You can find all your favorites in the menu
Hagia Sophia Mosque at sunset

Istanbul & Cappadocia

8 days from $4,450pp
Hagia Sophia Mosque at sunset
Request a quote

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.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
Make an inquiry

Itinerary idea in detail

Private customized tour. Ask us about booking your international flights at our preferred rates.

  • Arriving into Istanbul you will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.

    • Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Daily life, Istanbul
      Daily life, Istanbul
    • Istanbul skyline
      Istanbul skyline

  • Today, you’ll have a guided walking tour of some of Istanbul’s highlights including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

    • Istanbul
      Istanbul
    • Balat district, Istanbul
      Balat district, Istanbul
    • Istanbul
      Istanbul

  • 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.

    • Bebek district, Istanbul
      Bebek district, Istanbul
    • Street food vendor, Istanbul
      Street food vendor, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul

  • Meet with your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport where you’ll take the short flight to Cappadocia. On arrival meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

    • Cappadocia
      Cappadocia
    • Hot air balloons, Cappadocia
      Hot air balloons, Cappadocia
    • Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
      Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia

  • 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.

    • Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
      Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
    • Göreme Open Air Museum
      Göreme Open Air Museum
    • Göreme Open Air Museum
      Göreme Open Air Museum

  • 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.

    • Cookery course in a local home
      Cookery course in a local home
    • Cookery course in a local home
      Cookery course in a local home
    • Cookery course at a local home, Cappadocia
      Cookery course at a local home, Cappadocia

  • 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.

    • Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
      Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
    • Bosphorus cruise
      Bosphorus cruise

  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being driven to Istanbul airport for your return flight home.

    • Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
      Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
    • Turkish man
      Turkish man
    • Tram on Istiklal Street, Istanbul
      Tram on Istiklal Street, Istanbul

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

What our clients say about us

  • Excellent

    TrustScore 4.7 | 3424 of reviews

  • 1 days ago

    Travels in South East Asia

    We were looking for a special holiday to celebrate my wife's birthday and bumped into Audley Travel...

    Edward Dwyer, 1 days ago
  • 2 days ago

    Our Indian Adventure

    Our holiday was quite complex with multiple greetings and pickup with representatives, drivers and...

    Andrew Iliffe, 2 days ago
  • 3 days ago

    Had a wonderful trip to Vietnam

    Had a wonderful trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok. Jack Tydeman was our agent and he was...

    SBD, 3 days ago
  • 8 days ago

    Chile & Easter Island.

    Fantastic holiday of a lifetime in Chile & Easter Island courtesy of Audley Travel. Chloe and the...

    Gregg Prescott, 8 days ago
  • 8 days ago

    Jackie Howell was knowledgeable

    Jackie Howell was knowledgeable, helpful and very patient helping us plan our Italian holiday

    Angela Shakespeare, 8 days ago
  • 9 days ago

    Birthday trip to Jordan

    We have recently returned from a trip to Jordan arranged by Audley Travel. The attention to detail...

    Pat Edgar, 9 days ago
  • 10 days ago

    Without doubt a 5-star service

    Without doubt a 5-star service. Audley Travel were a game-changer when it came to overseeing our...

    Richard, 10 days ago
  • 11 days ago

    Amazing 2 weeks holiday

    Amazing 2 weeks holiday, our first time in South Africa and definitely not our last. Brilliantly...

    Dawn Sowter, 11 days ago
  • 12 days ago

    Trip to Egypt

    We have always wanted to see the sights of Egypt but did not want to cruise down the Nile. John...

    Andrew Stovin, 12 days ago

Rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 3424 reviews on Trustpilot

Audley Travel Specialist Shannon
Contact a Turkey specialist

The specialist who designs your trip to Turkey will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

Request a quote

When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Istanbul
 
Cappadocia
 

Other tours you may be interested in