6-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Discovery Tour
Trip overview
Explore Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, then fly to Cappadocia for two days among its valleys, rock formations and underground city. In Istanbul, visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, then see the Spice Bazaar and cruise the Bosphorus. In Cappadocia, explore the region’s northern and southern highlights, including Uçhisar Castle, Soğanlı Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City. The package includes five hotel nights, two domestic flights, English-speaking guides, entrance fees and scheduled transfers.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 Nights / 6 days
- RouteIstanbul · Cappadocia
- Travel stylePrivate or small group
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates daily throughout the year.
Highlights and route
- 05 Nights / 06 Days
- Istanbul • Cappadocia
- Two Domestic Flights Included
- Join a scheduled small-group departure or request a private version of this itinerary. Private tour pricing and availability are confirmed upon request.
- Carefully Selected Hotels
- Flexible Travel Dates
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
On arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW), meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
After breakfast, join a guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City. Visit the Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and German Fountain, followed by the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Continue to the Basilica Cistern. Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the Spice Bazaar and take a cruise along the Bosphorus. Return to your hotel to collect your luggage, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Nevşehir. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Cappadocia hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: (Melas: Breakfast
An optional hot-air balloon flight is available early in the morning at an additional cost and is subject to weather conditions. After breakfast, visit Uçhisar Castle, Rose Valley, Paşabağ, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, the Three Beauties, Ürgüp and Avanos. Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, visit Ortahisar Castle, Mustafapaşa, Sobesos Ancient City, Soğanlı Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City. Later, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, check out by 12:00 and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- Five nights’ accommodation in selected 4-star hotels with breakfast: three nights in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir
- Domestic flight from Kayseri to Istanbul
- Four days of scheduled guided tours with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Bosphorus cruise
- Lunch on Days 4 and 5
- Airport–hotel transfers specified in the itinerary
What is not included
- Optional hot-air balloon ride
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Drinks during meals
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- - Travel insurance
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
Yes, domestic flights are included.
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Good to know
- This tour operates daily throughout the year.
- Prices are per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- The tour can be customized.
- Transfers include 1 luggage per person.
- Domestic flight tickets cannot be changed once issued. A 100% cancellation fee applies.
- Domestic flight and ferry schedules are subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
The Istanbul program includes the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Spice Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise. The Cappadocia program includes Uçhisar Castle, Rose Valley, Paşabağ, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Ürgüp, Avanos, Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, Sobesos, Soğanlı Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City. Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar are not listed in this itinerary.
The package includes a flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir and a return flight from Kayseri to Istanbul. Flight schedules are subject to availability.
The package includes 5 nights at carefully selected 4-star hotels and boutique accommodations with daily breakfast. Hotels are chosen for their comfort, service quality, and convenient locations. All airport and hotel transfers throughout the itinerary are included.
Yes, the tour includes professional English-speaking guides during the scheduled sightseeing tours. As a small-group experience, it allows for a more personal atmosphere while your guide shares historical insights, cultural information, and local knowledge.
Yes, this tour is one of the best options for first-time visitors to Turkey. It combines the country's most famous city with its most unique natural region, offering a balanced introduction to Turkey's history, culture, architecture, and landscapes.
The physical difficulty is moderate. Travelers should be comfortable walking through historic districts, museums, valleys, and archaeological areas. Cappadocia includes some walking on uneven terrain, but no strenuous hiking is required. Most travelers in average health can comfortably participate.
The Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is not included in the standard package but can be arranged as an optional activity. It is one of Turkey's most popular experiences and offers spectacular views of the region's unique landscape. Early booking is highly recommended.
Yes, the tour operates throughout the year and can be customized according to your preferences. You can add extra nights in Istanbul or Cappadocia, upgrade hotel categories, include optional activities, or adjust the itinerary. Contact Magnificent Travel for a personalized itinerary and quotation.
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Price and availability
From€1,195 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates daily throughout the year.
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation 31 days or more before the tour date.
- All domestic flight tickets are strictly non-refundable. Once issued, tickets cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded under any circumstances, and the full ticket cost will be forfeited in the event of cancellation or non-use.
- 31 days or more before arrival: Free cancellation; no cancellation fees apply.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% of the total land package price.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% of the total land package price.
- 13 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total package price.
- No-show: 100% of the total package price.