village, Kaymakli Underground City, Avanos, Göreme Open-air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Göreme.

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Tour Code
EN-102
Tour Name
Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights
Departure Point
İstanbul, Türkiye
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8-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia Tour by Aeroplane
The 8-Day Istanbul Cappadocia Tour offers a comfortable and safe itinerary. This tour starts in Istanbul and continues with a flight to Cappadocia. Explore Istanbul's historical monuments and natural beauty, and admire the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, among the most breathtaking sights on Earth. Experience the privilege of staying in a cave hotel. This is an 8-day Istanbul and Cappadocia trip with affordable prices and more.

Information
  • Tour Code : EN-102
  • Duration : 8 Days
  • Start : İstanbul, Türkiye
  • End : İstanbul, Türkiye
  • Tour Season : All year round
  • Transfer : Vehicle and Airplane
  • Distance : 600 Km.
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