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Türkiye, From Istanbul to Kayseri

A Thrilling Getaway from Istanbul to Cappadocia 4*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • A stay of 6 days / 5 nights in a 4*, 5hotel, local standards
  • Full board according to the itinerary
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Visits according to the programme with an English-speaking guide
  • The upgrade to a charming troglodyte hotel in Cappadocia for departures until 22/03
  • Bosphorus cruise

Your stay starts here

A Thrilling Getaway from Istanbul to Cappadocia 4*

Discover Türkiye, an extraordinary destination where East meets West. This country, situated between Europe and Asia, offers an incredible wealth of cultural, historical and natural experiences. Explore the ancient cities of Cappadocia, admire the magnificent mosques of Istanbul, relax on the Mediterranean beaches, and sample the delicious Turkish cuisine. Let yourself be charmed by the country's diversity and its legendary hospitality. Türkiye is waiting to welcome you for an unforgettable adventure.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday – Flight to Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet and greet, then transfer to your hotel.

Your first dinner is not included.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Sunday – Istanbul (Süleymaniye Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar and Bosphorus Cruise)

After breakfast, you’ll head to the Suleymaniye district, nestled on a hill majestically overlooking the Golden Horn, to explore one of the city’s most famous mosques, the Süleymaniye Mosque. Built in the 16th century and covering more than 70 hectares, it is a complex comprising several buildings and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the Egyptian Bazaar, a place with a unique charm, full of exquisite colours and aromas! Take the opportunity to buy tea, herbs, nuts and, of course, local spices…

We’ll round off the day with a cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway linking two continents: Europe and Asia! Enjoy this trip along the water as you take in the beautiful views and admire the magnificent palaces lining the Bosphorus.

Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Monday Istanbul (Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace) – Ankara

After breakfast, set off for Istanbul’s historic heart. You will then discover the Hippodrome as well as the fascinating Blue Mosque, facing the basilica, an architectural gem famous for its six minarets and its 21,403 blue tiles.

Then visit Topkapi Palace, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and the former residence of the Ottoman sultans, before enjoying lunch in a local restaurant and continuing on to Ankara, the capital.

Dinner and overnight stay in Ankara.

Day 4 - Tuesday – Ankara Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the Museum of Civilisations in Ankara and Atatürk’s mausoleum, the father of modern Türkiye.

On the way to Cappadocia, admire the famous salt lake and stop to take photos in this spectacular setting.

Next, we’ll visit a caravanserai, a historic inn from the Silk Road era.

Lunch at a local restaurant in Ankara, followed by arrival in Cappadocia in the evening.
Dinner at the hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 5 – Wednesday Cappadocia

As an optional extra, weather permitting, you have the chance to enjoy the unique experience of a hot-air balloon ride to admire the ‘fairy chimneys’ and the surreal landscapes of this region. An exceptional and unforgettable experience!

Optional, payable as an extra: Hot-air balloon ride – €255 per person (estimate only).

After breakfast, set off to explore one of Türkiye’s most beautiful regions: Cappadocia! Marvel at the fascinating and unique landscape, formed by volcanic lava over 3 million years ago.

Visit the open-air museum at Göreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to several chapels carved into the volcanic rock and decorated with 13th-century frescoes. Discover the splendid Avcilar and Guvercinlik valleys, famous for their countless fairy chimneys.

Next, we’ll visit an impressive underground city built by ancient local communities, then round off the day with a visit to a carpet and jewellery centre to learn more about Türkiye’s traditional craft production.
As an optional extra in the evening, you can attend a traditional evening event in a cave-dwelling setting, where you’ll experience local folklore and traditional dances (extra charge applies).

Return to the hotel and dinner.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 6 – Thursday – Flight from Cappadocia

Transfer to Kayseri Airport in Cappadocia and return flight.

Accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated in 4- and 5-star hotels (by local standards), as listed below or similar:

Clarion Hotel MahmutBey

New Park Hotel

Signature Hotel Cappadoce

Your board

During the tour, you will enjoy a full board offer:

Full board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 6, excluding drinks.

Useful information

Maximum group size: 42 people

Guaranteed departure: minimum of 2 people. The provider reserves the right to change the departure date if this minimum is not met.

Please note: Due to technical requirements, weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances relating to the organisation of the trip, the dates of the excursions may be changed or cancelled.

A shared transfer is included for arrivals between 7.00 a.m. and 12.30 a.m. on the tour dates. If the customer chooses to arrive or depart outside these times, they will be required to pay a supplement of €105 for a private transfer. Please note that the transfer time between the airport and the hotel is approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
As transfer drivers are not permitted to enter the airport, please follow the instructions provided in your travel documents carefully to locate the transfer meeting point.

On Day 2, departure is at around 8.00 a.m. for the first excursion of the tour,

Transport included
This price includes :
  • A stay of 6 days / 5 nights in a 4*, 5-star hotel, local standards
  • Full board according to programme
  • Local tour guides
  • The upgrade to a charming troglodyte hotel in Cappadocia for departures until 22/03
  • Cruise on the Bosphorus
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site per person per night
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Compulsory local taxes to be paid on site (€65 per stay, including the latest government increases in site admission fees)
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above
  • Return airport/hotel transfer

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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