Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Package: 8 Days, Flights & Cave Hotel
Overview
Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour Package: 8 Days, Flights & Cave Hotel
Over eight days this package pairs Istanbul and Cappadocia, and we arrange the hotels, the domestic flights, the airport transfers and the guided tours. It works well for couples, families and travellers from abroad who want to see the main sights of both places.
Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus and Private Car
A professional guide shows you the Old City. The next day is free until the evening, when you board a Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish shows. Then a private car and driver take you around modern Istanbul before you fly on to Cappadocia.
Cappadocia: Cave Hotel, Tours and ATV
In Cappadocia you sleep in a cave hotel. The Red Tour and Green Tour cover the highlights of the region, and another day is spent on an ATV safari and on horseback among the fairy chimneys. You can add a hot air balloon flight and a photoshoot as optional extras.
Tour Info
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Istanbul Airport
Our team greets you at Istanbul Airport (IST), and a private transfer brings you to your hotel in the centre of the city. Once you have checked in, the day is free.
- Airport transfer, included
- Free time in the city
Overnight at your Istanbul hotel.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
With a professional guide you see the main historic sights of Istanbul, including Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and lastly the Grand Bazaar.
- Hotel breakfast
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Time at the Grand Bazaar
- A professional guide throughout
- Lunch (included)
You spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Free Day and Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
The day is yours for shopping, sitting in cafes or trying optional activities. After dark you sail on the Bosphorus for dinner and Turkish shows.
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free time in the city
- Time for shopping (optional)
- Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Turkish shows and entertainment
- Dinner, included
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 – Istanbul by Private Car and Flight to Cappadocia
Until the evening you have a private car and driver to see the modern side of Istanbul and its best-known landmarks. Then you fly on to Cappadocia.
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Private car with driver
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ortakoy and views of the Bosphorus
- Balat
- Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
- Airport transfer, included
- Flight to Cappadocia, then transfer to your hotel there
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 – Optional Balloon Flight and Cappadocia Red Tour
The morning can begin with a hot air balloon flight, which is optional. After that, the Red Tour of Cappadocia is on the programme.
- Hotel breakfast
- Optional hot air balloon flight
- Visit to Goreme Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle
- The fairy chimneys of Pasabag
- Devrent Valley
- Lunch (included)
You stay the night in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli and Ihlara Valley
On the Green Tour you explore the natural valleys of Cappadocia and its underground cities.
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Ihlara Valley
- Selime Monastery
- Stops at panoramic viewpoints
- Lunch, included
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 – ATV Safari, Horse Riding and Optional Photoshoot
Early risers can watch the balloons rise at sunrise, or take an optional flight themselves. After breakfast an ATV safari takes you through the valleys, and then you ride a horse between fairy chimneys, stopping at panoramic viewpoints. Late in the afternoon you can book an optional photoshoot, in a flying dress or with a professional photographer, at some of the most famous spots in Cappadocia.
- Hot air balloon experience (optional)
- Breakfast at your hotel
- ATV safari
- Horse ride
- Valleys of Cappadocia and panoramic stops
- Photoshoot session (optional)
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 8 – Flight Back to Istanbul and End of Services
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Once there, you can fly on home, or stay longer in Istanbul if you like.
- Flight to Istanbul
- Extra night in Istanbul (optional)
Our services end here.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Breakfast and 7 Nights in a Middle-Class Hotel Chosen from Our List, Subject to Availability and Your Approval
- ✓Flights Within Turkey
- ✓Transfers to and from the Airport
- ✓Professional Guide
- ✓Tour of Istanbul's Old City
- ✓Private City Tour in Istanbul
- ✓Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus
- ✓Red Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Green Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Lunch on Each Tour Day
- ✓Dinner with a Turkish Night Show
- ✓Transport on Tour Days
- ✓Local Taxes and Service Fees
- ✓Tickets for the Sites Visited
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Drinks During Meals
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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Eight days in Istanbul and Cappadocia: the key facts
This private package splits eight relaxed days between Istanbul and Cappadocia, priced from $2,400 per person. It covers seven hotel nights with breakfast, flights within Turkey, airport transfers and a professional guide. Also included are the Istanbul Old City tour, a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with Turkish shows, a private tour of the city by car, the Green and Red tours in Cappadocia, a horse ride and an ATV safari, a dinner with a Turkish night show, lunch on each tour day and entrance tickets.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights, 8 days |
| Cost | $2,400 per person and up |
| Itinerary | Istanbul, then Cappadocia, then back to Istanbul |
| Accommodation | Breakfast included for 7 nights; middle-class hotels from our list (a cave hotel in Cappadocia), confirmed once you approve |
| What you get | Flights within Turkey, transfers, guide, Old City tour, dinner cruise, tour by private car, Green and Red tours, horse ride and ATV, Turkish night show, lunch on tour days |
| What you pay extra | Flights to and from Turkey, hot air balloon (optional), drinks at meals, personal spending |
How should 8 days in Istanbul and Cappadocia be split?
Four days in each place, balancing guided sightseeing with experiences:
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Land in Istanbul, private transfer |
| Day 2 | Old City tour with the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Day at leisure; in the evening, a Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish shows |
| Day 4 | Modern Istanbul with a private car and driver: Balat, Galata Tower, Ortakoy, Istiklal Street, Taksim; flight to Cappadocia in the evening |
| Day 5 | Sunrise balloon as an option; Red Tour with Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley and Pasabag |
| Day 6 | Green Tour with Ihlara Valley, Kaymakli Underground City and Selime Monastery |
| Day 7 | Watch the balloons at sunrise or take an optional flight; horse ride and ATV safari; photoshoot if you want one |
| Day 8 | Fly back to Istanbul, services end |
Why choose 8 days over the 6-day version?
You get more to do and more time to breathe. The longer package adds a Bosphorus dinner cruise, a free day in Istanbul, a day with a private car, an ATV safari and horse ride, and a Turkish night show. It also gives you three Cappadocia mornings for the balloon rather than two.
| Package | Days | From |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Istanbul and Cappadocia tour | 6 days | $1,800 per person |
| This package | 8 days | $2,400 per person |
| Best of Istanbul and Cappadocia, 10 days | 10 days | $2,499 per person |
| Istanbul and Cappadocia for New Year | 8 days | $1,800 per person |
What do the experiences cost if booked separately?
The package brings all of these together with flights, hotels, transfers and the two guided tours in Cappadocia.
Does the price include the balloon?
No. The hot air balloon is an option, ranging from the standard flight at $199 to a private balloon at $2,999. You can also choose to watch the sunrise balloons on day seven instead.
When should you go?
For both cities and for balloon flights, April to June and September to November are the ideal months. Summer is hot and crowded; in winter Cappadocia gets snow and Istanbul's museums are calmer.
What should you pack?
Comfortable shoes, clothes that can get dusty on the ATV, long trousers for riding, smart-casual wear for the show and the dinner cruise, warm layers for the mornings in Cappadocia, and your passport for the flights within Turkey.
How does booking work?
Pick your dates on this page and submit the form, or send us your flights on WhatsApp. We confirm the hotels once you approve them and send the plan in writing. Payment is due only after confirmation. More ideas are in our Istanbul tours, Cappadocia tours and Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the package include the hot air balloon flight?
No. Many travellers like to decide on the day, so the balloon is sold as an optional extra from $199 per person. The itinerary leaves the sunrise on day 5 open for a flight and keeps day 7 as a backup, because wind often cancels flights. If you tell us when you book, we reserve your balloon for your first morning in Cappadocia.
Does the price include the domestic flights to and from Cappadocia?
Yes. Both domestic flights are included: Istanbul to Cappadocia on day 4 and the return to Istanbul on day 8, with an airport transfer at each end. Your flights into and out of Turkey are not part of the package and are booked separately. The package ends on day 8 at Istanbul airport. Would you like one more night in Istanbul before your flight home? Just ask and we will add it.
How are the nights split between Istanbul and Cappadocia?
Istanbul gets three nights and Cappadocia four, with breakfast every morning. In Istanbul you stay at a central middle-class hotel that we select; in Cappadocia your hotel is close to the valleys. Each hotel is confirmed according to availability, and only after you have approved it, before you travel. Prefer a different hotel category? We tell you the price difference when you book.
What meals and entrance tickets does the price cover?
Breakfast is served every day, and lunch is included on every guided tour day. Two evenings include dinner: the dinner cruise on the Bosphorus and, while you are in Cappadocia, the Turkish night show with dinner. Entrance fees for the sights on each tour are also covered, such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Kaymakli Underground City and the Open Air Museum at Göreme. Drinks with meals and personal expenses are at your own cost.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul and Cappadocia?
The best months are April to June and September to October. Istanbul is mild, walking in the Cappadocia valleys is comfortable and balloon flights are at their most reliable. July and August bring heat and crowds, but plenty of sunshine. In winter it is quieter and prices are lower, and Cappadocia looks beautiful under snow, but balloon cancellations happen more often. That is why the package gives you two balloon mornings.
Do I pay in advance, and can I cancel?
Cancel at least 7 days ahead of the tour and you get a full refund at no charge. Cancellations in the final 7 days before the tour are not refunded. Start by sending us your dates and how many people are travelling. We come back to you with the hotels, the times of the domestic flights and the price, so everything is clear before you pay anything.
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