Istanbul & Cappadocia Escape
A shorter week pairing the great city with the most magical landscape in Turkey.
Trip overview
Short on time but want the two signature Turkey experiences? This week gives you imperial Istanbul and the otherworldly valleys of Cappadocia, with the balloon sunrise as the centerpiece. Ideal for first-timers and a great honeymoon base.
- Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
- Bosphorus cruise
- Cappadocia balloon sunrise (optional)
- Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Cave-hotel stay
What's included
Included
- 6 nights 4★ hotels + cave hotel
- Domestic flight Istanbul–Cappadocia
- Daily breakfast + 3 dinners
- Licensed guide
- All entrance fees
- Private transfers
- Bosphorus cruise
Not included
- International airfare
- Optional balloon flight (from $250 pp)
- Lunches
- Tips & insurance
- Turkey e-visa
The day-by-day journey
Every transfer, guide, and hotel is handled by our own team on the ground. You travel looked after.
Private transfer and welcome. Evening free in the old city.
4★ Old City, IstanbulHagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with your guide.
Breakfast4★ Old City, IstanbulMorning cruise and the palace of the sultans, afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast4★ Old City, IstanbulFlight to Cappadocia, the Göreme Open-Air Museum, and check in to your cave hotel.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotel, CappadociaOptional sunrise flight, then Pasabag, Avanos pottery, and the Devrent valley.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotel, CappadociaExplore an underground city and a Turkish village before a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotel, CappadociaTransfer to the airport for your flight home or onward.
Breakfast
Where you'll be
The journey on the map, in travel order.
Departure dates & pricing
Prices are per person, double occupancy, in USD. International airfare is separate (group air available on request).
- May 9 – 15, 2026$1,490GuaranteedRequest date
- Jun 13 – 19, 2026$1,590AvailableRequest date
- Oct 10 – 16, 2026$1,490GuaranteedRequest date
| Departure | Status | Price / person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 – 15, 2026 | Guaranteed | $1,490 | Request this date |
| Jun 13 – 19, 2026 | Available | $1,590 | Request this date |
| Oct 10 – 16, 2026 | Guaranteed | $1,490 | Request this date |
Frequently asked questions
Very. A cave-hotel suite and the balloon sunrise make it one of our most-requested romantic trips. We can arrange private touring and upgrades.
Every detail handled by our own team on the ground. You just travel.
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