Arrive in Istanbul - Airport Transfer

Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul! Our driver will greet you at the airport and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel.

Jewels of Istanbul

Galata Koprusu - Following your visit to Dolmabahce Palace, you’ll have the opportunity to walk on the Galata Bridge, constructed during the Ottoman era.

Rustem Pasha Mosque - Your guide will then lead you to the Rustem Pasha Mosque, one of the masterpieces by the renowned architect Sinan. This mosque is distinguished by its richly adorned, tiled interior. Rüstem Pasha may have commissioned the mosque’s distinctive Iznik tiles to support court designer Kara Memi, celebrated for his elegant floral patterns.

Bosphorus Strait - After lunch, embark on a delightful boat trip on the Bosphorus. Enjoy a stunning cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, passing by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, as well as charming wooden villas and mansions.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Conclude your tour with some shopping time at the Spice Market, one of the city’s largest bazaars. Situated in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most renowned covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Explore the Old City & Fly to Cappadocia

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia is a historic place of worship in Istanbul, designed by Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Built in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of Constantinople, it was the largest Christian church of the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Church, except during the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, when it served as the city’s Latin Catholic cathedral. In 1453, following the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. In 1935, the secular Turkish Republic designated it as a museum. In 2020, it reopened as a mosque.

Topkapi Palace - The Topkapı Palace is a grand museum located in the eastern part of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was the primary residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans. Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday.

Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a historic Ottoman-era imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It remains a functioning mosque and attracts numerous tourists. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I, its complex includes Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople is a historic square in Istanbul, Turkey. Once a circus, it served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire’s capital. The term hippodrome derives from the Greek words hippos (horse) and dromos (path or way). Consequently, it is sometimes referred to as Atmeydanı (“Horse Square”) in Turkish. Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world, and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.

Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops across a total area of 30,700 m2. It attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was ranked as the world’s most-visited tourist attraction, with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazaar is often considered one of the first shopping malls in the world. Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday.

Cappadocia - After the tour, you will be transferred to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel.

Explore Cappadocia

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley, also known as Dervent Valley, showcases a variety of unique rock formations and is just a 10-minute drive from Goreme. The small fairy chimneys in the valley create a lunar landscape with their unusual appearance. The valley also features many animal-shaped rocks.

Pasabag - Pasabag, or Pasha’s Vineyard, is located on the Zelve road between the popular town of Goreme and the traditional pottery-making town of Avanos. Here, you can admire the impressive cone-topped rock pillars known as Fairy Chimneys, which stand tall throughout the vineyard. Pasha was an important officer during the Ottoman era when the region was captured. However, Pasabag is more commonly referred to as Monks Valley, a name it earned due to the numerous monk refuges carved into the soft rock cones.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Open-Air Museum resembles an extensive monastic complex, consisting of numerous refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own remarkable church.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar is situated at the highest point in Cappadocia, on the Nevsehir-Goreme road, just 5 km from Goreme. The top of Uchisar Castle offers a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding area, with Mount Erciyes visible in the distance.

Explore Cappadocia

Red Valley - After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on another full-day tour of Cappadocia. Depart from your hotel to visit Red Valley, where you can explore the renowned rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere Valley.

Cavusin - Next, visit Cavusin village, known for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is a picturesque valley near Uchisar town, named after the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa since ancient times. It offers another stunning panoramic view over Cappadocia, along with the remarkable views of the dovecotes.

Ozkonak Underground City - Ozkonak Underground City is built beneath the hill known as the Citadel of Kaymakli and was opened to visitors in 1964. The people of Cappadocia constructed their homes around nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city. The region’s inhabitants still utilize the most convenient areas in the tunnels as cellars, storage spaces, and stables, accessible through their courtyards.

Departure from Turkey

Cappadocia - After breakfast, the tour concludes, and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Wishing you a safe journey home and thank you for choosing Smart Turkey Tours.

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• Domestic flight tickets
• Accommodation at selected hotels
• Lunch and breakfast included
• Guided sightseeing tours in English
• Airport transfers throughout the trip
• Transport in new, air-conditioned vehicles

• international airfare to TURKEY
• Drinks,visas,personal expenses,porters, tips
• Optional tours
• Meals not listed ( breakfasts, lunches, dinners )

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.