At a Glance – Istanbul 3 nights, Cappadocia 2 nights
- Visit the Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries
- Admire the magnificence of the Blue Mosque because of its blue Iznik tiles
- Cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus, and view the Asian and European sides during your cruise
- Admire sights like the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ciragan Palace and Rumeli Fortress
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cappadocia
- Discover Göreme Open Air Museum
- Explore Devrent Valley with is lunar-like landscape
Overview
Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn 4 star, Room Included, Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size double bed, handicap accessible), Meals included – Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast, Non-refundable
Divan Cave House 3star, Room Included, Fairy Chimney Room (1 Double Bed), Meals included – Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast, Free WiFi, Free self parking
Itinerary
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul.
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One-way transfer from Airport to Hotel - Private from SAW Airport, Private Transfers, Overnight stay at Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
See the sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour that takes in the city’s famous historical landmarks and cultural sites.
Hippodrome - The center of sport activites in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments;The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column).
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) - Built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet aga. Until 19th century was the traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Hagia Sophia Museum - The best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
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Pls note:
Visit the most important popular sites of Istanbul like St. Sofya, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque. Entrance Fees are included. Duration of the tour is 3 hours.
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Half Day City Tour of Istanbul - Shared Transfers to old Istanbul City (Walking Tour), Starts at 9:00 am (Duration: 3.5 hrs), Shared Transfers
Overnight stay at Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn
Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
Pick up at 09:00 am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Full day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour - Shared Transfers with Spice Bazaar & Shopping, Starts at 9:00 am (Duration: 8 hrs), Shared Transfers, Overnight stay at Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn
Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to airport in Istanbul to board the flight for Kayseri. On arrival, you will be transferred from airport in Kayseri to hotel in Cappadocia. Check-in at your hotel and relax.
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pls note: Once you have collected your luggage, a staff member will be waiting for you at the Arrivals Hall, in front of the ATMs, with a Golden Cappadocia Travel sign. If you are unable to locate the driver/agent, please call Golden Cappadocia Travel on +90 549 760 4842. Languages spoken at the call centre: English, Arabic, Russian, Turkish. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having contacted the agent/driver first. If the supplier doesn't answer the phone, please call our emergency telephone number listed at the bottom of the voucher before leaving the pick-up area.
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One-way transfer from Airport to Hotel - Shared Basis from Kayseri Airport, Shared Transfers
One-way transfer from Hotel to Airport - Private to SAW Airport, Private Transfers
Overnight stay at Divan Cave House
Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
Overnight stay at Divan Cave House
Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home.
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Pls note: You will be picked up at the hotel reception. If you are unable to locate the driver/agent, please call Golden Cappadocia Travel on +90 549 760 4842. Languages spoken at the call centre: English, Arabic, Russian, Turkish. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having contacted the agent/driver first. If the supplier doesn't answer the phone, please call our emergency telephone number listed at the bottom of the voucher before leaving the pick-up area.
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One-way transfer from Hotel to Airport - Shared Basis to Kayseri Arpt, Shared Transfers,
Breakfast Included at Hotel, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
Inclusions & Eclusions
Inclusions
- Istanbul - Stay for 3 nights at Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Golden Horn, Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size double bed, handicap accessible), Bed and Breakfast, Non-refundable
- Day 1 One-way transfer from Airport to Hotel - Private from SAW Airport, Private Transfers
- Day 2 Half Day City Tour of Istanbul - Shared Transfers to old Istanbul City (Walking Tour), Starts at 9:00 am (Duration: 3.5 hrs) Shared Transfers
- Day 3 Full day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour - Shared Transfers with Spice Bazaar & Shopping, Starts at 9:00 am (Duration: 8 hrs) Shared Transfers
- Day 4 One-way transfer from Hotel to Airport - Private to SAW Airport, Private Transfers
- Breakfast Included on 3 days, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
- Cappadocia2 nights, Stay for 2 nights at Divan Cave House, Fairy Chimney Room (1 Double Bed), Bed and Breakfast, Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- One-way transfer from Airport to Hotel - Shared Basis from Kayseri Airport, Shared Transfers
- Day 6 One-way transfer from Hotel to Airport - Shared Basis to Kayseri Arpt, Shared Transfers
- Breakfast Included on 2 days, Lunch Not Included, Dinner Not Included
Exclusions
- Passport fees, immunization costs, city taxes at the hotel and local departure taxes (wherever applicable)
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Tips for services and experiences
- Any Visa required, unless mentioned as an inclusion
- Read useful information and terms for more on what is included and excluded
Useful Tips Before Booking
- Vehicle provided is based on the number of people travelling. Extra charges will be applicable if additional vehicles (or vehicle with bigger capacity) are required due to travellers carrying extra or oversized luggage.
- At the time of check-in to your hotel, hotel may ask you to make an advance/security deposit (amount depends upon hotel policy). This amount is refunded at the time of check-out, minus the cost of any items taken from the mini-bar or other charges (like late check-out or any damages done to the accommodation).
- Any ticket to attractions, museums, train, cable car, ferries, rides, safari, etc. are not included unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- We reserve the right to issue a full refund in case we believe that we are unable to fulfil the services for any technical reasons.
- The cost and ticket issued for various attractions with regards to any children travelling are based on the age provided at the time of creating the package quote. If the service provider decide to charge extra cost based on the height of the children or wrong information as per Passport, then the cost has to be borne by the customer on site.
- Please make sure that the passport of all guests travelling is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- We can only facilitate the visa application for the travelling passengers. Granting of visa is solely at the discretion of Embassy. If visa is rejected or delayed by the Embassy for any reason then we are not liable to give any refund and respective cancellation policies will apply.
