4-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites
- Stay in a unique cave hotel
- Optional hot air balloon ride
- Visit ancient rock formations
- Experience Turkish culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3 nights in a cave hotel in Cappadocia
- Guided tours of Istanbul's historic sites
- Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour availability may vary; check dates before booking.
- Some activities may require advance reservations.
- Travel insurance is recommended for unforeseen events.
Know before you go
- Pack comfortable walking shoes for city tours.
- Bring a light jacket for cooler evenings in Cappadocia.
- Optional hot air balloon ride is weather-dependent.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
- Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead / Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package. Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund
- Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
- The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
- For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
Traveler reviews
Highly recommend
Our tour guide Ardie was wonderful. We enjoyed the tour. He helped us work out an issue we were having with a balloon ride. The place and pace were perfect. Highly recommend
Great time in Istanbul and Cappadocia!
This was a great tour to see the highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia. The tour company did a great job picking us up and transferring us from place to place during the trip without any issues. Our tour guides were really good, especially Ümit in Cappadocia. He did a great job managing the tours to make sure we got the best experience every day. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and was always available to help us out with any side tours or other activities we wanted to do. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia. I would definitely recommend doing the hotel upgrade in Cappadocia - the Melekler Evi was a little too rustic for us. We did have dinner one night at the Dere Suites and it was a much nicer place (great food and drinks as well).
This was an amazing...
This was an amazing adventure. My guide Ali was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. The only issue was the tight schedule to catch my plane. The balloon flight was spectacular.
Amazing landscapes and balloon launches
Fantastic! Watching the balloons inflate and take off at sunrise at Cappadochia was amazing - despite -7C and very cold!! We also loved the hotel , Zeyden Suites cave hotel because it was small, luxurious, comfy big bed, large jacuzzi, and very helpful staff. Walking around there town was also good and we found great cafes and restaurants. The only negative features about the tours were the mandatory stops at rug merchants, pottery shops, and jewelry shops, but it supports the local businesses.
Great tour with Exceptional Guide Erdi
Altinkum was fantastic to deal with. They were very professional & took care of everything. They were in touch with us every step of our planning and throughout the trip. All the drivers we had were very friendly, professional and courteous. Our guide in Cappadocia, Erdi, was exceptional. He shared his knowledge and pride of the region in a friendly manner. He took the needs of his guests into consideration when making plans for each day. He is certainly an asset to the company. The hotel, Fresco Cave Suites, was clean, spacious and central. We had to make an unexpected trip to the local hospital. They arranged everything for us, including an interpreter at the hospital. They made a difficult and stressful event seemless. We thoroughly recommend Altinkum.