6 Day Indian Istanbul & Cappadocia Turkey Tour

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast, begin your Istanbul City Tour with a visit to the Hippodrome, once the center of chariot races during the Byzantine period. Here, you will see important historical monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Continue to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Located opposite Hagia Sophia, the mosque is renowned for its impressive architecture and beautiful blue Iznik tiles decorating the interior.

Next, visit the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture. Originally built as a church, Hagia Sophia later served as a mosque and museum before once again becoming a mosque. Its magnificent dome, historic mosaics, and centuries-old architecture make it one of Istanbul’s most important cultural landmarks.

Enjoy an Indian lunch before continuing to Asil Efendi, where you can shop for a variety of local products and souvenirs, including Turkish delight, baklava, spices, Turkish coffee, nuts, ceramic handicrafts, evil eye souvenirs, natural olive oil products, soaps, and more.

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Visitors are required to dress appropriately when entering religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Female guests are advised to carry a headscarf.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast, pick up from your hotel at 08:30 and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour.

Enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus cruise, sailing along the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During the cruise, admire Istanbul’s historic waterfront, including traditional wooden mansions, elegant palaces, fortresses, and charming neighborhoods.

From the boat, you will see landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Ortakoy, one of Istanbul’s most distinctive waterfront districts.

Continue with views of Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452 before the conquest of Constantinople, followed by Beylerbeyi Palace, the former summer residence of the Ottoman sultans on the Asian side of Istanbul.

You will also experience the Bosphorus Bridge, connecting the European and Asian sides of the city, and visit Camlica Hill, one of Istanbul’s highest viewpoints, offering panoramic views over the Bosphorus and the city.

Afterward, enjoy an Indian lunch and continue with the Shopping Tour. Discover traditional Turkish craftsmanship, including carpet weaving, jewelry, handicrafts, and leather products, while learning more about local production techniques and shopping culture.

After the tour, return to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore Istanbul at your own pace.

In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia.

Upon arrival at the airport serving Cappadocia, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: If you would like to join the optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour the following morning, please contact your guide in advance to register, as the activity takes place early in the morning.

(Breakfast, Indian-Style Turkish Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 09:30 for a full-day tour of Cappadocia.

Begin with a visit to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the region’s well-preserved underground settlements. Continue to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, offering impressive panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Next, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, one of Cappadocia’s most important historical sites, known for its rock-cut churches and frescoes dating back to the Byzantine period.

Continue to Cavusin Village, an old settlement featuring traditional cave houses and historic rock-cut structures. Afterward, enjoy an Indian-style Turkish lunch at a restaurant in Avanos.

Following lunch, visit a local pottery workshop and learn about Cappadocia’s traditional pottery-making techniques. Then continue to Love Valley, famous for its distinctive fairy chimneys and unusual rock formations.

You will also visit a local workshop showcasing handwoven Cappadocian carpets and kilims, followed by Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where naturally formed rocks resemble various animals and shapes.

Later, stop at a local wine shop in Urgup for a wine tasting. Your final stop will be the Three Beauties, one of Cappadocia’s most recognizable groups of fairy chimneys.

The tour ends at approximately 18:00, followed by transfer back to your hotel.

In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Cappadocia until your scheduled departure.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, continue with your onward international flight home.

We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia and leave Turkey with wonderful memories.

Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking, and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future.

Have a pleasant journey home!