7-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour with Flights

A Perfect Blend of History, Culture & Fairy-Tale Landscapes

Tour Overview

Discover the true essence of Turkey on this expertly designed 7-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour with Flights, combining the cultural heartbeat of Istanbul with the surreal beauty of Cappadocia. This immersive journey offers a seamless travel experience with domestic flights, hand-picked hotels, guided sightseeing tours, and smooth airport transfers included.

Explore Istanbul’s iconic mosques, palaces, and bazaars, cruise between Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, and venture into Cappadocia’s otherworldly valleys, fairy chimneys, and underground cities. Stay in an authentic Cappadocia cave hotel, enjoy expertly guided excursions, and enhance your adventure with optional experiences such as a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.

Ideal for first-time visitors and returning travelers, this tour delivers comfort, cultural depth, and unforgettable scenery—without the stress of planning.

✨ Book now and experience Turkey’s most legendary destinations in one unforgettable journey.

Tour Highlights

• Guided exploration of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet Old City

• Scenic Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia

• Visit to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace

• Discover the fairy chimneys of Göreme National Park

• Explore underground cities, valleys, and cave villages

• Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia

• Domestic flights and all ground transfers included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul | Airport Transfer & Free Time

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), you will be welcomed by our representative holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel and check in.

The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace.

Overnight: Istanbul
Hotel: Boutique / Special Class
Meals: —

Day 2 – Full-Day Istanbul Classics Tour (Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 08:30 AM for a guided tour of Istanbul’s most important historical landmarks.

• Hagia Sophia – a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture

• Blue Mosque – famous for its blue İznik tiles and six minarets

• Hippodrome of Constantinople – Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column & German Fountain

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Topkapi Palace – imperial residence of Ottoman sultans (Harem optional)

• Grand Bazaar – one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets

Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM. Evening at leisure.

Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise & Flight to Cappadocia

After breakfast, around 08:30 AM, depart for a Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour.

• Visit the colorful Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)

• Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, viewing Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ottoman mansions, and waterfront neighborhoods

The cruise ends around 12:15 PM. You will return to your hotel to collect your luggage before transferring to the airport for your evening flight to Kayseri.

Upon arrival in Cappadocia, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Hotel: Cave Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 – North Cappadocia Tour (Göreme & Fairy Chimneys)

Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (extra cost, weather permitting).

After breakfast, around 09:30 AM, begin your North Cappadocia Tour:

• Devrent Valley – imaginative rock formations

• Pasabag (Monks Valley) – iconic fairy chimneys

• Avanos – pottery town along the Kızılırmak River

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Zelve Open Air Museum – ancient cave dwellings and monasteries

• Uchisar Panorama – stunning views over Cappadocia

Return to your hotel around 4:00 PM.

Optional Evening Activities (extra cost):
ATV Tour, Horseback Riding, Whirling Dervish Ceremony, or Turkish Night Show with Dinner.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 – South Cappadocia Tour (Valleys & Underground City)

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise.

After breakfast, depart around 09:30 AM for the South Cappadocia Tour:

• Red Valley & Rose Valley – scenic hike among rock-cut churches

• Çavuşin Village – ancient cave houses

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Pigeon Valley – panoramic viewpoints

• Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City – remarkable subterranean refuge

Return to your hotel around 4:00 PM.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6 – Green Cappadocia Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul

After breakfast and check-out, around 09:30 AM, join the Green Cappadocia Tour:

• Esentepe Viewpoint – panoramic Göreme Valley views

• Derinkuyu Underground City – one of the deepest in Cappadocia

• Ihlara Valley – 4 km riverside walk among cave churches

• Lunch in Belisirma Village

• Selime Monastery – impressive rock-cut complex

• Yaprakhisar Panorama – famous “Star Wars” filming location

Transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7 – Departure from Istanbul | End of Tour

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to IST or SAW Airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

✔️ Included in the Tour Price

• Arrival & departure airport transfers

• Domestic flights: Istanbul ⇄ Cappadocia

• 3 nights in Istanbul (Special Class or 4★ hotel)

• 3 nights in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)

• Daily breakfast at all hotels

• Professional licensed English-speaking guides

• Meals as specified (B & L)

• All entrance fees listed in the itinerary

• Local taxes & service charges

❌ Not Included

• International flights

• Turkey entry visa

• Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

• Optional tours & activities

• Dinners & beverages

• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)