Romance in Turkiye: Istanbul to Cappadocia

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Stroll through Istanbul’s storied past at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
  • Wander the bustling lanes of the Grand Bazaar and savor scents at the Spice Market.
  • Cruise the Bosphorus where Europe and Asia meet beneath the iconic bridge.
  • Explore Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys, ancient cave churches and towering fairy chimneys.
  • Drift above Cappadocia’s surreal landscape on an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride.

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Istanbul Airport to Istanbul - Beyoglu

 

Your Accommodation

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel

Experience unparalleled luxury at CVK Park Bosphorus, where 453 exquisitely appointed guestrooms await. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy entertainment with satellite programming on LCD televisions. Retreat to private bathrooms featuring rainfall showerheads and deluxe toiletries. Indulge in culinary delights at Gümüssuyu restaurant or grab a quick bite at the coffee shop/cafe. For ultimate convenience, take advantage of 24-hour room service. Unwind with a drink at the chic bar/lounge. Start your day right with buffet breakfasts, and for business needs, utilize the business center. With amenities like complimentary wired internet, airport shuttle, and self-parking, CVK Park Bosphorus ensures a flawless stay.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel

Drive to old town and visit Hippodrome Square, the scene of Chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life. Then visit Blue Mosque, built in early 17th century and known as Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration with blue Iznik tiles. Continue to St. Sophia Museum, the world's largest church for many centuries and today is the fourth largest one. After lunch visit Topkapi Palace, built by Sultan Mehmet II after the conquest of Istanbul in 15th century. The palace housed the sultans and their exotic entourage until mid-19th century. After having served as a mosque for 481 years, the building become a museum in 1934 by the order of Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkiye. Today the museum displays priceless collections of the imperial treasury, numerous pieces of Chinese porcelain, traditional costumes of the sultans and their families. Last stop will be at famous historical Grand Bazaar, the largest 'souk' covered oriental shopping mall in the world, where you will find 4,400 shops under one roof where each trade has its own street.

On this half day tour, you will drive to the pier in Eminonu for a short visit to historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). This bazaar was built in 1664 as a part of Yeni Mosque complex situated nearby and is named Egyptian Bazaar because spices and herbs brought from or via Egypt were sold in it. Then, board a regular boat for the cruise along the Bosphorus, a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia connecting Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. During the Byzantine and early Ottoman days, there was little settlement on both sides of the Bosphorus but as of the 18th century, it became the favorite place for the sultans and their entourage where they built their kiosks and waterside residence.

Istanbul - Beyoglu to Istanbul Airport

 

Istanbul Airport to Kayseri Airport

 

Kayseri Airport to Uchisar

 

Your Accommodation

Cappadocia Cave Resort and Spa

Cappadocia Cave Resort is a 5-star hotel situated in picturesque Nevsehir, set on a hill overlooking Guvercinlik Valley and boasts astonishing views of Cappadocia. Featuring traditional interior designs with stone-based architecture and elegant rooms. Within 4km from Goreme which has the greatest outdoor museum of the world and just a 10-minute walk from Uchisar Kalesi (Uchisar Castle).

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

Cappadocia Cave Resort and Spa

Explore Cappadocia's highlights on this captivating journey. On this private tour, start with Uchisar Rock-Castle, the region's highest point, offering a maze of carved rooms and breathtaking views of Pigeon Valley. Stop at Esentepe, a panoramic viewpoint over Goreme Valley. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, home to rock-cut churches, frescoes, and monasteries dating back to the 9th century. Venture underground to Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia's largest subterranean cities, with eight levels of intricate tunnels and chambers used by early Christians for shelter. Next, head to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to marvel at unique mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys amid a serene vineyard. Finally, explore Avanos, a riverside town renowned for pottery and the Kizilirmak River, Turkey's longest. Don't miss trying the traditional "testi kebab" for a true taste of the region. This tour blends history, natural beauty, and cultural treasures in one unforgettable adventure.

Uchisar to Kayseri Airport

 

Kayseri Airport to Istanbul Airport

 

Istanbul Airport to Istanbul - Beyoglu

 

Your Accommodation

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel

Experience unparalleled luxury at CVK Park Bosphorus, where 453 exquisitely appointed guestrooms await. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy entertainment with satellite programming on LCD televisions. Retreat to private bathrooms featuring rainfall showerheads and deluxe toiletries. Indulge in culinary delights at Gümüssuyu restaurant or grab a quick bite at the coffee shop/cafe. For ultimate convenience, take advantage of 24-hour room service. Unwind with a drink at the chic bar/lounge. Start your day right with buffet breakfasts, and for business needs, utilize the business center. With amenities like complimentary wired internet, airport shuttle, and self-parking, CVK Park Bosphorus ensures a flawless stay.

Duration

1 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel

Istanbul - Beyoglu to Istanbul Airport

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