Turkey Journey
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale
Cappadocia skies at sunrise, and Istanbul on both continents.
Day-by-day itinerary
A working plan, not a fixed one — days can be swapped, shortened or extended to suit your dates.
Day 1
Arrive Istanbul
Transfer to your hotel in the old city. An evening walk to the Hippodrome and dinner overlooking the Bosphorus.
Day 2
Old Istanbul on foot
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern, with a licensed guide and a long lunch in between.
Day 3
Bosphorus & bazaars
A Bosphorus cruise between two continents, the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar, then an evening flight to Cappadocia.
Day 4
Cappadocia sunrise
Optional hot air balloon at first light over the fairy chimneys. Göreme open-air museum, Uçhisar castle and Pigeon Valley afterwards.
Day 5
Underground & valleys
Kaymaklı underground city, Devrent and Paşabağ valleys, a pottery workshop in Avanos, and sunset over Rose Valley.
Day 6
Pamukkale
The white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, with time in the antique pool.
Day 7
Back to Istanbul
Return flight and a free afternoon — Karaköy, Galata, or simply a Turkish bath before dinner.
Day 8
Departure
Transfer to Istanbul airport.
What is included
- All stays with daily breakfast, including a Cappadocia cave hotel
- Internal flights within Turkey
- Licensed guides for all sightseeing days
- All private transfers and entry tickets on the itinerary
- Visa assistance
- 24×7 concierge for the full journey
Not included
- International airfare to Istanbul
- Hot air balloon ride (optional, quoted separately)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
About this package
How much does the Turkey Journey cost?
We do not publish a fixed price, because two people rarely travel this journey the same way. The cost depends on your dates, how many are travelling, the level of stay you want and how much of it we arrange. Send us your dates and you get a written, itemised quote — free, and with nothing hidden in it.
How many days is the Turkey Journey?
This itinerary runs 7 Nights / 8 Days covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale. It can be shortened or extended to fit your leave dates.
What is the best time to visit Istanbul?
April to June, September to November is generally the best window for this trip in terms of weather and sightseeing. We can also advise on off-season dates where the same itinerary costs considerably less.
Is the Turkey Journey suitable for families and senior citizens?
Yes. We adjust drive times, add rest days and choose hotels with lifts and accessible rooms when the group includes children or elderly travellers. Mention it in your enquiry and the itinerary is rebuilt around it.
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