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Tour highlights
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Take a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus admiring Europe on one side and Asia on the other.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Try your hand at mastering Turkish cuisine on a cooking class with a local family.
The specialist who creates your trip
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
Price:
8 days from £3,455pp
What's included in your Audley booking?
By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning
and more time living!
Flights
Scheduled international flights
Connections
In-destination transfers
Activities
Activities and excursions as detailed
Accommodation
All accommodation
Support 24/7
24-hour support while you travel
Knowing we’ve taken care of everything
“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."
Itinerary idea
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Arriving in Istanbul, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
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![Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul]()
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![Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul]()
Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul -
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Blue Mosque, Istanbul
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Today, you’ll take a guided walking tour of Istanbul’s highlights, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar.
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![Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar]()
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![Bebek district, Istanbul]()
Bebek district, Istanbul
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This morning, meet with your guide for further exploration of the city, visiting the Spice Market, Dolmabahçe Palace and taking a shared cruise along the Bosphorus.
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![Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus]()
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![Daily life, Istanbul]()
Daily life, Istanbul
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Meet with your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport where you’ll take the short flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
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![Hot air balloons, Cappadocia]()
Hot air balloons, Cappadocia -
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Cappadocia
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This morning, you will view the unique landscape of Cappadocia from above on a hot air balloon ride, and then in the afternoon, you’ll explore from the ground on a guided tour of Göreme Open Air Museum.
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![Göreme Open Air Museum]()
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![Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia]()
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Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
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Today you’ll take part in a cooking lesson in the home of a local family. After your lesson you will sit down and enjoy your prepared dishes over lunch.
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![Cookery course in a local home]()
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![Cookery course at a local home, Cappadocia]()
Cookery course at a local home, Cappadocia
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Meet your driver and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. You will have the afternoon at leisure to explore the city.
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![Istanbul skyline]()
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![Balat district, Istanbul]()
Balat district, Istanbul
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being driven to Istanbul Airport for your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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Turkish man -
![Musician in Galata]()
Musician in Galata
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Accommodation
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Levni Hotel ![Levni Hotel, Istanbul]()
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The Bank Hotel Istanbul ![The House Hotel Karaköy, Istanbul]()
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
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Pera Palace Hotel ![Pera Palace Hotel, Istanbul]()
Pera Palace Hotel
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Çırağan Palace Kempinski ![Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul]()
Çırağan Palace Kempinski
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Yunak Evleri ![Yunak Evleri, Cappadocia]()
Yunak Evleri
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Kayakapi Premium Caves ![Kayakapi Premium Caves, Cappadocia]()
Kayakapi Premium Caves
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Argos in Cappadocia ![Argos in Cappadocia]()
Argos in Cappadocia
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Istanbul | ||
| Cappadocia |
