Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Package: 6 Days, Flights & Cave Hotel
Overview
Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Package: 6 Days, Flights & Cave Hotel
In six days this package covers the highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia, and it includes hotels, domestic flights, airport transfers and guided tours. It suits couples, families and international travellers hoping to see both places on a short trip.
Old City and Bosphorus Days
Istanbul starts with a guided tour of the Old City with a professional guide, followed by a full day on the Bosphorus, the strait that divides two continents. Then you fly to Cappadocia.
Cave Hotel Nights in Cappadocia
Your base in Cappadocia is a cave hotel. From there the Red Tour and Green Tour take you through fairy chimneys and valleys, into an underground city and to a monastery carved into the rock. You can add a hot air balloon flight as an optional extra.
Tour Info
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Our team meets you at Istanbul Airport (IST) and takes you on a private transfer to your central Istanbul hotel. After check-in your time is free.
- Transfer from the airport included
- Free time to explore Istanbul
Overnight at your Istanbul hotel.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Grand Bazaar
With a professional guide you see the main historic sights of Istanbul: first Hagia Sophia, then the Blue Mosque, then Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern, with the Grand Bazaar as the last stop.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- The Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- The Grand Bazaar
- Professional guide all day
- Lunch is part of the tour
You stay the night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Bosphorus Day & Evening Flight to Cappadocia
After breakfast you have a full day on and around the Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia, from 09:00 to 17:00. Sights include Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge and Ortakoy. In the evening you take a flight to Cappadocia.
- 09:00 - Pickup at the hotel and start of the tour
- 10:00 - Cruise on the Bosphorus
- 12:00 - Panoramic sightseeing along the Bosphorus
- 13:00 - Break for lunch
- 14:30 - Dolmabahce area, with free time to explore
- 16:00 - Time for shopping and photos
- 17:00 - Back at the hotel, with a free evening
- Flight to Cappadocia, then transfer to your hotel there
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 – Optional Balloon Flight & Cappadocia Red Tour
You can begin the day with an optional hot air balloon flight if you would like one. After that comes the Cappadocia Red Tour.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Optional hot air balloon flight
- The Goreme Open Air Museum
- The castle of Uchisar
- The Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
- The Devrent Valley
- Lunch is included
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 5 – Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara & Selime
On the Green Tour you see the natural valleys and the underground cities of Cappadocia.
- Hotel breakfast
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Ihlara Valley
- Selime Monastery
- Stops at panoramic viewpoints
- Lunch included
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – Flight Back to Istanbul
After breakfast and check-out you transfer to Cappadocia Airport and fly back to Istanbul. From Istanbul you can head home, or stay on in the city if you like.
- Flight to Istanbul
- Extra night in Istanbul (optional)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓5 Nights in a Mid-Range Hotel With Breakfast, Chosen From Our List, Subject to Availability and Your Approval
- ✓Tickets for Domestic Flights
- ✓Transfers To and From the Airport
- ✓A Professional Tour Guide
- ✓Tour of Istanbul's Old City
- ✓Private City Tour of Istanbul
- ✓Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus
- ✓Red Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Green Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Lunch on Each Tour Day
- ✓Transport Throughout the Tours
- ✓Every Local Tax and Service Fee
- ✓Entry Tickets for the Attractions
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Drinks During Meals
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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Six days in Istanbul and Cappadocia: the key facts
This private package fits the two places most visitors to Turkey want to see into one short trip, starting at $1,800 per person. Istanbul gets three of your nights and Cappadocia the other two. The price pays for five nights' hotel stay with breakfast, flights within Turkey, transfers to and from the airports and a professional guide. It also covers the Istanbul Old City tour, a day along the Bosphorus and both the Red and Green tours of Cappadocia, along with lunch whenever you are touring and entry tickets.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| How long | 6 days, 5 nights |
| Cost | from $1,800 per person |
| Itinerary | Istanbul, Cappadocia, then back to Istanbul |
| Accommodation | 5 nights with breakfast in middle-class hotels we select (a cave hotel in Cappadocia), confirmed once you approve them |
| What is covered | Flights inside Turkey, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, guide, Istanbul Old City tour, a Bosphorus day, the Red and Green tours, lunches while touring, entry tickets |
| What is extra | Flights to and from Turkey, the optional hot air balloon, drinks at meals, personal spending |
Is 6 days enough for Istanbul and Cappadocia?
It is. Six days is the shortest trip that covers both without strain. Istanbul has two full days, one for the Old City and one for the Bosphorus. On the evening of day three you take a domestic flight to Cappadocia, so on day four you wake up there in time for the balloon and the Red Tour. Day five is for the Green Tour, and on day six a flight returns you to Istanbul to continue your journey.
What happens on each of the 6 days?
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | You land at Istanbul Airport; private transfer to the hotel |
| Day 2 | Old City tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Bosphorus day from 09:00 to 17:00 with Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy; fly to Cappadocia |
| Day 4 | Sunrise balloon flight (optional); Red Tour with Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag, Devrent Valley |
| Day 5 | Green Tour with Kaymakli Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery |
| Day 6 | Fly back to Istanbul; services end |
Which of our Istanbul and Cappadocia packages fits you best?
| Package | Days | How it differs | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| This package | 6 days | The main sights of both, in a short trip | $1,800 per person |
| Istanbul and Cappadocia, 8 days | 8 days | Also a dinner cruise, a private car day, ATV and horse riding | $2,400 per person |
| Best of Istanbul and Cappadocia, 10 days | 10 days | Also a food tour, a hammam and a Turkish night show | $2,499 per person |
| Private Turkey tour, 8 days | 8 days | Also Ephesus and Pamukkale | $2,250 per person |
What does the hot air balloon add to the price?
The balloon is not included, so you can pick the category you like. For the morning of day four you can book the standard sunrise flight from $199, the comfort flight from $275 or the premium luxury flight from $399. Because you spend two mornings in Cappadocia, there is a second try if wind stops the first flight.
Why take a plane between Istanbul and Cappadocia?
The flight lasts just over an hour, while the drive takes a long day, and the ticket is part of the package. Flying is the reason a six-day trip to both regions works.
What is the best season for Istanbul and Cappadocia?
Both places are at their best from April to June and from September to November: Istanbul is mild for walking and Cappadocia has its best balloon months. Summer brings heat and crowds. In winter Cappadocia is cold and often snowy, while Istanbul is calmer.
What should you pack?
Take comfortable shoes, layers for the cool mornings in Cappadocia, modest clothes for the mosques, a light jacket for the Bosphorus and your passport for the domestic flights. A soft bag is easiest on the domestic flights.
How do I make a booking?
Pick your dates on this page and submit the form, or send us a WhatsApp message with your international flight details. Once you approve the hotels we confirm them and send you the whole plan in writing; payment is due only once that confirmation arrives. For other ideas, browse our Istanbul tours, Cappadocia tours and Turkey tour packages.
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