Turkey — Istanbul & Cappadocia
Istanbul's imperial core, two nights in Cappadocia so a cancelled balloon morning can be retried, and the travertines at Pamukkale.
Istanbul (3N), Cappadocia (2N), Pamukkale (1N), Kusadasi (1N)
Overview
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus cruise between two continents
- Two nights in Cappadocia with a cave-hotel stay
- Optional hot-air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys
- Pamukkale's white travertine terraces and Hierapolis
- Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities anywhere
Istanbul's imperial core, two nights in Cappadocia so a cancelled balloon morning can be retried, and the travertines at Pamukkale.
Turkey — Istanbul & Cappadocia runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Spring and autumn are ideal — warm without the summer extremes, and the best conditions for balloon flights.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Istanbul
Arrival transfer to your hotel in the Sultanahmet or Taksim area. Evening free. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Day2
Istanbul old city
A full day covering Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace, finishing at the Grand Bazaar. Lunch included. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Day3
Bosphorus and the new city
Morning Bosphorus cruise past the Dolmabahce Palace and the Rumeli fortress. Afternoon at the Spice Bazaar and free time in Taksim. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Day4
Fly to Cappadocia
Internal flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir and transfer to your cave hotel. Afternoon at the Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-cut churches. Dinner included. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Day5
Cappadocia full day
An optional balloon flight at sunrise, then the Devrent and Pasabag valleys, an underground city at Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, and the Uchisar castle viewpoint. Evening Turkish night show on request. Dinner included. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Day6
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
A long but scenic drive west, with stops at a caravanserai and Konya. Arrive at Pamukkale in the evening. Dinner included. Overnight in Pamukkale.
- Day7
Pamukkale and Ephesus
Morning on the white travertine terraces and at Hierapolis above them. Drive to Kusadasi, stopping at Ephesus for the Library of Celsus, the great theatre and the marble street. Dinner included. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- Day8
Departure
Transfer to Izmir airport for your onward flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Internal flights within the itinerary as specified
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- Internal flight Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace entry
- Bosphorus cruise
- Goreme Open Air Museum and underground city entry
- Two nights in a Cappadocia cave hotel
Exclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
- Hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia, available as a paid optional
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 3 | Ramada Merter or similar | 4 Star |
| Cappadocia | 2 | Mithra Cave Hotel or similar | Cave Hotel |
| Pamukkale | 1 | Colossae Thermal or similar | 4 Star |
| Kusadasi | 1 | Marina Hotel or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹96,500 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹90,710 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹1,33,170 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹79,130 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹59,830 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.