DAY1
Arrival Istanbul
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Pickup. Hotel near Sultanahmet. Evening Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish folk dance.
Cruise Dinner
Trip Highlights
What Makes Turkey Special
Cappadocia hot air balloon at sunrise
Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Istanbul
Pamukkale white travertines
Ephesus Roman ruins
Turkish night with belly dance
Bosphorus dinner cruise
Hotel Category — Deluxe
Where You'll Stay
3★ Deluxe / 4★ Hotels
Day-Wise Plan
Your Itinerary
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DAY2
Istanbul Old City
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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar (4000 shops, oldest in world), Spice Bazaar.
Breakfast
DAY3
Istanbul → Cappadocia
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Morning flight (1.5 hr). Underground city of Kaymakli. Evening at cave hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY4
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
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5 AM hot air balloon over fairy chimneys at sunrise — bucket-list. Champagne breakfast on landing. Goreme open-air museum, Uchisar castle. Evening Turkish night with belly dance.
Breakfast, Turkish Night Dinner
DAY5
Cappadocia → Pamukkale
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Drive 6 hrs. Reach Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). Evening at travertine hot springs.
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY6
Pamukkale → Ephesus → Kusadasi
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Pamukkale travertines & Hierapolis. Ephesus — best-preserved Roman city in Mediterranean. Stay Kusadasi.
Breakfast
DAY7
Kusadasi → Fly Istanbul
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Fly back. Free afternoon for Galata tower, Taksim shopping.
Breakfast
DAY8
Departure Istanbul
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Breakfast. Transfer airport.
Breakfast
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation (1N cave hotel)
- Daily breakfast
- Hot air balloon ride
- Bosphorus dinner cruise
- All sightseeing
- 2 domestic flights
- Hagia Sophia + Topkapi entries
✕ Not Included
- International airfare
- E-visa
- Turkish night dinner (~₹2,500)
- Hammam Turkish bath (~₹3,000)
- Lunches
- Tips
Visa Requirements
Visa Information for Turkey
Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
E-Visa for Indians (with valid Schengen/UK/US visa) OR Sticker Visa
Visa FeeE-Visa USD 51 (~₹4,500)
Processing TimeE-Visa: instant if eligible | Sticker: 5-7 days
Important: E-Visa easy if you hold valid Schengen/UK/US/Ireland visa. Otherwise apply for sticker visa at Turkish consulate.
Photo Gallery
A Glimpse of Turkey
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
Hot air balloon safe?+
Cappadocia has best safety record globally. 200+ balloons take off daily Apr-Nov.
When can balloons fly?+
Year-round, weather-dependent. Peak Apr-Oct (95% take-off rate). Winter 60% chance.
Indian food?+
Available in Istanbul. Turkish veg dishes (eggplant, lentil soup) plenty everywhere.
Other Options