Istanbul & Cappadocia Honeymoon tour package — 6N/7D itinerary, price and inclusions
A classic Turkey honeymoon over seven days, split between Istanbul's old city and a cave hotel in Cappadocia. Three nights in Istanbul cover the headline sights of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, plus a Bosphorus evening dinner cruise. An internal flight then takes you to Cappadocia for three nights in a cave hotel, exploring the Goreme open-air museum, the Devrent valley and the Kaymakli underground city, amid the region's surreal fairy-chimney landscape. Two Indian dinners are included. The dawn hot-air balloon over the fairy chimneys, the honeymoon's signature image, is available as an add-on. This itinerary balances Istanbul's history with Cappadocia's otherworldly scenery. The balloon ride and some excursions are weather-dependent. starting at INR 1,80,000 per person. Covers Istanbul 3N, Cappadocia 3N.
Istanbul & Cappadocia Honeymoon package highlights
- Istanbul old city (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi)
- Bosphorus evening dinner cruise
- Cappadocia cave-hotel night
- Goreme open-air museum and Devrent valley
- Kaymakli underground city
- Internal flight Istanbul-Cappadocia included
- Two Indian dinners included
Istanbul & Cappadocia Honeymoon day-by-day itinerary (6N/7D)
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, the city straddling Europe and Asia, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or take a first stroll through the historic Sultanahmet area. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul old city tour
A full tour of the old city's icons: the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its cascading domes, and the opulent Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman sultans. Explore the historic heart of the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Bosphorus and bazaars
Explore the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, browsing carpets, lanterns, spices and Turkish delight. In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus dinner cruise gliding between two continents past illuminated palaces and mosques. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Fly to Cappadocia
Fly to Cappadocia and transfer to your cave hotel, carved into the soft rock. Explore the surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, perhaps the Devrent valley with its rock formations. Settle into the unique cave-hotel atmosphere. Overnight in a cave hotel.
Day 5: Goreme and underground city
Visit the Goreme open-air museum, with its rock-cut churches and Byzantine frescoes, and descend into the Kaymakli underground city, an ancient subterranean refuge. A day of Cappadocia's extraordinary history and geology. Overnight in a cave hotel.
Day 6: Cappadocia at leisure
A free day to enjoy Cappadocia, perhaps an optional dawn hot-air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys, weather permitting, or exploring the valleys, pottery towns and viewpoints. A relaxed honeymoon day. Overnight in a cave hotel.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your return flight, often via a connection in Istanbul. With any spare time, pick up Turkish souvenirs or enjoy a final view of the fairy-chimney landscape before check-in.
Hotels in the Istanbul & Cappadocia Honeymoon package
- Istanbul (4-star Sultanahmet): Levni Hotel & Spa or similar, Lasagrada Hotel Istanbul or similar
- Cappadocia (4-star cave hotel): Mithra Cave Hotel or similar, Doors of Cappadocia Hotel or similar
What's included in the Istanbul & Cappadocia Honeymoon package
- Return economy flights ex-Delhi/Mumbai
- Internal flight Istanbul-Cappadocia (Kayseri/Nevsehir)
- 6 nights in 4-star Istanbul + 4-star cave hotel Cappadocia
- Daily breakfast and 2 Indian dinners
- Bosphorus evening dinner cruise
- Istanbul old city full-day tour
- Cappadocia North tour (Devrent, Pasabag, Uchisar)
- Cappadocia South tour (Goreme, Kaymakli underground)
- All transfers
What's not included
- Turkey e-visa (~USD 50)
- Hot-air balloon ride (USD 200-300 per person; weather dependent)
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Is the hot-air balloon included?
It is an add-on (USD 200-300 per person) because it depends on weather and aviation clearance. We book it for you the night before based on the forecast.
Is the cave hotel really inside a cave?
Yes, rooms are carved into volcanic tuff rock — warm in winter, cool in summer, with stone bathrooms and traditional decor.
Can we enter Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia is now a mosque; you can enter free outside prayer times. Dress modestly; women cover heads.
Best month for balloons?
April-June and September-October have the most stable weather and highest balloon-launch success rate.
Is Turkish visa easy?
Yes, e-visa is online in 5 minutes for around USD 50, approved within hours for Indian passport holders.
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