Private Tour Highlights
- Explore the majestic land of Cappadocia, see the fairy-chimneys and mushroom shaped pinnacles.
- Haggle over the price of Turkish jewelry, carpets, ceramics, and other goods in the famous Grand Bazaar.
- Wander through Sultanahmet Square, where both the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are located. This section is enriched with so much history and beauty.
- Hike through the Rose Valley in Cappadocia and see the remnants of underground cities.
- Cruise the Bosphorus to get the best view of both the European and Asian sides of the city.
- Marvel over the incredible decoration of Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. There are many buildings and courtyards to explore.
Tour Overview
Experiencing Istanbul and Cappadocia will be a real Turkish Delight! Discover all of the iconic sites of historic Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Explore the majestic land of Cappadocia, filled with moon-like landscape, fairy chimneys, and underground cities!
Begin exploring the ancient city of Istanbul. Visit the extravagant Topkapi Palace, once the main residence of Ottoman Sultans. Wander through the many buildings and admire the beautiful mosaic decorations. See the Hagia Sophia, an ancient seat of the Byzantine Church. Marvel over the Blue Mosque, still a functioning mosque and one of Istanbul biggest attractions. Walk through the Roman Hippodrome that was once used for chariot races. Discover the seemingly never-ending Grand Bazaar. One of the world’s first and largest covered shopping areas, the Grand Bazaar is filled with many small shops offering the best in Turkish goods including jewelry, carpets, and ceramics. Visit a 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful, bustling attractions. Take an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From the cruise boat, see the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus’ wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world’s longest and Rumeli Hisar, a massive fortress built by Mehmet the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. Admire the 19th-century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultans’ fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges.
In Cappadocia, take in all of the breathtaking views this region has to offer. Visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Go to the Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Hike through the Rose Valley and visit the churches. Explore the old Christian village of Cavusin. Discover the incredible Kaymakli Underground City and see the Ortahisar natural rock castle.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: From £$ 3209
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Istanbul
Upon arrival into Istanbul, be met by a local Yampu representative who will transfer the traveler to the hotel.
At night, be taken to an exclusive night club to enjoy a spectacular oriental show and dinner. The party includes belly dancers, folk groups from various regions of Anatolia and Turkish singers and two soft drinks/half a bottle of wine. Transfer back to the hotel at the end of the evening.
Upon arrival into Istanbul, be met by a local Yampu representative who will transfer the traveler to the hotel.
At night, be taken to an exclusive night club to enjoy a spectacular oriental show and dinner. The party includes belly dancers, folk groups from various regions of Anatolia and Turkish singers and two soft drinks/half a bottle of wine. Transfer back to the hotel at the end of the evening.
Historic Istanbul
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Go on a guided tour exploring the ancient city of Istanbul. The tour includes a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the main residence of Ottoman Sultans. See the Saint Sophia Basilica, an ancient seat of the Byzantine Church. Marvel over the Blue Mosque, still a functioning mosque and one of Istanbul biggest attractions. Walk through the Roman Hippodrome that was once used for chariot races. Finish the day wandering through the seemingly never-ending Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is filled with many small shops offering the best in Turkish goods including jewelry, carpets, and ceramics. ...read less
Bosphorus Cruise
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Begin the day with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful, bustling attractions. Next, travel through the Golden Horn on the way to an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From the cruise boat, view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus' wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world's longest and Rumeli Hisar, a massive fortress built by Mehmet the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. Also noteworthy on this tour are the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultans' fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges. ...read less
Transfer to Cappadocia and Cappadocia Tour
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At the appropriate time, be met at the hotel to transfer back to the Istanbul airport for the departing flight.
Domestic Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Kayseri)
Upon arrival into Cappadocia, be met by a local Yampu representative who will transfer the traveler to the hotel.
Depart from the hotel and visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years.
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Cappadocia Valleys and Underground Cities
Hike through the Rose Valley and visit the churches. Afterwards visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. Visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. Transfer back to the hotel.
Hike through the Rose Valley and visit the churches. Afterwards visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. Visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. Transfer back to the hotel.
Depart Cappadocia
At the appropriate time, be met at your hotel to transfer back to the Cappadocia airport for departing flight.
At the appropriate time, be met at your hotel to transfer back to the Cappadocia airport for departing flight.
Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
Cappadocia, Nevşehir, Turkey
Places You'll See
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Istanbul
Visit the city that has a long, rich history. First known as Byzantium in 660 BC, this city has been home to many different civilizations. Beginning in 330 AD, the city was renamed to Constantinople during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman empires. After the country’s establishment in 1923, the city was renamed again to Istanbul. The city served a hub for the growth of Christianity until the Ottomans conquered, whose religion was Islam. The city has so many different layers of history, making it an exciting place to explore! The city itself is split by the waters of the Bosphorus strait, onto two different continents, Europe and Asia. This makes it easy to hop from one continent to another without even leaving the city! Istanbul is well known for its landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazzar, and the popular Turkish hammams(Turkish bath houses). This city has so much to offer!
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Cappadocia
Visiting Cappadocia is like stepping into another land. The region of Cappadocia is filled with majestic landscape. The land is moon-like and fairy-esque. This spectacular land was formed by the remnants and erosion of lava covered land from the once active volcanic mountains. There are unique rock formations, breathtaking valleys, underground cities, and caves to explore.