2025 tours

Istanbul & Cappadocia

Join us on an adventure of a lifetime to Turkiye!
In this tour, we will explore Istanbul, and head over to Cappadocia to witness the world famous hot air balloons in Goreme!
We will explore Turkiye's complex history, eat our way through centuries of recipe testing, and reach new heights at sunrise in hot air balloons!

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£1,295   2 - 6 MAY 2026

The key details:

Duration- 5 days

For 18 - 80  years old

Starts & ends in Istanbul

In-depth cultural style

All meals included

English speaking guide

itinerary
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day 1: Arrival & Explore Istanbul 

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day 1: Arrival & Explore Istanbul

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Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to hotel in Istanbul.

Visit:
   ○ Blue Mosque
   ○ Hagia Sophia
   ○ Basilica Cistern

Afternoon: Explore Topkapi Palace

Evening: Stroll through Sultanahmet Square, enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner.

Overnight in Istanbul

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day 2: Bosphorus & Grand Bazaar

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day 2: Bosphorus & Grand Bazaar

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Morning: Visit Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar

Take a Bosphorus Cruise (1.5–2 hours) to see the skyline from the water.

Cross to the Asian side Üsküdar and Kadıköy for a different view of the city.

Evening: Rooftop dinner with Bosphorus view

Overnight in Istanbul

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Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia

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Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia

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Morning flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir.

Transfer to Göreme, check-in to a cave hotel.

Afternoon:
    ○ Explore Göreme Open Air Museum
    ○ Hike or walk through Love Valley

Sunset: Watch from Red or Rose Valley viewpoint.

Overnight in Cappadocia

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Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Early morning hot air balloon ride (optional but unforgettable)

Breakfast, then visit:
    ○ Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City
    ○ Uçhisar Castle for panoramic views

Optional: ATV or horseback sunset tour.

Overnight in Cappadocia

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Day 5: Fly back to Istanbul

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Day 5: Fly back to Istanbul

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Morning at leisure or quick visit to Pigeon Valley.

Transfer to airport for flight back to Istanbul (or direct international connection, if available).

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Why you'll love this tour

All transport including domestic flights to cappadocia 

All meals included 
accomodation in 4/5* + cave hotel in cappadocia 

Professional english speaking guide the whole tour

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