Arrive in Istanbul
Istanbul
Hotel in Sultanahmet, welcome dinner.
Meals included
- Dinner
turkey: istanbul & cappadocia
Turkey: Istanbul & Cappadocia
Turkey
Bazaars and mosques in Istanbul, then a cave hotel and a sunrise balloon ride in Cappadocia.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size
10–20 travellers
Best Season
April, May, September, October
Upcoming Departures
DatesStatusAvailability
6 Dec – 13 Dec 2026In 2 monthsFilling fast
5 Jan – 12 Jan 2027In 3 monthsOpen
13 Feb – 20 Feb 2027In 4 monthsOpen
Overview
<p>Four days in Istanbul with a historian guide, then a short flight to Cappadocia and three nights in a cave hotel.</p><p>The balloon ride is booked for the first morning, so if the weather cancels it we still have two more chances.</p>
Highlights
- Sunrise balloon ride over the valleys
- A night cruise on the Bosphorus
- Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Underground city of Derinkuyu
Itinerary
Old city
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Bazaars and the Bosphorus
Istanbul
Grand Bazaar, spice market and a night cruise.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fly to Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Check in to the cave hotel, sunset at Rose Valley.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Balloon ride
Cappadocia
Up at dawn for the balloons, then the open-air museum.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Underground city
Cappadocia
Derinkuyu and a pottery workshop in Avanos.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Back to Istanbul
Istanbul
Free afternoon, farewell dinner.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fly home
Istanbul
Transfer to the airport.
Meals included
- Breakfast
What's Included
- 7 nights including a cave hotel
- Daily breakfast and five dinners
- Balloon ride
- Domestic flight to Cappadocia
- Guided sightseeing
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Turkey e-visa
- Tips for guides and drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the balloon flight is cancelled?
We book the first morning so there are two backup mornings. If all three are cancelled the fare is refunded.
Is vegetarian food easy to find?
Yes. Turkish food has plenty of vegetarian dishes and we brief every restaurant.
Fitness Level
Easy to moderate.
Weather Notes
Pleasant days, cold balloon mornings.
Wanderline Holidays Moments
Captured along the way.
Real moments from our travellers, click any photo to view full size.