6-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure. Alternatively, you can opt to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the Bosphorus, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Muyan Suites OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour and Late Evening Flight to Cappadocia

After breakfast around 8:30 am, check out of your hotel, and you will be picked up for an exciting day exploring Istanbul’s historic Old City.

Your first stop is the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture known for its grand dome and intricate mosaics. Next, you’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique design featuring six minarets.

Continue to the historic Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life, where chariot races and events took place. From there, explore the splendid Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans, showcasing opulent rooms and stunning views over the Bosphorus.

Enjoy a delightful lunch in the Old City. Afterward, immerse yourself in the bustling Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs, handmade crafts, and exotic spices.

At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your hotel to collect your luggage before being transferred to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your evening flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival in Kayseri, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

• Overnight in Cappadocia
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Romantic Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Full-Day Cappadocia Tour – Fly to Antalya

For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up to begin your full-day tour of Cappadocia. Your first stop will be Devrent Valley, where you’ll marvel at the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys that span three valleys. Next, visit Avanos, famous for its pottery-making heritage dating back to 3000 BC. Here, you’ll experience a traditional pottery workshop and then enjoy lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.

Following lunch, you’ll head to the Zelve Open Air Museum, a monastic settlement dating back to the 9th century, showcasing ancient cave dwellings and churches carved into the iconic rock formations. Afterward, you’ll visit Uchisar Castle, a towering rock formation with panoramic views of Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes (Argeus Mountain). While interior access to the castle is restricted, you can still enjoy breathtaking exterior views.

The final stop of the day is Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and deepest underground cities in Cappadocia, with multiple floors of interconnected tunnels and chambers.

After the tour, you’ll transfer to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your late evening flight to Antalya via Istanbul. Upon arrival at Antalya Airport, a representative will meet you with a sign displaying your name and arrange your transfer to your hotel.

• Overnight in Antalya
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: 1207 Boutique Hotel OR Kosa Boutique Hotel OR Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel OR Aspen Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Perge, Aspendos, Side & Waterfall Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. From there, you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, an exceptionally well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a capacity of 15,000, the theater is still used for festivals and concerts today.

Afterwards, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river before heading to Side (pronounced “Seeday”). Side is one of Turkey’s best-preserved classical ancient cities, known as a port city that once hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction occurred here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.

You will have 1 hour of free time in Side to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the return trip to Antalya, there will be a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Antalya, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

• Overnight in Antalya
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: 1207 Boutique Hotel OR Kosa Boutique Hotel OR Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel OR Aspen Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Antalya before 12:00 noon. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy and explore the city at your leisure.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Muyan Suites OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• All transfers mentioned in this itinerary, including arrivals and departures.
• Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Kayseri, Kayseri to Antalya and Antalya to Istanbul) as specified in the itinerary.
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-Star Hotels, inclusive of breakfast.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, inclusive of breakfast.
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Antalya at a Boutique hotel, inclusive of breakfast.
• Services of a professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch).
• All entrance fees are as indicated in the itinerary.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Flight Tickets.
• Visa to enter Turkey.
• Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Drinks and Dinner.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
• This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
• The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
• 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
• Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
• During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
• On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.