Tour Information
With this tour, you will enjoy both Cappadocia and the snowy mountains. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to spend time in Istanbul.
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul: One of our colleagues will be waiting for you at the arrival hall bearing a sign of Efendi Travel. He/she will accompany you to our vehicle and you will be transferred directly to your hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour: You will be picked up from your hotel at around 08:30. You will visit: Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome Grand Bazaar After lunch you will see: Topkapi Palace , Sultan Tombs and the tour ends about 16:30 and back to hotel Accommodation in Istanbul. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Blue Mosque will not be visited on Fridays.
Day 3: Bosphorus and Two Continents Tour : Pick up time is about 08.30 from the hotel. You will visit : Golden Horn ( from the bus ), Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) and then have a boat cruise on Bosphorus. You will also view Imperial gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Çiragan Palace Hotel Kempinski and Beylerbeyi Palace during the tour. After lunch, you will drive to the Asian Side of Istanbul, and you will have a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asian) side in 2 minutes using the Bosphorus Bridge. The first stop is Beylerbeyi Palace which is the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with Harem. The next stop is Camlica Hill which is the highest natural point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. After the tour, your guide will drop you off at your hotel at around 18:00. Accommodation in Istanbul. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Day 4: (Check-out from the hotel at noon) Transfer from your hotel at around 14:00 and then have a flight to Kayseri at 17:00 and then transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
(breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Day 5: First Day in Cappadocia: You will be picked up from your hotel at around 09:00, then you will drive to Devrent Valley where the geographical formations remind a place of another planet. Then in Pasabagi, you will take a stroll between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From there driving to Avanos to have lunch. After having the lunch you leave from Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art in Goreme Open Air Museum. Then you will drive to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel at around 17:00. Accommodation in Cappadocia. (breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the tour)
Day 6: Second Day in Cappadocia: You will be picked up from your hotel at around 09:00 for a tour on a 4km hike through the Rose Valley visiting the churches. Afterwards visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch in Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the marvel of construction that is the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel at around 17:00. Accommodation in Cappadocia. (breakfast at hotel and lunch on the tour)
Day 7 : Transfer from your hotel at 10:00 a.m and then drive to Erciyes, You will have a Half Board Accomodation in Erciyes. You can enjoy snow. Accomodation in Erciyes.(Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel)
Day 8: Free day and Accomodation in Erciyes . (Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel)
Day 9 : (Check-out from the hotel at noon) Transfer from your hotel at around 14:00 and then have a flight to Istanbul at 17:00 and then transfer to your hotel in Istanbul
Day 10: You will be picked up from your hotel depending on your flight time and transferred to the airport directly for your departure flight home. Price: 3100 EUR per person in double/twin room. If you are a single traveler, there will be a 50% single supplement surcharge. Price can change for Semester periods in Turkey and Christmas days Tour Price Includes Accommodation in 3* hotels or similar boutique hotels Meal services during the tour noted in the itinerary above Transportation by major flight companies Professional licensed guiding services Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours The local tours may include some shopping facilities if the timing will be available Tour Price Excludes Personal expenses Dinners Tips (optional) | ||||
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Extra Offers
Whirling Dervish Show: 40 Eur per person extra
Rhythm of the Dance Show:30 Eur per person extra
Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus: 60 Eur per person extra
Turkish Night, Dinner & Belly Dance Show: 70 Eur per person extra
Standard Hot-air Balloon Ride: 270 Eur per person extra