Istanbul & Cappadocia
Four nights in Istanbul and two in a Cappadocia cave hotel, with the option of a sunrise balloon flight over the fairy chimneys.
From
$1,390 / person
Istanbul City Break
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group size
- 1–12 travellers
- Trip type
- Private tour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Starts / ends
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Season
- Year-round
Overview
Turkish Airlines flies direct to Istanbul from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro, making this one of the easiest great cities to reach. Stay in Sultanahmet, steps from the monuments, and explore with a guide who brings 2,500 years of history to life.
Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, bargain in the Grand Bazaar, and end the day with kebabs, baklava and Turkish tea on a rooftop.
Trip highlights
- Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus cruise between two continents
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
- Hotel in the Old City
Day-by-day itinerary
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1 Day 1 Hoş geldiniz
Transfer from Istanbul Airport to your Sultanahmet hotel.
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2 Day 2 Old City tour
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern.
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3 Day 3 Bazaars & Bosphorus
The Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar in the morning, a Bosphorus cruise in the afternoon.
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4 Day 4 Free day
Explore Galata and Istiklal Street, or relax in a hammam.
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5 Day 5 Departure
Transfer to the airport.
What’s included
Included
- 4-star or higher hotel with daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Tours and entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guides on guided tours
- Visa guidance and document checklist
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our team
Not included
- International flights (we can quote and book these for you)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- City or tourism taxes payable at the hotel
- Tips and personal expenses
Where you’ll stay
4-star or higher hotels
Every elekea trip uses hand-picked hotels rated 4 stars or above. Your exact hotel is confirmed with your booking documents.
- 4★ or higher
- 4 nights
- Daily breakfast
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Comfort
4-star or higher hotel
Included
Luxury
5-star hotel
+$720 per person
Activities
Included in your trip
Sultanahmet walking tour
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the Basilica Cistern.
Full dayBosphorus cruise
Cruise between Europe and Asia.
2.5 hoursOptional add-ons — add them while booking
Turkish bath
+$60 ppTraditional hammam with scrub and foam massage.
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