A trip to Turkey is never complete till you cover two of its most significant destinations – Istanbul and Cappadocia. Most people who visit these places have these two cities as a part of their tour plan. However, the question is how many days are adequate to complete these two cities. Nevertheless, 5 days will be a routine standard to explore all the aspects of these two cities.
Day 1: Begin your Istanbul trip with Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the premier cities of Turkey. The often begins with an arrival to Istanbul. The city is a balance of modern settlements and a rare historical heritage. Our team will receive you at the Istanbul airport to transfer you from your airport to your boutique hotel. Begin your first day in Istanbul with an initial freshening up and then a tour through the markets in the city. The Night cruise to Bosphorus is one of the most memorable activities in Istanbul, you can enquire your tour operator about the night cruise.
Day 2 is the time to explore Istanbul’s history
On the second day of your tour, you will witness some of the prestigious remnants of history. Some of the ancient monuments in Istanbul which you can see on the second day of your best turkey tours packages are:
- Blue Mosque: A rare architectural piece that showcases blue Iznik tiles.
- Hagia Sophia: The building was earlier a cathedral.
- Topkapi Palace: The palace tells the tale of the Ottoman Empire and its enticing patterns.
- Hippodrome:
- Grand Bazaar:
Day 3 begin your Cappadocia tour
The third day of this tour begins early with your flight to Cappadocia. On the first day at Cappadocia you begin the north part tour:
- Pasabag or Monks Valley
- Devrent valley
- Zelve Open-air museum
- Avanos
- Uchisar Castle.
Day 4 includes a Hot Air Balloon Ride and a South Cappadocia tour
On the fourth day of this tour, you must try the Hot Air Balloon ride, which is one of the main attractions in Cappadocia. The South Cappadocia tour will help you explore:
- Cavusin Village
- Red valley
- Rose Valley
- Pigeon valley
- Kaymakli Underground City.
On the final or the fifth day of your tour package you return to Istanbul. From ere either you continue your turkey tour or come back.
FAQ:
Q1. Is less than five days suitable to see Istanbul and Cappadocia?
Five days is the minimum time you need to explore the two destinations. A time less than that will not be sufficient for a fulfilling experience.
Q2. Which activity is the most vital and tourists cannot miss it for the world?
Definitely Hot Air Balloon rides in Cappadocia. You can experience a unique view of the Cappadocia terrain and have a unique escapade.
Q3. What are the additional services with the hot air balloon ride?
You can get a ride to the spot from where the hot air balloon ride begins. Further, you can get refreshments during or after the ride and a final drop at your hotel.
Q4. Do you provide domestic flights?
We provide Istanbul to Cappadocia flights and back. These flight tickets are a [part of the tour package.