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5 Day Tour of Magical Cappadocia and the South East of Turkey
Product code 189016P108
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Available from Sep 10, 2019
Start times
12:00 PM
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Adult ages 12-99
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5 Day Tour of Magical Cappadocia and the South East of Turkey
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Duration
120 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French
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Manual
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Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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5 Day Tour of Magical Cappadocia and the South East of Turkey





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Duration
120 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
This is a fantastic tour of some amazing places in Turkey. You will first start with the magical and mesmerising Cappadocia and see the stunning landscape of the fairy chimneys and tour the Kaymaklı Underground City. You also have the option to take an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride Next, you will go to Şanlıurfa (the Prophets' City; also known as Urfa), is a pilgrimage town and spiritual centre. This is where the prophets Job and Abraham left their marks, and the Dergah complex of mosques and the holy Gölbaşı area is imbued with a compelling atmosphere redolent of the Middle East. You will also visit Mount Nemrut, one the highest peaks of the Mesopotamia, with a summit at 2,206 metres above sea level and contains the tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene that was commissioned by himself. The gigantic statues of gods that each weigh 6 tons and are 10 metres tall and indicate what kind of super-human effort was spent on the construction of the tomb.
Overview
This is a fantastic tour of some amazing places in Turkey. You will first start with the magical and mesmerising Cappadocia and see the stunning landscape of the fairy chimneys and tour the Kaymaklı Underground City. You also have the option to take an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride Next, you will go to Şanlıurfa (the Prophets' City; also known as Urfa), is a pilgrimage town and spiritual centre. This is where the prophets Job and Abraham left their marks, and the Dergah complex of mosques and the holy Gölbaşı area is imbued with a compelling atmosphere redolent of the Middle East. You will also visit Mount Nemrut, one the highest peaks of the Mesopotamia, with a summit at 2,206 metres above sea level and contains the tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene that was commissioned by himself. The gigantic statues of gods that each weigh 6 tons and are 10 metres tall and indicate what kind of super-human effort was spent on the construction of the tomb.
What's Included
Included
Entry fees to the sites and museums
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
All accommodation
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Domestic flights in the program
Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours
Not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Other services not mentioned
Drinks
Meals that are not stated in the itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Istanbul- Cappadocia
2 hoursAdmission included
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, and upon arrival, you will be met at the airport just outside the arrival’s gate and transfer to Cappadocia. Tour the Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most fascinating underground settlements in Cappadocia then drive to Sahinefendi ( Sobesos ) which is newly discovered (01 May 2002) mosaic houses and Archaeological excavation site. Villages in the valleys are surrounded by the “tabletop” mountains which are spectacular.
Istanbul- Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Continue to the Keslik Monastery close to Cemil, that hides its frescoes behind a thin smoke layer which you can only see by torchlight.
Istanbul- Cappadocia
1 hour
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Visit Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses; outstanding examples of late Greek settlements and architecture.
Istanbul- Cappadocia
1 hour
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Visit Saruhan Caravanserai, a roadside inn where travellers would rest and recover from their day’s journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of information, commerce and people across a network of trade routes of North Africa, Asia, and South-Eastern Europe on the legendary Silk Road and the Spice Road.
Istanbul- Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Continue with the panorama of the Red Valley, with its fabulous volcanic rock formations and is in the heart of Cappadocia but still away from the tourist crowd.
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
1 hourAdmission not included
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
Early in the morning, you have the option to take a once in a lifetime hot air balloon to have some magnificent views of Cappadocia (extra charge). Meet at the hotel reception after breakfast, then have your first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with some rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley, walk-in Pasabag near Zelve and wonder at the “fairy chimneys” where the sound of the wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
1 hourAdmission included
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
Meet at the hotel reception after breakfast, then have your first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with some rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley.
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
1 hourAdmission included
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
Walk-in Pasabag near Zelve and wonder at the “fairy chimneys” where the sound of the wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
1 hour
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
Lunch in Avanos which has been the centre of terra cotta work of art since around 3000 BC and you will get a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
2 hoursAdmission included
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
In the afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century).
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
1 hourAdmission included
Cappadocia Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra)
Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia – Kahta
5 hours
Cappadocia – Kahta
Depart from your hotel in Cappadocia in the morning and drive to Karatay Caravanserai and visit the caravanserai. On the way to Kahta (Nemrut) stop at Kahramanmaras for lunch and a taste of its famous ice cream. Arrive at the hotel in Kahta city and the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Mt. Nemrut – Urfa ( Gobekli Tepe)
4 hoursAdmission included
Mt. Nemrut – Urfa ( Gobekli Tepe)
Hike to the summit of Mount Nemrut (one of the most popular UNESCO world cultural heritage sites) and watch the sunset, be in awe of the colossal heads and the statues of ancient deities, as you take a step into mythology. This magnificent landmark sits at an elevation of 8000 ft. The mountain top complex is made up of two flat areas that are strewn with statues and are separated by a false peak of crushed rock. Antiochus constructed the entire complex around 2000 years ago as a dedication to his divine ancestry.
Mt. Nemrut – Urfa ( Gobekli Tepe)
4 hoursAdmission included
Mt. Nemrut – Urfa ( Gobekli Tepe)
Also, you should take time to visit the old castle, Arsemeia, cross over the still functioning Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus bridge) dating back to the 3rd century and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. Then drive back to your hotel for breakfast before driving to Urfa on the way visit Ataturk dam, a modern-day wonder. You will also see Gobekli Tepe which is a hilltop sanctuary that is erected on the highest point of a mountain ridge around 15 km northeast of the town of Sanlıurfa.
Urfa (Harran) – Gaziantep- Istanbul
3 hoursAdmission included
Urfa (Harran) – Gaziantep- Istanbul
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and drive to Sanliurfa which has been occupied since the Babylonians were followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians and Greeks. Today we will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum that exhibits a vast collection, founded from Harran and Gobekli Tepe Area. We will also see the holy sites at the Ainzelha, which is a lake that has millions of domesticated fish.
Urfa (Harran) – Gaziantep- Istanbul
4 hoursAdmission included
Urfa (Harran) – Gaziantep- Istanbul
Drive to Gaziantep where we will visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Museum with a collection of magnificent mosaics t from the ancient site of Zeugma (Belkis). This museum has also become one of the most extensive mosaic museums in the world. Transfer to Gaziantep airport and take an evening flight back to Istanbul.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Flights are non-refundable
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
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