Note: Depending on availability at the time of booking, reservations will be made at one of the hotels listed above. Accommodations will be given at another hotel of the same category and standards if none of the hotels on the list are available.
Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.
Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
North Cappadocia Tour
South Cappadocia Tour
Sunset Safari Tour
Hotel taxes
Day 1: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Arrival in Istanbul
✓ Dinner Included
Greetings from Turkey! Your 7 DAYS ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA CLASSIC adventure begins now. Meet your representative when you arrive at Istanbul Airport, then make your way to your hotel to check in. Before the evening program, take some time to unwind. Transfer to the Bosphorus for a memorable dinner cruise in the evening. Enjoy breathtaking views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and Beylerbeyi Palace as you sail between Europe and Asia. Your dinner is accompanied by folklore performances and traditional Turkish entertainment. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 2: Tour of Istanbul's Old City
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Take a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic peninsula after breakfast. Explore the beautiful Topkapı Palace, one of Turkey's most significant cultural icons and the home of Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Proceed to the famed Blue Mosque, which is renowned for its exquisite architecture and stunning İznik tiles. Explore the ancient Hippodrome Square, which was formerly Constantinople's social and athletic hub.
Hagia Sophia admission is optional and costs €30 per person. One of the most significant structures in world history is the Hagia Sophia. From the outside, your guide will go into great depth about its intriguing Byzantine and Ottoman background. Visit the renowned Grand Bazaar after lunch. It is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 stores offering souvenirs, jewelry, rugs, pottery, and spices.
Go back to the hotel.
Day 3: Two Continents Tour, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Bosphorus
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Visit the vibrant Spice Bazaar after breakfast, then proceed to the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, one of Europe's most opulent palaces. Take a picturesque Bosphorus Cruise after lunch for breathtaking views of old fortresses, palaces, and waterfront residences. Visit Istanbul's highest point, Çamlıca Hill, which offers stunning sweeping views of the city, after crossing to the Asian side. Before heading back to the hotel, take a leisurely drive along the Golden Horn and the old city walls. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 4: Sunset Safari Tour and Flight to Cappadocia
✓ Breakfast Included
Check out of the hotel after breakfast, then head to Istanbul Airport to catch your flight to Cappadocia. After arriving, make your way to your hotel and take advantage of your free time to unwind. Take part in an unforgettable Sunset Safari Tour through the breathtaking valleys and distinctive volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia in the late afternoon. Savor stunning sunset views over the rock formations and fairy chimneys that make Cappadocia one of the most remarkable places on earth. Spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 5: North Cappadocia Tour and optional balloon ride
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
An optional hot air balloon ride above Cappadocia in the early morning. Take in a breathtaking sunrise across valleys, unusual rock formations, and fairy chimneys. Head off for the North Cappadocia Tour after breakfast. After seeing the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, proceed to Çavuşin Village and Avanos, which is well-known for its ceramic customs. Proceed to Devrent Valley, Love Valley, and the famous Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys after lunch. Go back to the hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 6: Tour of South Cappadocia
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Head off for the South Cappadocia Tour after breakfast. Discover the spectacular scenery and distinctive geological formations of Red Valley, Rose Valley, and Pigeon Valley. Proceed to the intriguing Özkonak Underground City, where vast underground communities were sculpted out of volcanic rock by ancient civilizations. Visit Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia with expansive views of the surrounding area, after lunch. Go back to the hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 7: Departure
✓ Breakfast Included
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport in accordance with the time of your departure flight, concluding your 7 DAYS ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA CLASSIC journey. Depending on the availability and date of the departure flight, optional activities may be scheduled. Grandoria Services' Termination.
Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.
Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
North Cappadocia Tour
South Cappadocia Tour
Sunset Safari Tour
Hotel taxes
Grandoria Tours is particularly concerned about the welfare of both its partners and its visitors. As a business, we prioritize the happiness, well-being, and wealth of our clients.
We have made some changes to make the procedure easier so that you can reserve your trips in advance and take advantage of your reservations until the very last day.
When you plan a trip with us, you will save time, money, and take no risks thanks to this method. In order to reserve the rooms at the hotels listed in the itinerary, we ask for a 25% advance payment after confirmation. You have two weeks from the day of your arrival to make the remaining payment.
If you cancel more than two weeks before to the departure date, Grandoria Tours will reimburse your 25% deposit without charging you any penalty. In this manner, our visitors will be protected and won't have to worry about fines.
The 25% payment is non-refundable if you have not shown up for the tour despite providing us with your arrival/departure airline information and receiving confirmations for lodging and tour programs.
Except for pre-made packages, your tours would fall under the category of "customized/tailor-made tours" if you need different lodging locations, such as any worldwide brand-name hotels, and the hotel's policies would apply and be disclosed in the itinerary. Our goal is to avoid charging visitors for penalties and to ensure that they will profit from our compliance going forward.
Winter (Dec-Feb): December, January, and February, when temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius.
Spring & Summer (Mar-Aug): March, April, and May (approx. 22°C); June, July, and August (approx. 30°C).
Autumn (Sep-Nov): With a national average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Wear appropriate apparel in accordance with these guidelines.
Please pack your apparel according to these seasonal guidelines to ensure a comfortable trip.
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International Flight Tickets
Tour Itinerary
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Passport Validation
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