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ESSENCES OF ISTANBUL AND CAPPADOCIA

5 (0) 8 Days / 7 Nights Turkey
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General Description

Turkey, a country of traditions, gastronomy, architecture and impressive history. Allow yourself a tour through this incredible destination, during 4 nights in Istanbul, with accommodation and breakfast. 3 nights through Cappadocia on Full Board basis (except Saturday departure / 2 FB) Departure from various origins.

Activity LevelModerate
Group SizeShared group

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul

Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul and reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 2

Day 2 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the city on your own or possibility of booking an optional full-day excursion with lunch: We will begin with a visit to the ancient Roman hippodrome where the Serpent and Theodosius obelisks and also the famous Egyptian Obelisk stand out. After visiting the gardens of the Blue Mosque, unique in the world with six minarets, you will see the very famous Hagia Sophia temple from outside (entrance NOT included) It was the largest sanctuary in the world until the 17th century, built by Emperor Justinian during the 6th century. After lunch we will go to Topkapi Palace, a famous gigantic complex from where the entire Ottoman empire was directed for almost 400 years. In the visit of which the Harem and the Church of Saint Irene are included.Free time in the grand bazaar. (If the excursion coincides with Sunday the Grand Bazaar will not be visited because it is closed (Sundays, religious holidays and January 01 closed). The order of the visits is indicative and can be changed without prior notice, maintaining its content in full as long as the monuments to be visited are not closed for unforeseen reasons

Day 3

Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast

Breakfast and free day to discover the city. Possibility of booking optional excursions.

Day 4

Day 4 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast

Breakfast and free day to discover the city. Possibility of booking optional excursions.

Day 5

Day 5 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board

Picnic breakfast. Departure to Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains, arrival in Ankara, capital of the country, and visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. Lunch. Continuation to Cappadocia. Arrival at the hotel and dinner and accommodation.

Day 6

Day 6 - Cappadocia - Full Board

Breakfast and visit of this fantastic region, for its fascinating and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan Volcanoes 3 million years ago Lunch. In the afternoon visit to the underground city of Özkonak or Mazi, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. Dinner. Accommodation. During your stay you will have the possibility to participate in a folk dance show in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks.

Day 7

Day 7 - Cappadocia - Full Board

Breakfast. Departure to visit the numerous monasteries and chapels of Goreme, carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes. In the afternoon, visit to the Valley of Çavusin. Avcilar and Güvercinlik; which have a spectacular landscape of the ‘Fairy Chimneys’. Lunch. The visit to the village of Uçhisar, a troglodyte village. It is spectacular with its landscape and with its fortress from the period which today is only admired from outside, which is carved into the rock. The visit to Cappadocia will also give you the opportunity to visit typical workshops; of rugs and semi-precious stones. Dinner. Accommodation. At dawn, optionally, you will have the possibility of booking a balloon ride according to availability and weather conditions. Consult.

Day 8

Day 8 - Cappadocia - Spain - Accommodation and Breakfast

Picnic breakfast, transfer to Cappadocia airport to take our flight to Spain via Istanbul. End of our services.

What's in the Package?

Price Includes

  • International flights on regular airline (20k checked baggage)
  • Domestic flight Cappadocia – Istanbul (Tuesday departure does not include this flight) 15k checked baggage
  • 4 nights in Istanbul on BB basis
  • 3 nights in Cappadocia on FB basis (without drinks) except Saturday departure which is 2 FB
  • Arrival and departure transfers with airport assistance
  • Transfer by air-conditioned bus/minibus
  • Visits, excursions and transfers according to itinerary
  • 24-hour telephone assistance at destination
  • Spanish-speaking guide during all visits
  • Taxes and basic travel insurance

Not Included

  • Extended assistance and cancellation insurance
  • Visa procedure (consult nationalities that require it)
  • Meals, drinks, or any other expense not mentioned as included
  • Visits and/or optional excursions
  • Voluntary tips for the circuit guide and driver - recommended 20 € and 10 € respectively

Included Visits

  • Visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk
  • Visit to the underground city of Özkonak or Mazi
  • Visit to the numerous monasteries and chapels of Goreme
  • Stop in the Valleys of Çavusin, Avcilar and Güvercinlik
  • Visit to the village of Uçhisar

Circuit Conditions

  • Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
  • The order is generic – the order of the itinerary changes according to the arrival day in Istanbul without affecting the visits.
  • The day of the Bosphorus cruise tour is confirmed on the arrival day through our representative at destination.
  • Important holiday notes:
  • • The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during the holidays. (Ramadan holiday 20/MAR & 21/MAR & 22/MAR and Eid al-Adha 27/MAY & 28/MAY & 29/MAY & 30/MAY and Republic Day 29/10).
  • • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
  • • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
  • • We do not make the Jewels of Constantinople visit on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Spaniards are exempt from Turkey visa, for other nationalities consult.
  • On the day of arrival in Cappadocia, dinner is not included for passengers arriving at the hotel after 19.00 hrs
  • Breakfast on the day of departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia is picnic, not in the hotel restaurant.
  • The choice of hotels according to availability.
  • Triple rooms in most hotels. They are double rooms + extra bed.
  • On the day of the Bosphorus visit, the service ends at the Egyptian Bazaar and does not include the transfer back to the hotel.
  • There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, being mostly open buffet where the client can choose.
  • The order of the itinerary after arrival at destination is subject to changes according to the operation of the circuit at destination.
  • The balloon excursion cannot be guaranteed and is subject to weather conditions and availability of places.
  • Check-in at hotels cannot be done before 15.00 hrs.
  • Hotel check-out must be done before 12.00 hrs and doing it later involves a supplement.
  • Upon arrival in Istanbul, go to the meeting point ** gate number 9**.
  • Trip subject to special contracting and cancellation conditions.
  • See general conditions.