8 Days Cappadocia & Istanbul Safari
Overview
Days 1-4: will include arrival in Istanbul, sightseeing tour of city including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, and Bazaar. The next day will take you to Cappadocia for a full day adventure including Goreme Open Air Museum, shopping tour of ancient arts, free evening.The rest of the remaining days will take you to Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia then to Spice Bazaar tour, Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul. You will depart Turkey on the 8th day after checking out of the hotel.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL.
Arrive at Istanbul airport after a long flight. Go to designated accommodation, check-in, and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Have dinner and stay overnight.
DAY 2: ISTANBUL CITY TOUR & GRAND BAZAAR
After breakfast, take a guided tour of the old city: Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Explore the Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. After the tour, visit Grand Bazaar and shop. Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 4,000 stores. Return to hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 3: BLUE MOSQUE VISIT.
Visit the Blue Mosque, a historical and iconic site in Turkey. Explore its magnificent architecture and stunning decor, a symbol of Islamic architecture and calligraphy. The mosque is free of charge and offers a rich history of its construction. Return to the lodge for overnight stay.
DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA JEEP SAFARI
After breakfast, check-out and fly to Cappadocia. Transfer to a Jeep Safari tour, offering unobstructed views of the valleys and cultural highlights. Explore the unique landscapes of Cappadocia off-road and away from the crowds.
DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA TOUR.
After breakfast, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and admire the well-preserved rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings dating back to the 10th century. Go on a guided shopping tour to learn about the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewelry. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
DAY 6: KAYMAKLI UNDERGROUND CITY & UCHISAR CASTLE
Visit Kaymakli Underground City, the largest and deepest underground settlement in Cappadocia, and Uchisar Castle, used as a defense mechanism in the 15th and 16th centuries. Explore Pigeon Valley, named after the pigeon homes carved in the valley’s rock face. End the tour at Avcilar Valley and return to your hotel for the night.
Day 7: Spice Bazaar and Bosphorus Cruise Tour.
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a tour of the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, the city’s famous covered shopping complex. Explore 85 shops selling spices, dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, teas, jewellery and more. In the afternoon, take a Bosphorus Cruise to admire the beauty of Istanbul’s waterfront mansions, palaces and attractions along the waters. End the day with a transfer back to your hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 8: Departure Day.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the agreed drop-off destination.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- All Transportations
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- services of a professional guide/Driver.
- Flight from Uganda to Turkey and back
Excluded
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- International airfare
- Anything said to be optional itinerary
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Vaccinations where needed
- Anything not talked about in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for any additional sites or activities not included in the itinerary
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