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Istanbul & Cappadocia Package (7 Nights)

Istanbul / Cappadocia 8 days / 7 nights Tour code: ART-1017
8 daysDuration
12Max. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
NoFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

Seven-night Istanbul and Cappadocia package: five nights in Istanbul with guided Bosphorus, Old City and Princes' Islands tours, two in a Cappadocia cave hotel.

Türkiye's two most requested destinations in a single week: five nights in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia. In Istanbul three guided days cover the Bosphorus, the Old City and the Princes' Islands, with a free day in between for shopping or a hammam.

On day six a morning flight takes you to Cappadocia, where you stay in a hotel carved from the rock. The Red Tour visits the frescoed churches of Göreme, Paşabağı and a pottery workshop in Avanos; on the last morning those who wish float over the valleys in a sunrise balloon.

All domestic flights, transfers, bed-and-breakfast hotels and lunches on tour days are included. For families the walks are short, the vehicles spacious with child seats, and the guides speak Arabic or English.

Highlights

  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
  • Princes' Islands
  • Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Pasabag fairy chimneys
  • optional sunrise balloon

Itinerary · 8 days / 7 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul5 nights
Cappadocia2 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 45 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet 45 min
Day 1Hotel

First Evening at Your Hotel

The first evening is free so you can rest after your journey. Your guide shares recommendations for halal restaurants within walking distance and an easy evening stroll around Sultanahmet or Taksim. The next day's pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet
Day 2Guided tour

Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

Pickup at 09:00 and a short drive to Eminönü, where you first explore the Spice Bazaar with its stalls of spices, Turkish delight and nuts. A 1.5-hour cruise then takes you past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the wooden waterfront mansions. The afternoon ends with the panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side; feeding the seagulls from the boat is a favourite with children.

Breakfast 6 hours
Day 3Guided tour

Old City: Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage

Depart at 08:30 with your guide for Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit Topkapı Palace including the Harem and the Sacred Relics rooms. The day ends with free time among the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar; walking distances are short and stroller-friendly.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours
Day 4Free day

Free Day in Istanbul

No fixed programme today – after breakfast the day is yours. Suggestions: shopping at İstinye Park or Zorlu Center, a walk from Galata Tower along İstiklal Street, a scrub and foam massage in a historic hammam (USD 60) or the evening Bosphorus dinner cruise with show (USD 65). Families can add Vialand theme park (USD 45) or Istanbul Aquarium; a private driver for the whole day is available at USD 150.

Breakfast
Day 5Guided tour

Princes' Islands: Büyükada

Transfer at 09:00 to Kabataş pier and a 1.5-hour ferry ride to Büyükada, the largest of the Princes' Islands. With no cars on the island, you tour the pine-covered hills by electric cart or bicycle before a seafood lunch on the waterfront. Free time to climb to Aya Yorgi hill or swim at the beach, then the evening ferry back and transfer to your hotel.

BreakfastLunch 9 hours
Day 6Domestic flight

Domestic Flight to Cappadocia

After breakfast you are collected from your hotel and driven to Istanbul Airport (IST) (ticket and 20 kg baggage included). A domestic flight of about 1 h 20 min brings you to Cappadocia, where our local team meets you and transfers you to your hotel in around 1 hours. In the afternoon a short orientation stop at Pigeon Valley and Uçhisar Castle, then an evening of rest at your cave hotel.

Breakfast Mağara otel · Göreme / Uçhisar 1 h 20 min
Day 7Guided tour

North Cappadocia (Red Tour)

At 09:30 your guide takes you to the rock-cut churches with painted frescoes of Göreme Open Air Museum. Then Çavuşin village, the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Paşabağı and the Imaginary Valley of Devrent; at a pottery workshop in Avanos children can shape their own bowl. After lunch at a local restaurant the tour ends around 17:00 with the valley panorama from Uçhisar Castle.

BreakfastLunch 7 hours
Day 8Free day

Sunrise Balloon Flight (Optional)

Guests who wish are collected at 05:00 for a one-hour balloon flight (USD 220), back for breakfast at 08:00, then departure to Kayseri.

Breakfast
Day 8Departure transfer

Departure from Cappadocia – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. Your connecting flight from Kayseri to Istanbul is included; at Istanbul Airport our representative directs you to your international flight. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Kayseri Airport (ASR) in about 1 hours. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 1 hours

Price Tiers

2 persons · 4★ (per person)€819
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)€1,049
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)€2,539
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children)€5,244
per family

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Istanbul
4★: Grand Halic Hotel / Richmond Istanbul Taksim / Titanic Comfort Şişli
5★: Rixos Pera Istanbul / CVK Park Bosphorus / Elite World Istanbul
Cappadocia
4★ mağara: Kelebek Special Cave Hotel / Göreme Kaya Hotel
5★ mağara: Museum Hotel / Sultan Cave Suites / Argos in Cappadocia

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight (sunrise, ~1 hour)+€202 per person
Bosphorus dinner cruise with show+€60 per person
Turkish Night: dinner, folklore & whirling dervishes+€64 per person
Cappadocia ATV sunset safari (2 hours)+€46 per person
Private photographer (2 hours, 60 edited photos)+€166 per group

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Istanbul–Kayseri and Kayseri–Istanbul (economy, 20 kg baggage)
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation with open-buffet breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) with Arabic/English-speaking driver on tour days
  • Licensed professional guide (Arabic or English) on tour days
  • Guided tours: Bosphorus cruise, Old City, Princes' Islands, North Cappadocia
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • Lunches marked 'L' in the programme
  • 1 Turkish SIM card per person on arrival (10 GB data)
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support line and local assistance from our Istanbul office
  • All taxes and service charges (VAT included)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the programme
  • Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone)
  • Tips for guide and driver (suggested USD 5–10 per person per day)
  • Optional tours and extra activities
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Balloon flight (USD 220)

Tour Route

1Istanbul / Hagia Sophia2Goreme3Uchisar Castle

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet with a name board at the international arrivals gate of Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen; all transfers by private vehicle.

Good to Know

  • Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
  • Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
  • Cappadocia nights are cool; pack one extra layer for the season
  • The balloon flight depends on the weather; full refund if cancelled
  • Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.
  • Package price is per person for 2 people.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, only the Istanbul–Kayseri domestic flight is included. We can arrange your international tickets on request.

Yes. Our proposal offers three hotel categories, including family-friendly alcohol-free hotels such as AJWA in Sultanahmet.

The guide is with you on tour days (days 2, 3, 6 and 7); on free days our WhatsApp line is open 24/7.

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