Türkiye: Bazaars, Balloons and Two Continents

Turkey

About this trip

A city that straddles Europe and Asia, and a landscape carved into fairy chimneys. Byzantine domes and Ottoman mosques along the Bosphorus, then hot-air balloons rising over the tufa valleys of Cappadocia at first light.

6 Nights / 7 Days

Trip Duration

Yes

Accommodation

Yes

Transfers

Yes

Sightseeing

Trip Highlights

Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
Bosphorus cruise between two continents
Hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia
Göreme open-air museum and underground cities

Additional Tips

Cappadocia is high desert — cold at dawn even in summer. Istanbul is mild and can be wet in winter.

Best Time to Visit

April to June and September to November

Meeting Point

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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Duration6 Nights / 7 Days

Group SizeCouple