Istanbul, Cappadocia & Konya (8 Days)
Overview
During this fantastic 8-day tour, which includes Cappadocia, Konya, and Istanbul, enjoy exploring the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Bosphorus Cruise. Fall in love with Cappadocia with its stunning natural rock formations, Love Valley, Uchisar Castle, and the Pigeon Valley. Marvel at the historic wonders in Konya including the Mevlana Museum, which houses the tomb of Rumî, to enjoy a small part of what Turkey has to offer. All with comfortable accommodations, airport transfers, and guided tours
ITINERARY AT
A GLANCE
2024 Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival
- Day 2 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 3 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 4 - Cappadocia Arrival
- Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour
- Day 6 - Cappadocia Tour
- Day 7 - Konya Tour
- Day 8 - Konya Tour
- Day 9 - Check Out
Itinerary
Begin your adventure upon arrival at Istanbul airport. Our tour team will welcome you at the airport and provide the accommodations to transfer you to the hotel to check in. Check-in at the hotel and stay overnight to prepare for the next day.
The Istanbul Old City tour will start after breakfast. Our first stop will be Sultanahmet Square, which is the main point where the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. From there, we will then see The German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Museum. Your tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel for an overnight stay in the hotel to prepare for the next day.
After breakfast, get ready to depart for a full-day city tour on the bus. Starting from Balat, the historical Greek and Jewish neighborhood of the Ottoman Era, the tour will continue with visits to Ayub Al Ansari Tomb, Taksim, Galata, and the heart of trade during the Ottoman Era. After a short break, we will embark on a boat for the Bosphorus Cruise Tour.
Enjoy a late breakfast at the hotel in Istanbul to get ready to check out and transfer to the airport for the Kayseri flight at 11:00 am. Arrive at the airport and transfer to Cappadocia. Check in and stay overnight in the hotel to get ready for the next adventure.
Get ready to depart for a full-day Cappadocia tour after a late breakfast. We will visit Goreme Esentepe, the Open-Air Museum, Three Beauties, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, and Avanos Pottery. Tourists can choose to go on a hot-air balloon ride if they want. Arrive back and stay overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast, the tour will continue with Love Valley, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, and Uçhisar. Tourists can choose to go on a hot-air balloon ride if they want. Arrive back and check out. Transfer to the airport for the Istanbul flight. Arrive in Istanbul and check in at the Istanbul hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Konya through the ancient Silk Road, stopping for a look at the huge Sultan Han caravanserai en route. After arriving in Konya, begin the Konya tour to visit the Tomb of Rumi in the Museum of Mevlana Rumi and the Ottoman-era Sultan Selim Mosque.
The Konya tour will continue after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the drive to Alaaddin Hill (a prehistoric tumulus) to visit the 1000-year-old Alaaddin Mosque. Here, take a group stroll down the north side of Alaaddin Hill and pass the remains of the Seljuk sultan's palace, then cross the street for a view of the elaborate portal of the Ince Minareli Medrese theological college. Enjoy the drive back to the airport for the Istanbul flight. Stay in the hotel overnight in Istanbul.
Check out and depart for the airport for the flight back home.
8 Days 9 Nights
Country turkey
City istanbul cappadocia konya
Season Summer
Languages English Turkish French Spanish
Group/Private Group
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About
Legacy Ottoman Hotel invites visitors from all over the world in Istanbul's finest neighborhood, hosting all the splendor of history. The texture of its history blends with the potential of current time to provide its visitors with an outstanding lodging experience. The rooms with high ceilings are wide, light, and boast spectacular views, ready for visitors to capture unforgettable moments.
Main Amenities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
About
Yunak Evleri is a collection of ten cave dwellings originating from the 5th and 6th centuries, with a total of 120 individual underground apartments, capped by a 19th century Greek Mansion.
Main Amenities
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
This package includes a professional English-speaking tour guide to help you provide tour insights, navigate locations and understand the local culture.
To provide a more comfortable tour experience, this package also covers:
- Transfers and tours with private vans
- Private professional guide for the mentioned tours
- All entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary
- 24/7 professional assistance
Our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Konya (8-Day) Package includes domestic flights for the cities included.
- Visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Cruise, Uchisar Castle, Fairy Chimneys, Love Valley, and the Mevlana Museum
This package includes breakfasts while tourists are responsible for arranging their lunches and dinners.
iLinkTurkey strongly suggests that tourists get travel insurance to ensure their financial safety during their trip. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company or provider for your peace of mind. If you require any further information, feel free to get in touch with our team.
For more information, contact us so our support team can assist you with any questions or concerns regarding the visa requirements or process.
A hot-air balloon trip is not included in the package. However, tourists are welcome to include one on this itinerary if they wish.
Flights Information
Domestic Airlines
Drop off→ Baggage claim area→Meet tour guide→ Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle.
International Airlines
Drop off→Passport check→Luggage claim→Customs inspection→Meet tour guide→Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle to arrive at the hotel.
Accessibility Guidelines
This package may contain activities that are:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not advised for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the package’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount paid will be non-refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the package’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the local time for locations included in the package. If any tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- All scheduled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and restrictions.
Know Before You Go
- Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
- Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.
- Customers are held solely responsible for their travel documents and/or visas if required.
- Hotel arrangements will be changed depending on the season. You can confirm your hotel information while you are on tour with your tour guide.
- Travelers can pay with cash or credit card on tour.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic, and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
- Some attractions will be closed during holidays or events (eg. Christmas, Ramadan or Thanksgiving). The arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
- To make your travel more convenient, we suggest you book your tour one month prior to the departure date during the holiday season.
- If you are traveling with children, please inform our service team and provide information such as the age of the child to ensure that the safety seat is prepared in advance (at your own expense).
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Please consult your primary care physician or a travel doctor. We are unable to provide medical advice on whether or not you require vaccines. People travelling to Turkey, in general, do not get vaccinations because there are no regulatory requirements. If you need vaccinations, see your doctor one month before you leave your native country.
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The majority of monuments and historical sites in Turkey are open from 9:00 to 17:00. On Monday, all museums in Turkey are closed. Remember that these hours will change drastically during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month.
Turkey's official currency is the Turkish Lira.
Most hotels in Turkey, like many others across the world, have check-in times around noon, 12, or 1 PM. If you check in or out late at night or early in the morning, you may have to pay for an extra night to access your room without having to wait until the standard check-in time.
Reviews
Cappadocia was breathtakingly beautiful. We had a lovely time visiting the pasabag chimneys, the love valley. And we took the famous Cappadocia balloon ride. Honestly i was a little afraid to be up in the air, but the pilot was an experienced one. He operated the balloon smoothly. Istanbul was amazing also. My wife loved the Bosphorus Cruise tour(would highly recommend). Overall it was a great and pleasant journey.
Review Submitted 17 February 2024
Really loved the tour. 10/10 to ilinkturkey.
Review Submitted 7 April 2024