General Description
Discover each and every one of the reasons that make Istanbul and Cappadocia a complete, renewing and incredible destination. A trip with 4 nights in Istanbul with included tours. 3 nights through Cappadocia, on a half-board basis plus 1 lunch in a local restaurant. Flights, taxes and an itinerary with a wide range of visits that will allow you to be surprised and filled with emotion. 8 days in Turkey, departure from several origins.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for the transfer to the chosen hotel varies according to the arrival airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2 - Istanbul - City Visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we set out to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and, afterwards, enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia. During this crossing, the palaces of the Sultans and old typical wooden houses can be seen. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and still in use, the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. Transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to get to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion, the Jewels of Constantinople, with lunch: visit to the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine period, which was the center of civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator combats were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque, which was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet, who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) of Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are kept. Lunch in a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit to the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660, which can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast and morning departure towards Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains. Upon arrival in the capital, tour along a long street with lions on both sides that leads to the square of the Mausoleum of Atatürk, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey and inaugurated in 1953. Lunch in a local restaurant and continuation to Cappadocia. En route, visit to the Salt Lake, with an area of 1500 km2. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 - Cappadocia - Full Board
We start the day with breakfast. Visit to this fascinating region of original landscape, formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Visit to the open-air museum in the Goreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex. Visit to the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have the spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit in a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic views of the valleys of Cappadocia and will have the opportunity to visit the famous carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops, where quality and good prices can be found. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 - Cappadocia - Free Day - Half Board
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Free day with the possibility of booking a full-day excursion with lunch included – Visit to the Valley of Pasabagi or Çavusin, Uçhisar, where the ancient fortress carved into the rock can be seen; it is the highest point in Urgup where a panoramic view of all the landscapes of the valleys of the area can be enjoyed. Visit to the village of Avanos and, in the afternoon, visit to the incredible underground city of Ozkonak or Kaymakli.
Day 7 - Cappadocia - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - Spain - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to the flight schedule. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for the transfer to the chosen hotel varies according to the arrival airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2 - Istanbul - City Visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we set out to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and, afterwards, enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia. During this crossing, the palaces of the Sultans and old typical wooden houses can be seen. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and still in use, the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. Transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to get to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion, the Jewels of Constantinople, with lunch: visit to the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine period, which was the center of civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator combats were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque, which was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet, who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) of Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are kept. Lunch in a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit to the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660, which can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast and morning departure towards Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains. Upon arrival in the capital, tour along a long street with lions on both sides that leads to the square of the Mausoleum of Atatürk, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey and inaugurated in 1953. Lunch in a local restaurant and continuation to Cappadocia. En route, visit to the Salt Lake, with an area of 1500 km2. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 - Cappadocia - Full Board
We start the day with breakfast. Visit to this fascinating region of original landscape, formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Visit to the open-air museum in the Goreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex. Visit to the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have the spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit in a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic views of the valleys of Cappadocia and will have the opportunity to visit the famous carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops, where quality and good prices can be found. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 - Cappadocia - Free Day - Half Board
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Free day with the possibility of booking a full-day excursion with lunch included – Visit to the Valley of Pasabagi or Çavusin, Uçhisar, where the ancient fortress carved into the rock can be seen; it is the highest point in Urgup where a panoramic view of all the landscapes of the valleys of the area can be enjoyed. Visit to the village of Avanos and, in the afternoon, visit to the incredible underground city of Ozkonak or Kaymakli.
Day 7 - Cappadocia - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - Spain - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to the flight schedule. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Spain. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- International flights on regular airline (20k checked baggage)
- Domestic flight Cappadocia - Istanbul (15k checked baggage)
- 4 nights Istanbul on BB basis
- 3 nights Cappadocia; basis: 2 FB + 1 HB (without drinks)
- Arrival and departure transfer with assistance at all airports
- Transfers by air-conditioned bus/minibus
- Excursions, entrances and transfers according to itinerary
- 24-hour telephone assistance at destination
- Spanish-speaking guide during all visits
- Taxes and basic travel insurance
- Sunday and Thursday departures, the basis is: 1 FB + 1 HB on circuit
Not Included
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance
- Visa processing (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 Rüstem Pasa mosque
- Boat ride on the Bosphorus and visit to the Spice Bazaar
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk
- Panoramic view of Erciyes and Hasan
- Visit to the open-air museum of Goreme
- Stop at the Valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik
Circuit Conditions
- Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements. For Sunday departures entering through Cappadocia, Ankara and the Salt Lake are not visited on the route. The order is generic – the itinerary order changes according to the day of arrival in Istanbul without affecting the visits. The day of the Bosphorus cruise tour is confirmed on the day of arrival through our representative at destination. Important holiday notes: • The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during 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. On Sunday and Thursday departures. We do not pass through Ankara, nor visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk. 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 are double rooms + extra bed. On the day of the Bosphorus visit, the service ends at the Egyptian Bazaar and does not include transfer back to the hotel. There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, most being open buffet where the client can choose. The itinerary order 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 seat availability. 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.
- Pasajeros de nacionalidad española pueden viajar con DNI o pasaportes (vigencia mínima de 6 meses). Otras nacionalidades, consultar requisitos de viaje. Para las salidas en Domingo entrando por Capadocia, no se visita Ankara ni el Lago Salado en el recorrido. El orden es genérico – el orden del itinerario cambia según el día de llegada a Estambul sin afectar las visitas. El día del tour del crucero por el Bósforo, se confirma el día de la llegada a través de nuestro representante en destino. Notas importantes de fiestas: • El gran bazar y el bazar egipcio estarán cerrados durante las fiestas. (la fiesta del Ramadán 20/MAR & 21/MAR & 22/MAR y la fiesta del cordero 27/MAY & 28/MAY & 29/MAY & 30/MAY y día de la república 29/10). • El gran bazar está cerrado los domingos. • El palacio de Topkapi está cerrado los martes, y (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/ENE/2027). • El palacio de Beylerbeyi está cerrado los lunes, y (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/ENE/2027). No hacemos la visita de Joyas de Constantinopla los domingos, los martes y los viernes. En las salidas de los Domingos y los jueves. No se pasa por Ankara, ni se visita el mausoleo de Ataturk. Los españoles son exentos de visado de Turquía, para otras nacionalidades consultar. El día de llegada a Capadocia, no incluye cena para los pasajeros que llegan al hotel después de las 19.00 hrs El desayuno del día de salida desde Estambul a Capadocia, es picnic no en el restaurante del hotel. La elección de los hoteles según la disponibilidad. Las habitaciones Triples en la mayoría de los hoteles. Son habitaciones dobles + cama extra. El día de la visita del Bósforo, termina el servicio en el bazar egipcio y no incluye el traslado de regreso al hotel. No existe dietas especiales en los restaurantes de hoteles o circuito siendo en su mayoría buffet abierto donde el cliente puede elegir. El orden del itinerario después de la llegada a destino este sujeto a cambios según la operativa del circuito en destino. La excursión del globo no se puede garantizar su realización y este sujeto a condiciones climáticas y disponibilidad de plazas. El check in en los hoteles no se puede realizar antes de las 15.00 hrs. El check out del hotel debe ser realizado antes de las 12.00 hrs y hacerlo más tarde supone un suplemento. A la llegada a Estambul, dirigirse al punto de encuentro ** puerta número 9**. Viaje sujeto a condiciones especiales de contratación y anulación. Ver condiciones generales.