7 Nights Istanbul & Cappadocia
R36,950.00 pps
The Experience
Istanbul is a magical composition of two continents which offers an unforgettable experience for its travelers, with its colorful daily city life and dynamic nightlife. The beautiful silhouette of the city combines historical sites and monuments such as the many Mosques, Museums and Ottoman palaces from the Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish periods. The skyline covers monumental minarets with skyscrapers and plazas. And especially the Historical Peninsula and the Bosphorus will make you deeply fall in love with the city.
Cappadocia is easily one of the most magical places on earth, and on the bucket lists of many people for this reason. Nowhere else are the fairy chimneys this dense or this filled with history. You will also stay in a Cave Hotel which amazing! This is definitely one of the most beautiful and out-of-this-world experiences Turkey has to offer.
What's Included
- 5 Nights Istanbul
- 2 Nights Cappadocia
- Daily Breakfast
- Private return Airport to Hotel Transfers
- SIC Tours as specified with entrance fees
- English Speaking Tour Guides
- International & Internal Flights
- Remote 24hr emergency assistance from your EPIC Tourism Consultant
What's Excluded
- Meals not specified
- Drinks at meals
- Tips to local Guide & Driver
Specific Terms
- Any day Departure from South Africa
- Minimum two persons traveling
- Rate Subject to Availability at time of booking
- Rates are subject to currency fluctuations
- Ask for our extended Terms & Conditions
Please Note
Day 1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival to Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel Free time is given for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Old City ( Breakfast & Lunch Included )
Between 08:30 - 09:00 am Pick up from hotel you will have a full day guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque (see from exterior), pride of the Byzantine architecture, Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles, Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans and Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul
(*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, replaced by Underground Cistern or Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum & Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, replaced with Spice Bazaar )
Day 3 Istanbul Bosphorus , Spice Market & Fener Balat, Pierre Loti Hill Tour ( Breakfast & Local Lunch included )
Pick up from hotel, we will visit the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices from all over the world. Then, embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents After lunch, visit driving to Pierre Loti Hill where we are going to enjoy the enchanting view and have a coffee at the famous Pierre Loti Cafe. Then, visit Eyüp was a companion of Prophet Muhammed, even during one of his travels prophet Muhammad stayed at Eyüp's home. That's why he is quite special to many believers. After visiting Eyüp Mosque, we will be exploring this conservative town called Eyüp. We will be exploring the old city walls next to the Golden Horn and learn about how the Ottomans conquered Constantinople with gun powder and great cannons. City Walls of Constantinople have been surviving over centuries and waiting to be discovered. Here, we're going to explain how massive byzantine structures affected the longevity of the empire. Later visit Balat and Fener districts are parts of the Greek Heritage of Istanbul. They have been very hipster-like areas for the last ten years with the investments of young, smart Turkish business people. You're going to be fascinated with colorful cafes, boutique stores, and street art. We are finishing the tour here, Overnight in Istanbul
Day 4: Cappadocia (Breakfast Included)
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 5: Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region.
After breakfast at 9:30 – 10:00 a.m Pick up from your hotel & Tour Start from Devrent Valley ( Imagination Valley), spectacular fairy chimneys and beautiful and shapes. After Devrent valley, we will visit Pasabag ( known as monkvalley) where double and triple headed rock formation. Lunch at Avanos, famous for pottery and Redriver ( Kızılırmak). After lunch, you will visit open air museum which heart of Cappadocia. Open air museum famous for wall painting, dates back to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christand monks. The last stop will be Uchisar castle, naturalan done of the biggest mass fairy chimney of the region. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 6 Cappadocia to Istanbul By Internal Flight (Breakfast Included)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel
The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 7 Istanbul (Breakfast Included)
The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 8 : Istanbul (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul and our tour concludes upon arrival to Istanbul. You can connect to your outbound flight.
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