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Istanbul and Cappadocia in 7 Days

About this programme

Istanbul paired with the volcanic landscape of Cappadocia and its dawn balloons, one of the most requested programmes for families and honeymooners.

The programme is fully adjustable, add or drop days, or change the cities, as you prefer.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Istanbul

    Arrival, then to your hotel via the transport option we recommend. Rest, then a free evening to get your bearings around the neighbourhood.

  2. Day 2

    The Old City

    A full day in Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Mostly on foot, with an Arabic-speaking guide.

  3. Day 3

    The Bosphorus and the North

    A Bosphorus cruise, then Dolmabahçe Palace and the Ortaköy waterfront. Free time in Taksim in the evening.

  4. Day 4

    Transfer to Cappadocia

    A domestic flight to Cappadocia with our airport-transport recommendation. Check in to a cave hotel, then an evening drive through Pigeon Valley for sunset.

  5. Day 5

    Dawn Balloons and the North Tour

    A dawn balloon flight (optional, weather permitting). After breakfast, the north tour: Göreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley and Uçhisar Castle.

  6. Day 6

    The South Tour and Underground Cities

    Kaymaklı underground city, the Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery. Back to the hotel in the evening with time to rest.

  7. Day 7

    Departure

    Check-out and the trip to the airport, returning via Istanbul or direct depending on your routing.

What's included

  • Flight booking coordination on request
  • Accommodation matched to your party size
  • Guidance on the best local transport options (private drivers, taxi apps or car rental)
  • A structured daily plan with a fallback option
  • Support and follow-up before and during the trip

What's not included

  • Visa fees (we prepare and follow the file)
  • Meals not listed in the programme
  • Personal spending and shopping
  • Optional entrance tickets outside the programme
  • Travel medical insurance

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