Istanbul – Half-Day City Tour

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin your half-day guided tour to discover the most iconic landmarks and monuments of Istanbul.

🕰️ First, visit the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine social and political life. Here, you'll see monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, brought from Egypt in the 4th century as a symbol of imperial power.

⛪ Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque, a breathtaking masterpiece that served both as a Greek Orthodox cathedral and an imperial mosque for centuries.

🕌 The tour ends at Istanbul’s most iconic site: the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), built in the 17th century and famous for its stunning blue hand-painted tiles.

Afternoon: Free time at your leisure. You may choose to visit the Topkapi Palace (optional), the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. Explore its rich history, impressive architecture, and treasured artifacts.

Overnight stay: At your hotel in Istanbul.
Included: Breakfast & lunch, guided tour, entrance fees, hotel accommodation.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a visit to the Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most vibrant and historic markets. Enjoy the colorful atmosphere and exotic aromas of Turkish spices and delights.

Then, embark on a scenic Bosphorus Cruise between two continents — Europe and Asia. Admire the city’s magnificent waterfront architecture, including Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and charming Ottoman mansions lining the shore.

Between 16:00 – 18:00: Our team will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your evening flight to Kayseri.

Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, our team will greet you at the domestic terminal exit and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia (approx. 1 hour). Check-in and rest for the night.

Overnight stay: At your hotel in Cappadocia.
Included: Breakfast, tour, flight ticket, transfers, hotel accommodation.

Note: Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride is available in the early morning.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin your full-day guided tour of Cappadocia’s most iconic and scenic spots.

📸 Göreme Panorama: Start the day with a breathtaking panoramic view of Göreme, where cave dwellings carved into the rocks paint a magical picture of the region.

⛪ Göreme Open-Air Museum: Visit the first and largest monastery complex in the region, where early Christian education began. Explore rock-carved churches, chapels, and monasteries dating back to the 10th–13th centuries. This site was home to influential figures such as St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. George of Nazianzus.

🌄 Paşabağ (Monks Valley): Admire the most striking fairy chimneys, known for their multiple caps and thick stems. Visit the chapel dedicated to St. Simeon, built into one of the iconic three-headed fairy chimneys.

🪨 Devrent Valley: Also known as Imagination Valley, this area is filled with surreal rock formations resembling animals and objects. Formed over centuries by erosion, the landscape offers a dreamlike walking experience.

🏰 Uçhisar Castle: The highest point in Cappadocia, once used for defense and observation. Climb for an unforgettable panoramic view of the surrounding valleys and villages.

🐦 Pigeon Valley: Enjoy a photo stop overlooking the valley famous for its ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliffs — once used to collect guano for vineyards.

🏺 Avanos Pottery Workshop: Visit the pottery town of Avanos, where red clay from the Kızılırmak River is still used by local artisans. Try your hand at traditional pottery-making techniques that date back to the Hittite period.

Afternoon: Around 16:00–17:00, transfer back to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Included: Full-day tour, guided tour, hotel accommodation.

Note: Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride is available in the early morning.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin your final tour day in Cappadocia with unforgettable landscapes and ancient history.

🌹 Red Valley (Kızılçukur): Famous for its red-colored rocks that change hue throughout the day, this is one of the best hiking trails in the region (approx. 3.5 km). Once used by early Christians in the 5th century, the valley is home to cave dwellings and ancient churches. It’s also one of the most stunning spots to witness the sunset.

⛪ Çavuşin Village: An ancient settlement dating back to the early Christian period and home to one of the region’s oldest churches (3rd century). Explore the remains of rock-carved living rooms, kitchens, and wine cellars — part of a once-thriving village that partially collapsed in the 1960s due to erosion.

💘 Love Valley: Originally called "White Valley," this area is known for its playful and uniquely shaped fairy chimneys, sculpted naturally over time. A perfect spot for photos and scenic views.

⛏️ Underground City (Özkonak or Kaymaklı): One of the most fascinating sites in Cappadocia, initially used by the Hittites and later by early Christians as a shelter during Roman persecution. Explore a complex network of tunnels, food storage rooms, kitchens, and churches. Discover ancient defense systems and air shafts that reveal the ingenuity of these underground cities.

🐦 Pigeon Valley: Conclude the tour with a panoramic viewpoint over a valley filled with ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. These were once used to collect droppings for fertilizing vineyards.

Afternoon: Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our team will greet you at the exit gate and transfer you to your hotel in the city (approx. 1 hour).

We thank you for traveling with us and hope to welcome you again soon!

Included: Breakfast, guided tour, domestic flight ticket, airport transfers.