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Turkey
Istanbul’s mosques and bazaars, balloon flights over Cappadocia.
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About Turkey
Turkey is where Europe meets Asia: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, a sunrise balloon ride over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
It is one of the most rewarding first trips beyond Asia, with excellent food, good roads and short domestic flights.
Turkey package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Luxury
Five-star waterfront palaces in Istanbul and luxury cave resorts.
Request a personalised quotationPopular attractions
Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
Istanbul’s two great domes facing each other in Sultanahmet.
Cappadocia
Hot-air balloons at dawn, cave hotels and underground cities.
Bosphorus cruise
Palaces and wooden mansions between two continents.
Pamukkale
Terraced hot-spring pools and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
Carpets, lamps, Turkish delight and saffron.
Recommended experiences
- Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
- Night in a Cappadocia cave hotel
- Turkish bath (hammam)
- Turquoise coast boat day from Antalya
Suggested itinerary
7 days: Istanbul and Cappadocia
- 1Arrive in Istanbul
- 2Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı
- 3Bosphorus cruise and bazaars
- 4Fly to Cappadocia, Göreme open-air museum
- 5Balloon flight, valleys and underground city
- 6Return to Istanbul, free afternoon
- 7Fly home
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
3★ hotels in Sultanahmet and family-run cave guesthouses.
Standard
4★ hotels in Istanbul and cave hotels in Göreme.
Premium
Bosphorus-view hotels and premium cave suites with terraces.
Luxury
Five-star waterfront palaces in Istanbul and luxury cave resorts.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Connect via Delhi, Mumbai or Gulf hubs to Istanbul.
- Visa
- Indian passport holders generally need a visa. Those holding a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit can usually get a Turkish e-visa online. Rules change often. We confirm the latest requirement when you book and help with the paperwork.
- Money
- Turkish lira (TRY). Cards widely accepted; carry euros as backup.
- Good to know
- Balloon flights are weather-dependent; we schedule two possible mornings in Cappadocia.
Questions travellers ask
Is the balloon ride included?+
It is optional and priced separately because it varies by season and operator. We add it to your quotation if you want it.
Istanbul or Cappadocia first?+
Either works. Flying into Istanbul and out of Cappadocia via Istanbul saves backtracking.
Is Turkey good for vegetarians?+
Yes. Meze, lentil soups, pide and vegetable dishes are everywhere, and Istanbul has Indian restaurants.
Plan your Turkey holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
