4D3N Turkiye – Cappadocia

Welcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet with you at the airport. You will be transferred to  hotel.

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia (Interior visit is optional, addmission is not included), Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

Old city is a walking Tour, please be sure that you put on casual shoes.The scarf
requires for ladies to visit the mosques.

Check out hotel, meet guide and begin your day of exploration in Istanbul. Your first stop is the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a hidden gem designed by the famous architect Sinan. Unlike his other works, this mosque stands out for its richly decorated interior, featuring stunning Iznik tiles with elegant floral patterns, possibly commissioned to support the court designer Kara Memi.

Following lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Bosphorus, sailing between two continents—Europe and Asia. Along the way, you’ll pass by impressive landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and traditional wooden mansions lining the waterfront.

After the cruise, have free time to shop at Spice Market, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most vibrant bazaars, famous for its colorful spices, sweets, teas, and souvenirs. Located in the historic Eminönü district, it’s the perfect place to soak in the local atmosphere.

At the end of the tour, transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, our team will meet you at airport and take you to your hotel for check-in.

Begin day early with an optional hot air balloon ride, offering breathtaking views of Cappadocia’s unique landscape as the sun rises. After landing, return to hotel for breakfast before setting off on the South Cappadocia Tour.

Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region, once used for defense and now offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. 

Kızılçukur (Rose Valley), known for its red rock formations, scenic hiking paths, and ancient cave churches dating back to the 5th century. The valley’s colors change beautifully with the daylight, making it a favorite spot for sunset views. 

Çavuşin Village, one of the area’s oldest settlements with cave houses and churches from as early as the 3rd century, partially collapsed due to a landslide in 1960, yet still offering a stunning view. 

Love Valley, known for its white fairy chimneys and unique rock formations. 

Underground City (Özkonak or Kaymaklı), originally used by the Hittites and later by early Christians as a safe haven during invasions—complete with tunnels, living spaces, food storage, and defense systems. 

Pigeon Valley, where you’ll enjoy a scenic viewpoint filled with pigeon houses once used to collect droppings for fertilizing vineyards.

Transfer to airport for your flight to Istanbul. End program.