Istanbul · Cappadocia · 6 days, 5 nights
Turkey — Istanbul & Cappadocia, 6 days, 5 nights
Three nights in Istanbul for the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus, then a domestic flight to Cappadocia for the cave dwellings, underground cities and the dawn balloon launch that everyone comes for.
What you get
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
- Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar
- Göreme open-air museum and the fairy chimneys
- Optional dawn hot-air balloon over the valleys
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Istanbul
Transfer to a Sultanahmet or Beyoğlu hotel. Evening free.
Day 2
The old city
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapı Palace on foot with a guide, finishing at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 3
Bosphorus and the bazaars
A morning cruise up the strait past the palaces and the fortresses, then the Spice Bazaar and a free afternoon.
Day 4
Fly to Cappadocia
Morning flight, then the south valley: Göreme open-air museum, the rock churches and Uçhisar castle. Cave hotel for two nights.
Day 5
Valleys and underground
Optional balloon at dawn, then the north valleys, Avanos pottery and one of the underground cities.
Day 6
Return
Flight to Istanbul and onward to Dubai.
What’s included
- Return economy flights from Dubai
- Domestic flight Istanbul–Cappadocia
- 5 nights' accommodation with breakfast (3 Istanbul, 2 Cappadocia cave hotel)
- All airport and intercity transfers
- Istanbul old city guided tour
- Cappadocia north and south valley tours
Not included
- Hot-air balloon flight (add-on)
- Museum and palace entry fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
Prices
Per adult, twin sharing, including return economy flights from Dubai.
| Option | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 3-star / cave standard3-star in Istanbul, standard cave room in Cappadocia. | AED 2,150 | AED 1,600 |
| 4-star4-star Sultanahmet, deluxe cave room. | AED 2,750 | AED 1,950 |
| 5-star5-star Bosphorus-side, premium cave suite. | AED 4,200 | AED 2,900 |
Season. April–May and September–October are best. Cappadocia balloons are cancelled for wind more often in winter, so build in a spare morning.
Add on if you want it
- Cappadocia hot-air balloon at dawnPer person; weather dependent, refunded if cancelledAED 750
- Istanbul museum passAED 260
- Single-occupancy supplement, 4-starPer stayAED 950
About these prices. They are typical published rates for a trip of this shape, researched in September 2026, and they are shown so you can budget honestly before you enquire. They are not a quote: your final price depends on travel dates, party size, hotel availability and season. Send us the dates and we will come back with a real figure and what it includes.
Before you book
Is the balloon flight guaranteed?
No, and no honest operator will say otherwise. Flights are grounded for wind and it is entirely a safety call. Build a spare morning into the Cappadocia leg and you will usually fly; if it is cancelled the fee is refunded.
Do UAE residents need a Turkish visa?
Many nationalities get an e-visa in minutes; several enter visa-free. UAE residence helps in some cases. We check your passport specifically before we quote.
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