This six-day tour is packed with many top highlights from Istanbul, Ankara, and Cappadocia. With two nights in Istanbul, one night in Ankara, and two nights in Cappadocia, you will have the ideal duration to explore much of the beauty that Turkey has to offer. *Eskapas is a great option to discover Istanbul and Cappadocia.* **Important Trip Notes** - (*) Please note that this itinerary is a draft and subject to change. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive definitive information and a customized itinerary featuring details such as hotels, meeting locations, times, emergency contact numbers, and flight specifics. This information will be sent to you via email or uploaded to your dashboard. Make sure to review the trip document carefully and feel free to ask any questions. No other documents are valid. - (*) A copy of the Passport ID page for each traveler is required for this trip. You can cover your photo with a piece of paper on the copy. This is necessary for issuing your flight, cruise, or ferry tickets.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and meet with an English-speaking assistant at the airport. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Meals: Not included.
Istanbul
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the Spice Market for shopping. Enjoy some free time before meeting up for a 1.5-hour Bosphorus Cruise, which sails along the strait that separates Asia and Europe. During the cruise, you will admire the stunning views of Istanbul, including its forests, palaces, and historic wooden houses on both continents. Afterward, have lunch at a local restaurant. Post-lunch, visit the Sultanahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque), the Hippodrome, and the renowned Hagia Sophia. Spend some free time at the Grand Bazaar before returning for an overnight stay in Istanbul. Meals include breakfast and lunch.
Overnight: Istanbul
Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depart to visit Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans (note: entrance fee for the harem section is not included). Afterwards, leave the hotel for Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Arrive in Ankara in the early evening. Overnight stay in Ankara, with breakfast and dinner included.
Overnight: Ankara
Ankara
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, where you'll explore Neolithic and Paleolithic artifacts from the Urartu, Hatti, Hittite, and Phrygian civilizations. Next, head to the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. Please note, government ceremonies may occur without prior notice, closing the mausoleum to visitors; if this happens, the visit will be a panoramic photo stop only. In the afternoon, drive to Cappadocia, stopping en route to explore one of the largest underground cities in the region, built by early Christians seeking refuge from attacks. Overnight in Cappadocia. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Begin your day with breakfast before embarking on a full-day tour of Cappadocia. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning cave churches in the valley. Continue to Uchisar Village and marvel at the breathtaking fairy chimneys. Explore Derbent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations, and take the opportunity to participate in carpet and onyx-stone workshops. Overnight in Cappadocia with breakfast and dinner provided at the hotel. For an unforgettable experience, consider an optional hot air balloon tour. Depart early in the morning for a chance to witness the captivating beauty of Cappadocia from above, including its intriguing rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural structures, and lunar landscapes.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Cappadocia
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your onward flight to Istanbul. Our services conclude upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport. Meals: Breakfast (provided if departure flight schedule allows). Overnight: Not applicable.
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.