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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 5-day, 4-night journey through Turkey with the Istanbul & Cappadocia Adventure. Begin your exploration in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you'll wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar and savor the flavors of a street food tour. Cruise along the Bosphorus, taking in the stunning views of palaces and charming villages. Travel overnight to the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where you'll discover the surreal beauty of Devrent Valley and the historic Goreme Open Air Museum. Hike through the Red Valley, explore the ancient underground city of Kaymakli, and visit the picturesque village of Sinasos. With comfortable accommodations and guided tours, this adventure offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural wonders, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Turkey's rich heritage and breathtaking scenery. ...more ...less
Highlights
Experience Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
Discover breathtaking Devrent Valley
Explore natural wonders in Cappadocia
Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus
Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum
Hike through Red Valley's fairy chimneys
Explore the ancient Kaymakli Underground City
Itinerary
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Upon arrival to Istanbul, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation where you will have time to get settled in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure chilling in the hotel or begin your adventure by heading out on your own to explore the city. Istanbul has an intriguing mixture of ancient and modern sites, friendly people, vibrant night markets and charming architecture.
Day 2: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Overnight bus
Meals Included: Lunch
Istanbul Street Food Tour (L) Begin the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, parks and charming small villages along the shores of both sides. In the afternoon visit Kadikoy market where you will have opportunity to taste the best street food Istanbul offers. You will taste traditional savory and sweet tastes of Turkish cuisine. Overnight bus from Istanbul to Goreme.
Day 3: Goreme, Turkey
Location: Goreme
Accommodation Name: hotel
Cappadocia Tour Arrival in Cappadocia early morning. Cappadocia Tour I. You will begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley. This will be followed by Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. In the afternoon, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in the region. The last stop will be Uchisar Village, located next to a natural citadel. Overnight in Goreme.
Day 4: Goreme, Turkey
Location: Goreme
Accommodation Name: Overnight bus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cappadocia Tour (B) Today you will visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Later continue to the old christian village of Cavusin. This is followed by Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract pigeons. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Undeground City, Ortahisar Village and an old Greek village of Sinasos. Overnight bus back to Istanbul.
Day 5: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul You will arrive in Istanbul early in the morning. Upon arrival in Istanbul, your tour with us will end. We wish you a great journey forward!
What's Included
Meals
2B/3L
Accommodation
Includes 2 nights in a 3-star hotel and 2 nights in an overnight bus.
Transport
Includes bus from Istanbul to Goreme, bus from Goreme to Istanbul, all transportation during the tour, and arrival airport transfer.
Activities
Includes visits to Red Valley, Pigeon Valley, the old Greek village of Sinasos, Istanbul Street Food Tour, and Cappadocia tour.
Guides
Includes an English-speaking guide during some activities.
Extras
Includes admission fees and all applicable taxes.
What's Not Included
Airfare
Airfare is not included in the tour package.
Tips for guides
Tips for guides are not included and are at your discretion.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not covered in the tour package.
Other meals/drinks
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with bus transfers from Istanbul to Goreme and back, including all transportation during the tour and an arrival airport transfer for a seamless journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights in a comfortable 3-star hotel and 2 nights on an overnight bus, providing a unique travel experience as you explore the wonders of Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights in a 3-star hotel and 2 nights in an overnight bus.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch.
What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to Red Valley, Pigeon Valley, the old Greek village of Sinasos, an Istanbul Street Food Tour, and a Cappadocia tour.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an English-speaking guide is provided during some activities.
What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes bus transportation from Istanbul to Goreme and back, all transportation during the tour, and an arrival airport transfer.
Are admission fees included in the tour price?
Yes, admission fees are included in the tour price.
Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us!
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life!
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller.
In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries.
Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Reviews of this operator
Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)
The Bamba Team really made...
Jan 9 2020
The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!
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Braiden Rowe(United States)
The tour was fantastic; I...
Feb 12 2020
The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!
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Aaron Davies(Australia)
I only have good words...
Oct 23 2019
I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.
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Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)
Bamba Experience has been the...
Jun 5 2019
Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!
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Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)
We organized a trip through...
Feb 20 2020
We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!
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Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...
Jun 25 2019
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.
Alexis Helman(Australia)
I had booked our Uyuni...
Jun 25 2019
I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.
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Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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