This land-only Turkey classic concentrates on the country's two showpieces, splitting six nights evenly between Istanbul and Cappadocia.
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This land-only Turkey classic concentrates on the country's two showpieces, splitting six nights evenly between Istanbul and Cappadocia. In Istanbul you cover the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace exterior and the Grand Bazaar, plus a scenic Bosphorus cruise between two continents. An internal flight then takes you to Cappadocia for the surreal rock landscapes of Goreme, Uchisar and the fairy chimneys of Pasabag, with one memorable night in a cave hotel and an optional whirling dervish show. Because flights to Turkey are not included, the price stays flexible. It suits independent travellers wanting the headline sights with comfortable hotels and key tours arranged. starting at INR 1,50,000 per person. Covers Istanbul 3N, Cappadocia 3N.
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and, if time allows, take an evening walk in the Sultanahmet old quarter to sense the city straddling Europe and Asia.
Explore the historic peninsula: the magnificent Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Topkapi Palace from outside. Wander the colourful Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.
Cruise the Bosphorus strait, gliding past Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions and the bridges linking Europe and Asia. Enjoy free time in the city, perhaps the Spice Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
Take an internal flight to Cappadocia. On arrival, begin exploring its otherworldly landscape, visiting viewpoints over the valleys of fairy chimneys. Settle into your hotel, including a memorable night in a cave hotel.
Discover the Goreme open-air museum with its rock-cut churches, the castle-town of Uchisar, the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and a pottery or carpet workshop. An optional whirling dervish show is available in the evening. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Enjoy a free morning, with the popular optional dawn hot-air balloon ride over the valleys (weather permitting and at extra cost). Relax or explore more of the region before your final night.
After breakfast, transfer to Cappadocia airport for your onward flight, carrying memories of Istanbul's mosques and Cappadocia's lunar landscapes.
Yes. Indian passport holders need an e-visa (around 4,000 rupees) or a sticker visa depending on supporting documents; e-visa is straightforward for those holding valid Schengen, UK, US, or Ireland visas.
April to June and September to October. Hot-air balloons fly year-round, weather permitting; summer is busiest.
Hotel breakfasts include vegetarian items; Turkish meze has many vegetarian dishes. Jain meals need pre-arrangement at Indian restaurants in Istanbul.
Heavy. Istanbul old city and Cappadocia valleys involve 8 to 12 km daily.
Yes if budget allows; book in advance and accept weather cancellations are common.
Yes; this is a customised land-only product.
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