Overview
Cross from Asia to Europe across eight days — Istanbul's grand monuments, a sunrise hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, and a Bosphorus dinner cruise.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Arrive Istanbul
Airport pickup and welcome Turkish dinner in Sultanahmet.
- 2
Day 2
Old City Tour
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
- 3
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise
Cruise between Europe & Asia with dinner and live music.
- 4
Day 4
Fly to Cappadocia
Evening cave-hotel check-in and Turkish wine tasting.
- 5
Day 5
Balloon Sunrise
Hot-air balloon at dawn, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle.
- 6
Day 6
Underground Cities
Derinkuyu, Pigeon Valley and pottery workshop in Avanos.
- 7
Day 7
Return to Istanbul
Flight back, leisure shopping and farewell dinner.
- 8
Day 8
Departure
Breakfast and airport transfer.
What's included
- 7 nights (Istanbul + Cappadocia cave hotel)
- Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
- Internal flight Istanbul ↔ Cappadocia
- All entry tickets
- Bosphorus cruise
Not included
- Hot-air balloon ride ($220 add-on)
- Turkey e-visa
- International flights
