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Itinerary Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with our top-rated 4-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour. Experience the best of two worlds, starting with a guided sightseeing experience in Istanbul to witness the holy Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the opulent Topkapi Palace. Wander through the historic Grand Bazaar before flying to Cappadocia. Uncover the secrets of the Zelve Open-Air Museum and Kaymakli Underground City, then admire the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent Valley. This 4-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour ensures maximum comfort with domestic flights, airport transfers, and a unique cave hotel stay included. While a hot air balloon ride is optional/extra cost, the memories are priceless. Secure your Turkey travel package now!
Trip Highlights:
- Istanbul – Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace – Ottoman heritage
- Grand Bazaar – shopping & culture
- Cappadocia – Zelve Open-Air Museum
- Pigeon Valley – panoramic views
- Pasabag – fairy chimneys
- Kaymakli Underground City – ancient refuge
- Devrent Valley – imagination rocks
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up to begin your Istanbul Old City Tour, exploring some of the most iconic landmarks in the city’s historic heart.
Your first stop is the majestic Hagia Sophia, an architectural masterpiece of the Byzantine era. Admire its grand dome and stunning mosaics, each narrating a piece of history. Continue to the elegant Blue Mosque, famous for its mesmerizing blue Iznik tiles and unique design.
Next, visit the Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine social and political life, where you will see historical monuments such as the Serpent Column and the Obelisk of Theodosius. Your journey then leads to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, showcasing imperial treasures and spectacular views of the Bosphorus.
After a traditional lunch in the Old City, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Here, you can shop for souvenirs, Turkish carpets, jewelry, and exotic spices.
After the tour ends in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your late evening flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
As an optional experience, you may book an early morning hot air balloon ride to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an additional cost.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up around 9:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia’s unique valleys, rock formations, and historical sites.
Your morning exploration includes a visit to the Zelve Open-Air Museum, an incredible complex of cave dwellings and ancient monasteries that reveal the region’s spiritual heritage. Next, enjoy the panoramic beauty of Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into volcanic rock. You will also make a short photo stop at Uçhisar, offering sweeping views of Cappadocia’s landscapes.
Afterward, savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Cappadocian dishes.
In the afternoon, continue your tour with the iconic Fairy Chimneys of Pasabag, known for their surreal rock formations. Next, descend into the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City, a multi-level subterranean city used by early Christians for refuge. Your last stop is Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where naturally shaped rocks resemble animals and mythical figures.
After the tour ends in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (check-out time is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport based on your flight schedule. End of our tour and services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Arrival and departure airport transfers and all ground transportation
- Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul → Kayseri or Nevşehir → Istanbul
- 2 nights in Istanbul at a special-class or 4-star hotel, including breakfast
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
- Entrance fees for all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight tickets.
- Turkey Tourist Visa Fees.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not explicitly mentioned in the program.
- Dinner and Drinks.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Important notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described in the program will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour upon request at an additional cost.
- Regular group tours include shopping stops as part of the itinerary.
- Please provide your arrival details at the time of booking.
- The Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays due to religious prayer services. On these days, only the outside area of the Blue Mosque can be visited.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during religious holidays
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation.
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation.
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation.
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After reviewing the detailed tour itinerary, you can make an online reservation by following these steps:
- Select Your Tour Details:
- Go to the tour itinerary page.
- On the right side of the page, find the online booking form.
- Select the number of travelers and your desired tour start date.
- Choose Extra Options (Add-Ons):
- Proceed to the next step to view available add-ons.
- Choose any extra options you wish to include in your tour package.
- Provide Your Information & Passenger Details:
- Continue to the checkout page.
- Fill in the required personal details (name, email, phone number, etc.).
- Enter the passenger information using valid passport details.
- Click “Place Order” to submit the form and complete your reservation request.
- Enter Your Visa or MasterCard Credit Card Information
- Please enter a valid Visa or MasterCard to complete your booking.
- The credit card used for payment must belong to one of the travelers who will be participating in the tour. This is required for verification and security purposes.
- Once the required 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your tour reservation will be confirmed via email within 24 hours.
- The remaining 70% balance must be paid in cash to our representative on the day you arrive in Istanbul. You will receive a receipt upon payment. If you prefer to pay the remaining balance by credit card, a 5% bank processing fee will be added to cover transaction costs.
- A 30% deposit is required for most tours in Turkey to guarantee your reservation.
- For some special tours, full payment may be requested at the time of booking.
- The 30% deposit is collected when booking online.
- Once the deposit is received, your reservation is confirmed and secured.
Remaining Balance Payment
- The remaining 70% balance is paid upon arrival in Istanbul to our company representative.
- You may pay the remaining balance in cash, in either Euros (EUR) or US Dollars (USD).
- If you choose to pay in USD, the amount will be calculated based on the Euro-to-USD exchange rate on the day of payment.
- Due to daily exchange rate fluctuations, the exact USD amount cannot be provided in advance.
- If you pay in Euros, no conversion is needed and the listed balance amount will apply directly.
Credit Card Payment Option
- Alternatively, the remaining balance can be paid using a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
- All credit card payments are processed in Euros (EUR) by One Nation Travel.
- If your card account is in another currency, your bank may charge a currency conversion fee.
- A 5% bank processing fee will also be added to credit card transactions for the remaining balance.
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. Upon your arrival and departure, we provide complimentary transfers between the airport and your hotel.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets—which are non-refundable—will be deducted from your paid balance, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
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By Jessica M.(New Jersey, USA)July 22, 2025 Amazing 4-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Experience!I recently returned from the 4-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour, and it was truly unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. A big thank you to Can Berber from One Nation Travel for being incredibly helpful and always staying in touch throughout the entire trip. His constant communication made us feel safe and well taken care of.Istanbul was breathtaking, and Cappadocia’s landscapes were out of this world! The optional hot air balloon ride was worth every moment. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Turkey. Can’t wait to book my next trip with One Nation Travel!Date of Experience: July 18, 2025 -
Verified PurchaseBy Bilal July 22, 2025Thank you so much, Jessica, for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Istanbul and Cappadocia tour. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
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