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Discover the magic and beauty of Istanbul and Cappadocia! Visit Rüstem Pasa Mosque, take a boat ride to the Spice Bazaar, enjoy the panoramic views of the Mausoleum of Ataturk and stop in the Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys.
- 19th April - 26th April 2025
- Return flights and transfers from Madrid
- From £1,385 pp
Price correct at time of publication 19.02.2025
4 nights in Istanbul with inclusive tours
3 nights in Cappadocia, on a half-board basis plus 1 lunch in a local restaurant.
Flights, taxes and an itinerary with a wide range of visits that will allow you to be surprised and filled with excitement.
Itineraries
Day 1
Spain - Istanbul
Departure from Madrid and arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for transfer to the chosen hotel varies depending on the arrival airport: Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2
Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast and departure in the morning to Ankara, passing through the mountains of Bolu. Once in the capital, we will walk along a long street with lions on each side that leads to the square of the mausoleum of Atatürk, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey and inaugurated in 1953. Lunch in a local restaurant and continue to Cappadocia. On the way, visit the Salt Lake, 1500 km2 in area. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 3
Cappadocia - Full Board
We start the day with breakfast. Visit this fascinating region with its original landscape, formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Visit of the open-air museum of the Goreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex. Visit of the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which have the spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch during the visit in a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic views of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit the famous workshops of carpets, onyx and turquoise where you can find quality and good price. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel
Day 4
Cappadocia - Free day - Half board
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Free day with the possibility of booking a full-day excursion with lunch included – Visit the Pasabagi or Çavusin Valley, Uçhisar where you can see the ancient fortress carved into the rock and it is the highest point in Urgup where you can have a panoramic view of all the landscapes of the valleys in the area. Visit the village of Avanos and in the afternoon visit the incredible underground city of Ozkonak or Kaymakli.
Day 5
Cappadocia - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 6
Istanbul - City tour - Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, we will leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa Mosque and later, we will enjoy a boat ride along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip, we will see the Sultans' palaces and old and typical wooden houses. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and still in use, it is the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day at leisure. Transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 7
Istanbul - Free day - Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to explore the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion to the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit to the ancient Hippodrome that dates back to the Byzantine era and was the centre of civil activity in the country, where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held, but also celebrations in honour of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. The Blue Mosque was built in 1609 during the Sultanate of Ahmet, who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Saint Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) to Saint Sophia Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are kept. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660, which can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access doors. End of visit at the grand bazaar.
Day 8
Istanbul - Spain - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel depending on the flight schedule. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to return to Madrid. End of services.
- Return flights from Malaga (checked baggage 20k)
- Domestic flight Cappadocia - Istanbul (checked baggage 15k)
- 4 nights in Istanbul on a B&B basis
- 3 nights Cappadocia; board: 2 Full Board + 1 Half Board (without drinks)
- Arrival and departure transfer with assistance at all airports
- Transfers by air-conditioned bus/minibus
- Excursions, tickets and transfers according to itinerary
- 24hr telephone assistance at destination
- Fees and basic travel insurance
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance
- Visa processing (check nationalities that require it)
- Meals, drinks, or any other expenses not mentioned as included
- Optional visits and/or excursions
- Voluntary tips for tour guide and driver - recommended €20 and €10 respectively
7 nights from £1,385 pp
*Price correct at time of publication 19/02/2025
