5 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour Package
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Tour Overview
See Istanbul's Asian side and take a Bosphorus lunch cruise. Fly to Cappadocia for the Red and Yellow Tours. Return for a final night in Istanbul before your departure day. Two domestic flights and four hotel nights are included.
Begin with an airport meeting and transfer to your Istanbul hotel. Day 1 is free after arrival. On day 2, take the full-day Two Continents tour, with Asian-side visits, Beylerbeyi Palace, a cable car ride and a Bosphorus cruise with lunch.
Fly to Cappadocia early on day 3 and meet your driver at the airport before joining the Red Tour. Stay one night in a cave or stone hotel. The next day covers the Yellow Tour, followed by an airport transfer and evening flight back to Istanbul. Optional balloon activities are available that morning.
Spend your final night in Istanbul. On day 5, any free time depends on your departure flight. The airport transfer is included. This package includes three Istanbul hotel nights, one Cappadocia hotel night, both domestic flights and the listed tours and transfers.
Lunch is included on days 2, 3 and 4. Breakfast is included on days 2 and 4, and on day 5 unless your departure requires a very early checkout. Day 3 breakfast is not included because of the early flight transfer.
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Istanbul and Cappadocia across five days
- See Istanbul from land and waterTwo Continents tour with palace entry, cable car and lunch cruise.
- Follow two Cappadocia routesRed and Yellow tours with one cave or stone hotel night.
- Finish with a night in IstanbulReturn from Cappadocia before your departure day.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Four hotel nights: two in Istanbul before Cappadocia, one in Cappadocia, and one back in Istanbul. 2 stops · 4 nights
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Day 1Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel An airport meeting and hotel transfer begin your five-day package.
Meeting at your arrival airport in IstanbulYour driver meets you at arrivals for the included transfer to your hotel.
Hotel arrival and free timeCheck in at the hotel’s check-in time. There are no guided visits today; use any remaining time for your own plans.
First night in IstanbulBreakfast is included before tomorrow’s Two Continents tour.
Day 2Tour Istanbul’s two continents and cruise the Bosphorus Visit both sides of the city, with lunch aboard the Bosphorus cruise.
Hotel pickup after breakfastJoin the full-day Istanbul tour vehicle.
Guided Two Continents and Bosphorus tourVisit the listed city sights, take the cable car and cruise the Bosphorus. Palace entry and lunch on the boat are included.
Camlica HillLook across Istanbul from a high point on the Asian side. The view reaches over the city towards the Bosphorus when visibility allows.
Grand Camlica MosqueSee the mosque’s large courtyards and decorated interior. It stands on the hills above the Asian side of Istanbul.
Beylerbeyi PalaceVisit an Ottoman summer palace beside the Bosphorus. Its rooms give a view of palace life away from the main imperial residence.
Cable Car RideTake the cable car above the Eyup area. The ride offers a different view of the Golden Horn and the neighbourhood below.
Lunch aboard the Bosphorus cruiseThe included lunch is served on the boat during the day’s cruise. Drinks are extra.
Eyup Sultan MosqueVisit the mosque at the centre of this historic religious district. The courtyard forms an important part of the area’s daily life.
Abu Ayyub Al AnsariSee the shrine associated with Abu Ayyub Al Ansari, beside Eyup Sultan Mosque. Your guide explains the site’s place in the district’s history.
City WallsSee parts of the historic walls that once defended Constantinople. The surviving sections mark the limits of the older city.
Golden HornView the inlet along Istanbul’s historic neighbourhoods. Its sheltered water helped the city develop as a harbour.
BosphorusCruise the strait with Europe on one shore and Asia on the other. Look out for waterfront houses, palaces and the bridges across the water.
Return to your Istanbul hotelStay a second night in Istanbul. Prepare for the early airport pickup tomorrow.
Second night in IstanbulTomorrow’s airport transfer is around 04:00. Breakfast is not included on that early departure morning.
Day 3Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for the Red Tour An early flight connects your Istanbul stay with northern Cappadocia.
Pickup follows your booked flight.Early hotel checkout and airport transferLeave for the airport before the hotel breakfast service. Breakfast is not included today.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to CappadociaTake the included morning flight, about 80 minutes.
Cappadocia airport meeting and tour transferYour driver meets you at arrivals and transfers you to join the Red Tour.
Hotel pickups begin around 09:30; sightseeing starts around 10:00–10:30.Guided Cappadocia Red TourExplore the northern valleys, open-air museums and pottery workshop, with lunch and entrance fees included.
Devrent ValleyLook for familiar shapes in the eroded rock. Devrent is known for formations that people compare with animals.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee clusters of fairy chimneys with strong capstones above narrower stems. Some rocks also contain carved rooms.
Goreme Panoramic ViewTake in the town and the surrounding valleys from an open viewpoint. The stop shows the setting of Goreme among the rock formations.
Lunch on the northern Cappadocia routeA restaurant lunch is included between the Red Tour stops. Drinks are separate.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter turn clay into a vessel at a local workshop. The demonstration introduces a craft long practised in Avanos.
Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through the remains of a village carved into the valley walls. Homes and worship spaces show how the rock provided shelter.
Uchisar Castle ExteriorSee the rock fortress standing above Uchisar from an exterior viewpoint. The climb inside the castle is not included.
Check in at your Cappadocia hotelStay one night in a cave or stone hotel. Optional evening activities can be added during booking.
One night in CappadociaBreakfast is included before the Yellow Tour. Optional balloon flights and balloon watching are available tomorrow morning.
Day 4Explore the Yellow Tour route and fly back to IstanbulOptional balloon Visit southern Cappadocia before the evening flight and final Istanbul hotel night.
Hotel checkout and pickup after breakfastTake your luggage with you for the Yellow Tour and the later airport transfer.
Sightseeing begins around 10:00–10:30 after hotel pickups.Guided Cappadocia Yellow TourSee the valleys, underground city and Cavusin with your guide. Lunch and entrance fees are included.
Rose ValleySee soft colours across the valley’s rock slopes. Pink tones give this part of Cappadocia its name.
Underground CityExplore connected rooms and tunnels below ground. Expect steps and some low, narrow passages along the route.
Lunch during the southern Cappadocia visitsStop for an included lunch between the Yellow Tour sights. Drinks cost extra.
Pigeon ValleyLook for pigeon houses cut into the cliff faces. They reflect the birds’ former role in local agriculture.
Gulludere ValleyFollow the valley scenery between rock formations and carved spaces. The optional walk on this tour can take up to 2 hours, with the option to wait in the vehicle.
Cavusin VillageSee the older rock-cut homes above Cavusin. The openings in the cliff reveal the village’s former cave dwellings.
Airport transfer timing follows your booked flight.Transfer to Cappadocia Airport after the tourTake the included transfer for your Istanbul flight.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Cappadocia to IstanbulFly back to Istanbul in about 80 minutes.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your Istanbul hotel for the final night.
Final night in IstanbulBreakfast is included tomorrow unless your departure requires a very early checkout.
Day 5Free time in Istanbul and departure airport transfer Your departure flight determines how much free time remains before the airport transfer.
Free time before departureUse any available time for your own Istanbul plans. Breakfast is included unless you leave before the hotel breakfast service.
Hotel checkout and airport transferYour transfer is arranged around your departure flight. International flights are booked separately.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Domestic flights, listed transfers, four hotel nights, guided tours and lunches on days 2–4 are included, with breakfast as listed below.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on both included flights
- Listed airport meetings and transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- 3 hotel nights in Istanbul and 1 night in a Cappadocia cave or stone hotel
- Breakfast on days 2 and 4, and on day 5 unless departure requires a very early checkout
- Lunch on days 2, 3 and 4
- Guided full-day Two Continents tour with Bosphorus cruise, cable car and Beylerbeyi Palace entrance
- Guided Cappadocia Red and Yellow tours with listed entrance fees
- Licensed guides and transport for the listed tours
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights to and from Istanbul
- Optional balloon flights, balloon watching and other Cappadocia activities
- Guided Istanbul Old City sightseeing
- Breakfast on arrival day and the early flight morning on day 3
- Lunch on days 1 and 5, all dinners and drinks with lunch
- Personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay two nights in Istanbul, one in Cappadocia, then one final night in Istanbul before departure on day 5.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€642
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€925
- 2 people sharing a room€642
- 3 people sharing a room€593
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Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €159
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,178
- 2 people sharing a room€801
- 3 people sharing a room€754
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €478
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,737
- 2 people sharing a room€1,120
- 3 people sharing a room€936
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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| Istanbul sightseeing | Full Old City, Topkapi Palace and Harem | Two Continents and Bosphorus cruise | Old City morning; no Bosphorus cruise |
| Istanbul nights | 2 before Cappadocia | 2 before Cappadocia and 1 after | 2 before Cappadocia |
| Cappadocia nights | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Free time | Arrival day | Arrival day and time before departure | Arrival day, Old City afternoon and day 4 in Cappadocia |
| After the final domestic flight | Istanbul hotel transfer; hotel night separate | Included Istanbul night and airport transfer next day | Istanbul hotel transfer; hotel night separate |
| From price | €632 | €642 | €597 |
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Practical details
Before You Book
What this five-day route includes and how the free time fits.
- Does the package include a guided Old City tour?
The guided Istanbul day is the Two Continents and Bosphorus tour. It includes Camlica, Beylerbeyi Palace, the cable car, Eyup and the cruise. A guided visit to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque or Topkapi Palace is not included. Any sightseeing during your free time is separate.
- When can I take a Cappadocia balloon flight?
The optional balloon flight is on the morning of day 4, before breakfast and the Yellow Tour. You can add it during online booking. Passengers must be at least 6 years old. If weather cancels the booked balloon flight, its fee is refunded.
- Do I have a full free day in Istanbul before leaving?
Day 5 has no guided tour, but your free time depends on your departure flight. A morning departure may leave only time for the airport transfer. A later flight leaves more time for your own plans. The transfer is arranged around that flight.
- What should I take on the Cappadocia flights?
Take your luggage when you check out of the Istanbul hotel on day 3. Both included domestic tickets allow 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. You can add extra baggage during online check-in for an extra fee.
- Which arrival days fit this package?
Arrive on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. This places the Two Continents tour on one of its operating days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. The domestic flight to Cappadocia follows on day 3.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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