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Turkey · Where Two Continents Meet
Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, Cappadocia's balloons
- 4.8247 reviews
- 6 Nights / 7 Days(6N/7D)
- Turkey, Eurasia
- moderate pace
- Great for couples, friends, family
Destinations: Istanbul → Bosphorus → Cappadocia → Göreme → Avanos
About this Turkey trip
Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, and you feel it everywhere — in Istanbul's domes and spice markets, on a Bosphorus cruise between continents, and in the surreal valleys of Cappadocia, best seen from a hot-air balloon at dawn. This seven-day trip gives Istanbul four nights to do it properly, then flies to Cappadocia for two nights in a cave hotel with the balloon flight, Göreme's rock churches and an underground city.
Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, then hot-air balloons over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Stay
- 4-star & cave hotel
- Transport
- Private transfers; domestic flights; guided coach tours
- Best time
- April to June and September to November
- Departures
- 8 upcoming dates
Why Choose Turkey?
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
- Sunrise hot-air balloon over Cappadocia
- Two nights in a Cappadocia cave hotel
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Market shopping
- Turkish breakfasts — a vegetarian's delight
Trip highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Bosphorus cruise
- Hot-air balloon
- Cave hotel
- Grand Bazaar
Day-by-day plan for Turkey
7 days, planned end to end
- Arrive at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfer to your Sultanahmet or Taksim hotel
- Evening walk to Galata Tower and the Galata Bridge
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Topkapı Palace and the Harem
- Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar shopping
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
- Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Evening on İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square
- Morning flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir
- Göreme Open-Air Museum's rock-cut churches
- Uçhisar Castle and Pigeon Valley viewpoints
- Check in to your cave hotel
- Sunrise hot-air balloon flight with champagne toast
- Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı underground city
- Pottery workshop in Avanos
- Optional Turkish Night show
- Fly back to Istanbul
- Afternoon at Süleymaniye Mosque and its city views
- Farewell dinner in Karaköy
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Last Turkish breakfast and baklava shopping
- Private transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Flight home to Hyderabad
Inclusions & exclusions
Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.
Included
- Return economy flights Hyderabad–Istanbul (one stop) plus Istanbul–Cappadocia–Istanbul domestic flights
- 6 nights: Istanbul 4N in a 4-star hotel, Cappadocia 2N in a cave hotel
- Daily Turkish breakfast and 3 dinners
- Private airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- Full-day Old City guided tour with Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern entry
- Bosphorus cruise and Spice Market tour
- Cappadocia Red Tour and Green Tour with English-speaking guide
- Sunrise hot-air balloon flight (standard basket)
- Turkey visa documentation assistance and travel insurance
Not included
- Turkey visa fee
- Hagia Sophia upper gallery entry ticket
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Turkish Night show and Hamam experience
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Hotels & transport
Hotel category
4-star & cave hotel
Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.
Transport
Private transfers; domestic flights; guided coach tours
Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.
Overnight stops: Istanbul Arrival · Old Istanbul · Bosphorus · Cappadocia · Balloons & Underground City · Back to Istanbul · Departure
Route map
6 stops from start to finish
- IstanbulStart
- 2BosphorusStop 2
- 3CappadociaStop 3
- 4GöremeStop 4
- 5AvanosStop 5
- IstanbulFinish
Best time & what to pack
Best time to visit
April to June and September to November
Things to carry
- Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones and valleys
- Warm layer for the pre-dawn balloon flight
- Headscarf for women and modest clothing for mosques
- Light rain jacket
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Type F plug adapter
- Some Turkish lira for bazaars and tips
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Turkey?
Yes. Most Indian travellers apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish visa centre. If you hold a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit, you can apply for a Turkish e-visa online instead. We advise which route applies to you.
What if the balloon flight is cancelled?
Flights are cancelled by the authorities in high winds, roughly 10–20% of mornings in winter. We plan the flight on your first Cappadocia morning so the second can be a backup; if both are cancelled, the balloon cost is refunded.
What is the dress code in mosques?
Cover shoulders and knees; women cover their hair. Shoes come off at the door. Visits pause during the five daily prayer times.
Is vegetarian food easy?
Yes. Turkish breakfasts, mezze, lentil soup, gözleme and pide all have vegetarian options, and Istanbul has Indian restaurants.
Is the balloon ride suitable for seniors and children?
Children usually need to be at least 6 and fit enough to stand for an hour. Seniors are welcome if they can climb into the basket. Pregnant guests cannot fly.
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Cancellation & refunds
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 30+ days before departure | 90% refund |
| 15–29 days before | 75% refund |
| 7–14 days before | 50% refund |
| Less than 7 days | No refund |
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