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Istanbul & Cappadocia Packages

Enjoy an incredible holiday in vibrant Istanbul before heading to historical Cappadocia for another amazing experience. Low prices and the best Istanbul & Cappadocia two centres brought to you by Diamond Star Experience, your trusted Turkey holiday experts.

Prices from £1,498 per person

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Sample Itinerary Hotels to Stay Places to Visit Optional Extras

Sample itinerary: 7 night 2 centre holiday based on 3 nights in Istanbul + 4 nights in Cappadocia.

Istanbul and Cappadocia holidays are a great choice when visiting Turkey. The contrasting experiences of Istanbul and Cappadocia deliver a diverse holiday you will remember forever. Both Istanbul and Cappadocia are steeped in history, culture and heritage. The stunning landscapes, ancient historic cities and unique hotels in Cappadocia are amazing and when you add the stunning sites in Istanbul to your holiday you are in for an incredible experience.
Cappadocia & Istanbul twin centre holidays are the perfect combination for an amazing holiday in Turkey. A stay in historic Istanbul combined with fairytale Cappadocia is a great mix which will provide a fabulous experience. We are specialists in Tailor Made Holidays to Turkey with a wealth of knowledge of both places, ensuring you get the holiday you desire. We can tailor Istanbul & Cappadocia holidays for 3 nights in Istanbul and 4 nights in Cappadocia Total of 7 as per our sample itinerary below. However, this holiday is very flexible you can stay longer or shorter in both resorts, please fill the enquiry form and submit to us, we will consult you and create your perfect holidays to suite your requirements.

Day 1: UK to Istanbul.
Fly to Istanbul and meet our English-speaking driver (representative) in Istanbul airport for private transfer to your chosen hotel.

Day 2 - 3: Istanbul.
Choose to explore the city independently or book a sightseeing tour through in advance. Please click here to see all optional Istanbul Tours here>
f you choose to explore the city on your own phase, don’t forget to visit the most important popular sites of Istanbul, including St Sophia Museum (mosque), Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace and Grand Bazaar. On your second day, you should book a local Bosphorus Cruise and sail between 2 continents, on your right-side Asia and on your left side Europe. Over nights in Istanbul.

Day 4: Istanbul to Cappadocia.
Private transfer back to Istanbul airport for your internal flight to Cappadocia – we will meet you in Cappadocia (Kayseri) airport for private transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Fairy Chimneys & Göreme Tour.
Cappadocia is huge, therefore we include your regular tours automatically, with a small group of around 10 to 15 people. (It is not advisable to tour yourself the transportations in Cappadocia not easy and it can be very costly). On your first day, after breakfast our tour guide will pick you up around 9am from your hotel for a full day small group tour which includes a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique ‘fairy chimneys’ and Pashabagi to see the fascinating mushroom shaped Pinnacles and stop some local restaurant for lunch. After lunch at Avanos visit the ancient rock-cut churches and Christian settlements of the Göreme Open Air Museum before finally heading to see the natural castle of Üçhisar. Finally, our guide will drop off you at your hotel at approximately 17:00pm.

Day 6: Rose Valley and Kaymakli Underground City Tour.
on your second day, after breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel around 9am again. You will enjoy another full day small group tour that includes a visit to the Red Valley to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 5km through the Gulludere Valley. Visit Cavusin with its famous houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch visit Pigeon Valley and then the underground city of Kaymakli, which was home to the early Christians, and finish the day with a visit to the natural castle of Ortahisar. Drop off at your hotel at approximately 17:00pm.

Day 7: Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City Tour.
On your 3 ^rd day, after breakfast our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel around 9am and enjoy a third small group tour, this time visiting the huge underground city of Derinkuyu carved out of the rock by the early Christians, continuing on to the beautiful Ihlara Valley where you will hike 4km exploring the valley's hidden churches. After lunch finish with a visit to the Selime Monastery, then return to your hotel at approximately 17:00pm.

Day 8: Cappadocia to the UK.
Our driver or representative will pick you up from your hotel for your private transfer to the airport and your flight back to the UK via Istanbul. (your luggage will go directly to your final destination in the UK, you will be transferred with your hand luggage to another plane in Istanbul).

Please note if you have walking difficulties and prefer not to participate every walking in Cappadocia, please tell the Guide and you can stay in nearest café or in Minibus till everybody return.

Please note the above durations are provided as a sample itinerary - you can stay shorter or longer in any points. You may also choose to stay in a different hotel.

Nowy Efendi Hotel 4* B&B - Istanbul

This lovely boutique hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul's historical old city and within a very short walking distance to all of the major historical sights. The hoteloffers an excellent level of service and a very relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy your holiday. Your breakfast will be served in rooftop terrace with panoramic view of the Old City

Empire Palace Hotel 4*B&B - Istanbul

An authentic and comfortable hotel in a convenient location. This historical Ottoman house, built in the 17th century and situated in the old town of Istanbul, has been faithfully restored. The hotel also boasts a Turkish Bath, which is perfect for a bit of relaxation after a full days sightseeing.

MDC Cave Hotel

Cappadocia - 4* - Bed & Breakfast

The MDC Cave Hotel is located in a quiet and charming area within walking distance to the city centre and is surrounded by the extraordinary beauty and relaxing nature of the valleys and the unique fairy chimneys - a stunning location which makes the MDC Cave Hotel a special place to stay in Turkey.

Hera Cave Suites

Cappadocia - 4* - Bed & Breakfast

Live the holidays of a lifetime in ultimate private getaways in Cappadocia, Göreme. A labyrinth of narrow passageways and curved stone stairways lead to unique rooms that are tastefully decorated in warm traditional style. Terraced above the village of ‘Goreme’, the Hera hotel offers the modern travellers a unique cave hotel experience. Relax & enjoy breath-taking views from it’s many stone terraces,

Instanbul

Istanbul is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of the Orient and the Occident, with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. For the perfect Two-centre holiday, combine a stay in Istanbul with a Turkish coastal resort or Cappadocia or just the city break alone.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia’s landscape was formed around 30 million years ago when volcanic activity left the region blanketed with ash. The ash solidified into what is known as ‘volcanic tuff’, this is an easily eroded material and as it wore away over many years, it left the distinctive rock formations seen in Cappadocia today.

Istanbul Daily Tours

Day 1 - Istanbul Classic Tour
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm.
Visit the most important popular sites of Istanbul in one full day tour.
St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Istanbul Two Continents Tour
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm
One of the most beautiful sights in the world, the Bosphorus, is the strait separating two continents Europe and Asia. This tour includes a Bosphorus Cruise and visits the Spice Bazaar, Rustempasa Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorous Bridge and Camlica Hill

Hot-air Balloon Tours

Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot-air balloons. The spectacular surrealistic landscape, combined with excellent flying conditions, allows the balloons to gently drift over and between fairy chimneys and pigeon houses hewn from the unique rock formations, through beautiful orchards and vineyards and impressive valleys with distinctive rock formations and features – and then float up over rippled ravines for breath-taking views across the region.

Prices per person from	1 Nov-31 Mar Apr, May	Jun	Jul, Aug Sep, Oct
Istanbul 4BB Boutique hotel & Cappadocia 4 BB Cave Hotel	£1,498 £1,598	£1,698	£1,798 £1,698

Price Includes:

Return flights & internal flights
Return private transfers in Istanbul & Cappadocia
3 nights 4*BB Luxury hotels in old Istanbul,
4 nights 4*BB luxury Cave hotels in Cappadocia,
3 days regular sightseeing tours with professional Guide & lunch in Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon extra (optional)

Please note: The Istanbul package price is based on accommodation at Empire Palace or Nowy Efendi Hotel (simple 4* hotels). Upgrade Option: Superior 4* hotels such as Sultania or Romance Hotel are available for an additional £45 per room, per night. 5? Hotels: Available on request, with supplements starting from £70 per room, per night.

Flights info:
The Istanbul and Cappadocia package prices mentioned include return flights with Turkish Airlines, but please be aware that prices may vary based on departure airports and flight schedules. We can accommodate your preferences by booking flights from any airport upon request.

Additionally, we want to assure you that all components of this package holiday, encompassing flights, accommodations, transfers, and tours, are safeguarded by our ATOL license. Rest assured, your financial investment is fully protected, ensuring 100% peace of mind.

Early booking discounts & loyalty discounts

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"Our holiday in Turkey exceeded our expectations. Cappadocia was interesting and beautiful. It was exciting staying in cave. Istanbul was amazing. We had very little previous experience of Turkey and Turkish people, so we enjoyed the beauty of the country and friendly hospitality of the people. We felt safe and not at all threatened in the city. The quality of food and service in restaurants was good. Efes beer is very tasty. We were a little confused on our first day in Istanbul as the tour details implied a bus tour, but all become clear when we realised how close all the sights were to our hotel. We had a memorable holiday. Thank you Akin."

Mr David Hyam, 19.5.2019

"Dear Mr. Koc,I've been meaning to write to you for some time, to say thank you for arranging such a wonderful holiday for us. We had 4 nights B&B at the Empire Palace Hotel in Istanbul, which was wonderfully central - with friendly, helpful staff - and then flew to Cappadocia, staying at the MDC Cave Hotel in Urgup, which was delightful. The location was outstanding and the hotel quite unique. We have travelled all over the world and I can safely say that this holiday was one of the best - full of new experiences including a trip in a hot-air balloon, visiting underground cities, ancient cave dwellings with amazing frescoes and fabulous landscapes. It was fun and exciting. For the first two days of tours in Cappadocia we went with the local representatives, who were excellent and our guide, Mustafa Sahin was outstanding. Thank you again for a brilliant trip and we will recommend your company. We may be interested in Croatia next year. Yours sincerely,"

Barbara Lewis , 30.7.2018

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