4 Days Istanbul&Cappadocia w/cave hotel+optional balloon
Duration
4 day(s)
Languages
English
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Included
3 nights accommodation (including cave hotel stay in Cappadocia)
Breakfast (3)
Lunch during tours (3)
Professional licensed tour guide
Airport transfers (3 total)
Land transportation in air-conditioned minibus
Economy domestic flights (if option selected)
€ 664.52
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Discover the very best of Turkey on this immersive 4-day journey that combines the cultural richness of Istanbul with the otherworldly beauty of Cappadocia. Perfect for first-time visitors and those seeking a well-rounded experience, this tour offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes, all enhanced by expert local guides and carefully curated itineraries.
Begin in Istanbul, a city where continents meet and empires once ruled. Explore its most iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the elegant Blue Mosque, and the opulent Topkapi Palace. Wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar, where centuries-old traditions come alive among vibrant stalls and artisan goods, and soak in the unique atmosphere of a city that bridges Europe and Asia.
Continue your journey with a short flight to Cappadocia, a region unlike any other. Famous for its surreal landscapes of fairy chimneys and rock formations, Cappadocia invites you to explore ancient cave dwellings, hidden churches, and underground cities carved into soft volcanic stone. Walk through scenic valleys, discover historic villages, and take in panoramic views that stretch across this extraordinary terrain.
Enhance your experience with a stay in a traditional cave hotel, where modern comfort meets ancient architecture. For an unforgettable highlight, you can choose to join an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise, offering breathtaking views over Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscape. Along the way, enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine and even try your hand at pottery-making with local craftsmen.
With included flights, transfers, and guided tours, this 4-day experience is designed for comfort and convenience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in Turkey’s most iconic destinations without the stress of planning.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Lunch x 3
Breakfast x 3
Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Airport transfers from/to hotels (3 transfer)
Professional licensed tour guide at tours
3 nights accommadations in cave hotel
Land transportation by high model full AC minibus
Entry tickets to historical sites (approx. EUR 150 per person)
Beverages with meals
Personal expenses
Optional hot air balloon flight
Domestic flights (if excluded option selected)
Passport
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera or smartphone
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Light jacket (for cooler mornings and evenings)
Hat
Personal essentials
Two booking options available: with or without domestic flight tickets
Hot air balloon rides are optional and weather-dependent
Balloon flights may be canceled due to weather, with full refund
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays (Basilica Cistern will be visited instead)
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Free entry to many sites for children under 8 years old
No airport assistant service; instructions provided after booking
Baggage allowance (if flights included): 15 kg checked + 8 kg cabin
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Activity Provider: Tour Altinkum Travel
Customer Reviews
Restless
Altinkum was fantastic to deal with. They were very professional & took care of everything. They were in touch with us every step of our planning and throughout the trip. All the drivers we had were very friendly, professional and courteous. Our guide in Cappadocia, Erdi, was exceptional. He shared his knowledge and pride of the region in a friendly manner. He took the needs of his guests into consideration when making plans for each day. He is certainly an asset to the company. The hotel, Fresco Cave Suites, was clean, spacious and central. We had to make an unexpected trip to the local hospital. They arranged everything for us, including an interpreter at the hospital. They made a difficult and stressful event seemless. We thoroughly recommend Altinkum.
Janh
Amazing experience. My favourites were the The Underground city and balloon ride in Cappadocia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
RSSP
We visited amazing sites which we appreciated even more because of our excellent tour guides. The transfers were also very smooth and our hotel was also very nice.
Nitish
Very friendly tour guides, hassle free travelling, 24/7 availability for queries, covered all the beautiful spots, cherry picked restaurants for food, amazing hotels, overall a very good and relaxing experience.
Munsif
Amazingly planned trip! Enjoyed every bit of it! Special applause for Hetic (hetija) who was very lovely and always ready to help. She is an amazing tour guide.
Ann
Both Istanbul and Cappadocia have a rich history and culture. My husband and I loved learning about their way of life , the beautiful mosques,leather shop fashion shows, Turkish delights and so much more to see during the excursion.
Gearge
Fantastic! Watching the balloons inflate and take off at sunrise at Cappadochia was amazing - despite -7C and very cold!! We also loved the hotel , Zeyden Suites cave hotel because it was small, luxurious, comfy big bed, large jacuzzi, and very helpful staff. Walking around there town was also good and we found great cafes and restaurants. The only negative features about the tours were the mandatory stops at rug merchants, pottery shops, and jewelry shops, but it supports the local businesses.
Joanna
This was an amazing adventure. My guide Ali was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. The only issue was the tight schedule to catch my plane. The balloon flight was spectacular
Gary
This was a great tour to see the highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia. The tour company did a great job picking us up and transferring us from place to place during the trip without any issues. Our tour guides were really good, especially Ümit in Cappadocia. He did a great job managing the tours to make sure we got the best experience every day. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and was always available to help us out with any side tours or other activities we wanted to do. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia. I would definitely recommend doing the hotel upgrade in Cappadocia - the Melekler Evi was a little too rustic for us. We did have dinner one night at the Dere Suites and it was a much nicer place (great food and drinks as well).
Anne
Our tour guide Ardie was wonderful. We enjoyed the tour. He helped us work out an issue we were having with a balloon ride. The place and pace were perfect. Highly recommend