Istanbul Old City + 2 Day Cappadocia Tour and Balloon Ride Option

Istanbul, Turkey

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the best of Turkey with this 3-day adventure blending Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet District and Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes. Enjoy a semi-private walking tour of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern, then fly to Cappadocia for two nights in a boutique cave hotel. Explore highlights like the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Devrent Valley, with optional hot air balloon rides. Round-trip flights, guided tours, and transfers are all included.

Enjoy a combination of Red Tour, Green Tour, and Quad bike tour of Istanbul
See major Istanbul sights, including Fairy Chimneys and Devrient Valley
Utilize an optional hot-air balloon ride and see Cappadocia from above
Try authentic traditional Turkish dishes for lunch on the two days

What's Included

Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary
2 nights accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
⭐ Option to fly from Cappadocia to Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya instead of returning to Istanbul
Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group)
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up and drop-off services in Istanbul and Cappadocia
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Dinners
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off services are available from centrally located hotels or Airbnb addresses or Galataport Cruise Port in Istanbul. Hotels are listed in the search box above; however, some properties may not appear due to updates in the address system. If your hotel is missing, please specify it in the “Special Requests” section during booking.

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Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour / Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Overnight in Cappadocia

11 Stops

Istanbul (Pass By)

Sultanahmet District (Pass By)

German Fountain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque (Pass By)

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Airport Transfer

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Included – Select from our carefully curated hotel combinations when making your reservation.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) / Semi-Private Cappadocia Day Tour / Overnight in Cappadocia

7 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mustafapaşa

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Keslik Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sobesos Ancient City

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Şirhanem Cave Restaurant

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pigeon Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaymakli Underground City

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Included – Select from our carefully curated hotel combinations when making your reservation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Semi-Private Cappadocia Day Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul

14 Stops

The Three Beauties (Uc Guzeller)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park (Pass By)

Goreme Open Air Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

TokalI Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ortahisar Panorama

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avanos Oren Yeri

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys (Pass By)

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

İzmir (Pass By)

Bodrum (Pass By)

Antalya (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
To arrange your domestic flights, the tour operator may require your passport details. Providing this information in advance will allow us to complete your flight reservations smoothly and avoid any potential issues.
Your domestic flight e-tickets will be sent to you by the tour operator via email three days before departure. Printing your tickets is not required, as both the airline and the tour operator accept digital copies.
Each traveler is allowed 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on domestic flights. If you anticipate exceeding the checked baggage allowance, please notify the tour operator in advance. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage.
If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the tour operator may require you to pay for any additional costs associated with rebooking. Please be aware that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed or amended.

⭐ CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO IZMIR/EPHESUS - BODRUM - ANTALYA: If you prefer to continue your journey to Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya instead of ending your Cappadocia trip by returning to Istanbul, the tour operator offers this option at no additional cost. Your included return flight to Istanbul can be replaced with a flight from Cappadocia to one of the destinations mentioned above, saving you the cost of purchasing an additional flight ticket and allowing you to continue your Türkiye journey more conveniently. Please note that airport pick-up and transfer services in Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya are not included. If you require a transfer upon arrival, please contact the tour operator to arrange this service separately.
⭐ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are dependent on weather conditions and the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. If your balloon flight is canceled due to unsuitable weather conditions, the tour operator will issue a refund for the cost of balloon ride. Refunds are generally processed within the following day, providing you with a straightforward, transparent, and hassle-free experience.
⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are conducted with a maximum of 10 guests, providing a more intimate and comfortable experience than traditional group tours. Smaller group sizes allow for more personalized attention, greater flexibility, and a better opportunity to fully enjoy Turkey’s remarkable landscapes, history, and cultural heritage.
Accommodation is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on the number of travelers. Two guests will share a double room, while three guests will be accommodated in a triple room. For groups of four or more, rooms will be arranged in the most suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will receive a single room at no extra charge. If members of a group of two or more request separate single rooms, a single-room supplement may apply.
Your hotel accommodation in Cappadocia is determined by the booking option selected at the time of reservation. The hotel names corresponding to each booking option are clearly listed in the option descriptions, allowing you to review the available hotels before completing your booking. Please review the booking options carefully and select your preferred option. If the selected hotel is unavailable for your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to provide alternative accommodation of a similar quality and standard.
The Hot Air Balloon Ride is operated in the Standard Category, featuring an approximate flight duration of one hour and baskets accommodating 20–28 passengers. Depending on weather conditions and the pilot’s assessment before landing, the actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes. The final flight duration is determined by the pilot in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. The total duration of the balloon experience, including transfers and preparation, is approximately 3 hours. If you have not booked the hot air balloon ride, you will not be able to participate in any of the services or activities associated with the balloon experience.
If you choose not to use any of the services included in your package, or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided for any unused services.
Children aged 5 and under are not permitted to participate in the hot air balloon ride in accordance with Civil Aviation regulations.
Please inform the tour operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Isabelle_S, Oct 2023

Tout est bien organisé depuis le départ de notre hôtel à Istanbul jusqu’au retour. Le guide du tour était intéressant et très gentil. L’hôtel Vigor était vraiment très bien. Le personnel très agréable.

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