7 Nights Istanbul & Cappadocia

• 5 Nights Istanbul
• 2 Nights Cappadocia
• Daily Breakfast
• Private return Airport to Hotel Transfers
• SIC Tours as specified with entrance fees
• English Speaking Tour Guides 
• Internal Flights (IST - ASR - IST) 
• Remote 24hr emergency assistance from your EPIC Tourism Consultant 

• International Flights
• Meals not specified
• Tips to local Guide & Driver

• Valid for Travel between 01 Nov 2024 - 31 March 2025
• Any day Departure from South Africa 
• Minimum two persons traveling
• Rate Subject to Availability at time of booking  
• Rates are subject to currency fluctuations 
• Ask for our extended Terms & Conditions

Day 1: Istanbul

Upon your arrival to Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day. 
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Old City ( Breakfast & Lunch Included )

Between 08:30 - 09:00 am Pick up from hotel you will have a full day guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque (see from exterior), pride of the Byzantine architecture, Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles, Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans and  Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops.  Overnight in Istanbul (*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, replaced by Underground Cistern or Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem & Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, replaced with Spice Bazaar )

Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus and Spice Market ( Breakfast Included )

Between 08:30 - 09:00 am Pick up from hotel, we will visit the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices from all over the world. Then, embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents 
Free time is given for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4: Princess Islands (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Between 08:00 - 08:30 am Pick up from hotel and we  take the ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island) which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Leaving the Golden Horn by ferry, you will round Sarayburnu, the headland on which the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can be seen.  We will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada, the largest of the islands.  Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island . We will take a tour of the island by electric vehicle and will pass elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful natural scenery..  This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying one of Istanbul's residents' favorite summer retreats. Return by ferry and drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 5: Istanbul Free Day  (Breakfast Included)

Enjoy the City of Istanbul at Leisure 

Day 6: Istanbul to Cappadocia by Internal Flight  (Breakfast Included)

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 7: Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. After breakfast at 9:30 – 10:00 a.m Pick up from your hotel & Tour Start from Devrent Valley ( Imagination Valley), spectacular fairy chimneys and beautifull and scapes. After Devrentvalley, we will visit Pasabag( known as monkvalley) where double and triple headed rock formation. Lunch at Avanos, famous for pottery and Redriver ( Kızılırmak). After lunch, you will visit  open air museum which heart of Cappadocia. Open air museum famous for wall painting, dates back to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christand monks. The last stop will be Uchisar  castle, naturalan done of  the biggest mass fairy chimney of the region. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 8: Cappadocia to Istanbul by Internal Flight (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul and our tour concludes upon arrival to Istanbul. You can connect to your outbound flight.