BETWEEN DOMES AND BALLOONS
4 Days Private Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour
This tour is an affordable route designed around Turkey’s most visited destinations. First, you will explore the most important historical and cultural sites of Istanbul, the city of civilizations, and then continue your journey towards the wonders of Cappadocia.
Program: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1 | Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul and welcome. Transfer to the hotel for accommodation, followed by free time.
Accommodation includes breakfast.
17:00 | Transfer back to the hotel and free time
Accommodation at your hotel in Istanbul.
Minimum number of participants: 2
Day 2
09:30 | Breakfast at your hotel and private Istanbul tour
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a private Istanbul tour with a professional Spanish-speaking guide. The tour starts at 09:30.
Topkapı
Palace
The former administrative center and residence of the Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries. Its courtyards, pavilions, and terraces offer a direct insight into the life and power of the Ottoman Empire.
Sultanahmet
Mosque, Blue Mosque
One of Istanbul’s most emblematic mosques, known for its elegant domes and distinctive blue tiles in the interior. It remains an active place of worship and an important symbol of the city.
Hagia Sophia,
exterior visit
A unique monument that reflects Istanbul’s history throughout the centuries. Its impressive dome dominates the city’s historic skyline, and the building has served as a church, mosque, and museum in different periods.
Grand
Bazaar
One of the oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of shops and alleyways filled with handicrafts, jewelry, carpets, and spices. An ideal place to observe Istanbul’s traditional commercial life.
Day 3
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and your private tour will begin.
Throughout the day, the tour will be operated with a private vehicle and a professional Spanish-speaking guide.
Göreme
Open-Air Museum
One of the most important complexes of rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. It offers a clear insight into the religious life of the region during the Middle Ages.
Ortahisar
Village
A traditional Cappadocian village dominated by its impressive rock castle. Its quiet streets and stone houses reflect the authentic character of local life.
Devrent
Valley, Imagination Valley
Known for its landscape resembling animal figures, it offers a different perspective on Cappadocia’s volcanic environment.
Avanos
Handicraft Workshop, Pottery
Avanos is famous for its centuries-old pottery tradition. At the workshop, guests will observe the process of creating handmade pieces using the red clay from the Kızılırmak River.
17:00 | Transfer back to the hotel and free time
Accommodation in a cave hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 4
Optional hot air balloon ride available at an additional cost, around 05:00 in the morning.
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full-day private Cappadocia tour with a private vehicle and a professional Spanish-speaking guide. The tour starts at 10:00.
Kaymaklı
Underground City
An ancient underground complex carved beneath the earth, used for centuries as a refuge during times of invasion.
Uçhisar
Village
A small village dominated by its impressive rock castle, the highest natural point in Cappadocia.
Pigeon
Valley
A valley filled with ancient pigeon houses carved into the rocks. Historically, pigeons were raised here for their fertilizer, which was used in local agriculture.
Love
Valley
Famous for its tall and distinctive rock formations shaped by erosion. It is one of Cappadocia’s most characteristic and photographed landscapes.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Arrival in Istanbul. End of the program.
Program Details & Options
The programs can be modified according to your preferences. Services, activities, or visits can be adjusted or removed, and the program can also be extended by adding extra nights, activities, or visits.
For any changes to the itinerary, please contact us to receive the final price.
All our tours are tailor-made, and the starting and ending times can be adjusted according to your preferences. The program may be subject to changes depending on flight schedules.
Included Services
• 2 nights of accommodation in Istanbul, including breakfast, at Four G Hotel or a similar property.
• 1 night of accommodation in Cappadocia, including breakfast, at Canela Cave Hotel or a similar property.
• Domestic flights in economy class, Istanbul – Cappadocia and Cappadocia – Istanbul.
• All airport transfers to and from the airports.
• Private tours with a professional Spanish-speaking guide and private vehicle, including driver, fuel, and parking fees.
• Entrance fees to the museums and sites mentioned in the program.
• 24/7 online travel assistance.
Services Not Included
• International flights.
• Lunches.
• Personal expenses.
• Hot air balloon ride and other optional activities.
Optional Experiences
Available at an Additional Cost
In Istanbul
• Bosphorus boat tour.
• Evening walking tour through the city.
• Local food tasting in Kadıköy, the lively everyday center of Istanbul’s Asian side.
In Cappadocia
• Hot air balloon ride.
• Whirling dervish ceremony in a historic caravanserai.
• Turkish folk dance show in a rock-carved venue.
• Cappadocia wine tasting.
• Horseback riding through the valleys of Cappadocia.
• Sunset jeep safari among the region’s most iconic landscapes.
Notes
For groups of 4 or more participants, please contact us for special rates and arrangements.
Price: 960 € per person
