Discovering Istanbul and Cappadocia: A Turkish Adventure - 5 Nights and 6 Days

Embark on an adventure in the enchanting city of Istanbul, where Eastern culture harmonizes with Western lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Sultans of the East as you explore historical landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. The vibrant blue waters of the Bosphorus provide a warm and welcoming introduction to the city.
Continue your journey to the mesmerizing region of Cappadocia, where the surreal cavernous landscape is adorned with colorful hot air balloons floating above the Goreme Valley. The whimsical fairy chimneys that adorn the area will transport you to another world. To fully experience their magnificence, hike through the Red Valley and the ancient rock cut city of Cavusin.
Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Ottoman Empire by venturing to the magical land of Turkey.

Duration: Five Nights and Six Days

Package Price: 47500BDT

Package Includes:

- Three nights accommodation in Istanbul
- Two nights accommodation in Cappadocia
- Two full days sightseeing at Istanbul
- Museum entry fees, parking charge and road tolls at Istanbul
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Two full days sightseeing at Cappadocia
- Museum entry fees, parking charge and road tolls at Cappadocia
- Hotel Drop-off and pickup service
- Transportation in Air Conditioned car or bus
- Professional English speaking guide and driver
- Breakfast (Day 2,3,4,5,6)
- Lunch ( Day 2,3,4,5)
- Airport transfer
- Domestic flight tickets in Turkey
- All taxes, fees and handling charges

Package Doesn't Include:

- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion
- Tips for car drivers and guides
- International flight tickets
- Insurance
- Turkey Entry Visa
- Alcoholic beverages or cold drinks
- Laundry

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Upon arrival in Istanbul, the tour will commence, and guests will be transferred to their preferred hotel. Free time will be allocated for travelers to explore the city. The overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 2:  After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, travelers will embark on a morning tour of Istanbul's iconic sights. The first stop is the Blue Mosque, renowned for its magnificent design by Sinan and superb iznik ceramic tiling. Next, a stroll along the Hippodrome will lead to the Column of Constantine, an Egyptian obelisk, and the Serpentine Column. The tour continues with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a breathtaking building originally built in 537 AD as a Greek Orthodox church, now a museum featuring two floors built around a central nave and adorned with superb decorations and an enormous dome.
Following this, travelers will take a walk through the Grand Bazaar for some shopping or to appreciate its historic architectural beauty. A visit to the famous Topkapi Palace, a walled complex built in the 15th century that dominated a small raised peninsula and served as the political center of the influential Ottoman Empire, is also included. The tour will cover its courtyards, Treasury, pavilions, holy relics, weapons, and the Harem. The tour will end with a visit to the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, featuring a stunning umbrella dome, a beautiful two-storeyed colonnade, and marble pillars.
Following the stay in Istanbul, travelers will be transported by car to the airport, from where they will proceed to their overnight accommodation at a hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel, travelers will embark on a sightseeing tour around Cappadocia, renowned for its picturesque fairy chimneys, colorful landscapes, and ancient rock-carved homes. The tour will take them through Devrent (Imagination) Valley, where towering fairy chimneys loom overhead, before moving on to Pasabag (Monk Valley), known for its fairy chimneys with double and triple-headed caps. Lunch will be served at a popular restaurant in Avanos, after which travelers will visit the Goreme open air museum, featuring ancient churches and frescoes from the 10th and 12th centuries. The tour ends at Uchisar Castle, a fortress carved out of a large and tall fairy chimney, before dropping off the travelers at their hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 4: Travelers will have breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia. The tour includes a 4 km hike through the stunning Red Valley, passing colorful rock cliffs and fairy chimneys, and arriving at the Greek village of Cavusin, where rock-cut churches can be found. Lunch will be served at a popular restaurant, after which the tour will continue to Kaymakli, the largest underground city in the region, and Pigeon Valley, featuring dove cotes carved into the rock. The last stop is the Ortahisar Castle, the largest fairy chimney in Cappadocia. After the tour, travelers will be dropped off at their hotel in Cappadocia. The next day, a car will pick them up to transfer to the airport for their flight to Istanbul, where they will stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 5: Travelers will begin their day with a hotel breakfast before being picked up for a sightseeing tour. A cruise on the Bosphorous Strait will take them between the Marmara and Black Seas, with the European and Asian sides of Istanbul in view. The cruise features magnificent palaces, mosques, mansions, and other historically significant places. Upon arriving at Eminounu, the tour will continue with a visit to the nearby Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, brimming with traditional sweets, coffee, and spices. The tour will also include a drive along part of the 20km of magnificent stone walls that date back to the 5th century and surrounded the old city. A popular restaurant will serve lunch before the tour heads to the Dolmabahce Palace, the administrative center for the Ottoman Empire and home to the sultans and their families in the 19th century. The palace is built in a blend of Ottoman and classical European styles and is opulent with gold, valuable stone, crystal, and beautiful rugs. Afterward, the tour will continue to Camlica Hill, where travelers can enjoy magnificent panoramic views and take great photos. The overnight stay will be in Istanbul.

Day 6: After breakfast at the hotel, travelers will have a day of leisure to explore the city at their own pace and enjoy some downtime. Depending on the time of their flight, travelers will then be transferred to the airport for their departure.

Name of the hotels in this package. The hotels will be allotted based on availability.

Istanbul

- Orient Express Hotel
- Centrum Hotel
- Sude Konak Hotel
- Genova Hotel
- Vicenza Hotel
- Venera Hotel

Cappadocia

- Goreme Valley Cave House
- Urgup Inn Hotel

Additional Information:
- Rooms are subject to availability
- Cost may vary according to the policy of the hotel/resort
- In case of unavailability of rooms at above mentioned hotels on booking date, similar category hotels will be provided.
- All travelers must carry a valid passport.
- Check-in at the hotels is at 12:00 PM and & check-out is at 12:00 PM.
- Booking can’t be canceled or changed once it is confirmed.

Requirements:

Passport
Turkey entry visa
Vaccination card (with verification from concerned government authority).
The travelers must be vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival date.

Cancellation Policy:

To cancel a tour, please send an email to hi.travelbd@gmail.com with the tour booking ID and details of the cancellation. The time of sending the email will be considered as the time of cancellation. The email will be considered as the final application for cancellation. Please note that a phone call to the Travel Bangladesh hotline number or any other team member of Travel Bangladesh will not be considered as a request for cancellation.
Refund Policy:
The following refund policy applies to bookings that are canceled:
-Full refund if the booking is canceled at least seven (7-15) days prior to the start of the experiences/tours.
-Eighty percent (80%) refund if the booking is canceled five (5-7) days prior to the start of the experience/tour.
-Fifty percent (50%) refund if the booking is canceled one to three (3) days prior to the start of the experience/tour.
-No refund will be provided if the booking is canceled less than fourty-eight (48) hours prior to the start of the experience/tour.
Please note that all refunds, if applicable, will be processed within seven (7) working days.