5 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Honeymoon Tour
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Tour Overview
Spend two nights in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia on this honeymoon trip. See the Old City and take the Red and Yellow tours. Keep a full day free in Cappadocia for your own plans. Domestic flights and listed transfers are included. A balloon flight costs extra.
Share five days between Istanbul and Cappadocia with guided visits and time for your own plans. Your driver meets you on arrival in Istanbul and takes you to your hotel for two nights. The next morning covers the Old City sights, ending at the Grand Bazaar with shopping time. Lunch and the return to your hotel are separate.
Fly to Cappadocia on day 3 and join the Red Tour. Spend two nights in a cave or stone hotel, with day 4 free. Have breakfast at the hotel, make your own plans or add a sunrise balloon flight for an extra fee. No guided sightseeing is scheduled on this free day.
On day 5, take the Yellow Tour before flying back to Istanbul. Airport transfers are included, with a driver meeting you on arrival for the final transfer to your Istanbul hotel. The package includes four hotel nights and both domestic flights.
Breakfast is included on days 2, 4 and 5. Day 3 starts with an early flight, so breakfast is not included that morning. Lunch is included on the Red and Yellow Tours. Find other trip lengths in our Istanbul and Cappadocia tour packages.
Time together with the main visits arranged
- Two nights in each destinationKeep the same hotel during each city stay.
- A full day for your own plansDay 4 is free, with breakfast and your hotel included.
- Three guided tours arrangedSee Istanbul's Old City and Cappadocia's Red and Yellow routes.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Start with two nights in Istanbul, fly to Cappadocia for two nights, then return to Istanbul. 2 stops · 4 nights
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Day 1Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel Meet your driver at arrivals and settle into your Istanbul hotel for two nights.
Airport meeting in IstanbulYour driver meets you at your arrival airport in Istanbul and takes you to your hotel. The transfer follows your own arrival flight.
Check in and enjoy free timeCheck in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day as you wish. Meals, activities and transfers for your own plans are extra.
First night in IstanbulYour hotel night is included, with breakfast the following morning.
Day 2Visit Istanbul's Old City, then enjoy a free afternoon Take a guided morning tour and continue with your own afternoon and evening plans.
Pickup depends on your hotel location.Old City morning tour with hotel pickupHave breakfast before the pickup. Visit the Old City sights below with a guide and included entrance fees.
Hippodrome and ObelisksSee the monuments in the square that once held the city's chariot races. The surviving columns mark the centre of the former racecourse.
Blue MosqueVisit the mosque known for its six minarets and blue tiles. Modest clothing is required, and shoes are removed before entering.
Hagia SophiaYour guide explains the long history of this domed monument. The visit introduces features from its time as a church and as a mosque.
Grand BazaarEnd the morning among the covered market lanes, with free time for shopping. An alternative shopping location is used on Sundays, when the bazaar is closed.
On Sundays, an alternative shopping stop replaces the closed Grand Bazaar.Finish at the Grand BazaarThe guided tour ends here, with time to shop. Lunch and a transfer back to your hotel are not included.
Free afternoon and eveningChoose your own lunch, activities and return transport. There are no further included visits today.
Second night in IstanbulStay at the same hotel. Tomorrow's airport transfer is early, and breakfast is not included on day 3.
Day 3Fly to Cappadocia and explore the northern sights Join the Red Tour after your airport transfer, then begin your two-night Cappadocia stay.
Pickup is arranged around the booked flight.Early checkout and airport transferLeave your Istanbul hotel for the flight to Cappadocia. Breakfast is not included this morning.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to CappadociaTake the included flight, about 80 minutes.
Meet your driver in CappadociaYour driver meets you at the airport and takes you to join the Red Tour.
Begin the guided Red TourSee the northern valleys and cave settlements listed below. Lunch, entrance fees and transport are included.
Devrent ValleyLook for familiar shapes in Devrent's natural rock formations. The camel-shaped rock is a well-known sight along this valley stop.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumExplore a group of fairy chimneys with wide stone caps. Carved cells in the rocks recall the monks who lived here.
Goreme Panoramic ViewStop above Goreme for views across the village and surrounding valleys. The broad view is a good place to see the different rock shapes together.
Lunch on the Cappadocia Red TourShare an included restaurant lunch during today's sightseeing. Any drinks you order are paid for separately.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a craftsperson turn local clay into pottery. The demonstration shows the wheel technique used in Avanos workshops.
Zelve Open Air MuseumSee cave rooms and places of worship in a settlement built into the rock. The paths connect the remains across several valley sections.
Uchisar Castle from outsideStop at an exterior viewpoint of the high rock castle. The tour does not include entry or a climb through the castle.
The tour usually ends between 16:00 and 17:00.Check in to your Cappadocia hotelStay in a cave or stone hotel for two nights. Dinner is at your own expense.
First night in CappadociaThe hotel night is included. Tomorrow is a free day with breakfast at the hotel.
Day 4Spend a free day together in CappadociaOptional balloon Have breakfast and make your own plans. A sunrise balloon flight can be added for an extra fee.
Free day in CappadociaYour breakfast and hotel night are included. Spend the day as you choose, or book an optional balloon activity for the morning. Lunch, dinner, extra activities and transfers for your own outings are separate.
Second night in CappadociaStay at the same hotel before the Yellow Tour tomorrow.
Day 5Take the Yellow Tour and return to Istanbul by air Explore southern Cappadocia before your airport transfer and evening flight.
The hotel pickup route starts around 09:30.Checkout and Yellow Tour hotel pickupHave breakfast before checking out. Take your luggage with you for the airport transfer after the tour.
Guided Yellow TourVisit the southern sights below with lunch and entrance fees included. The valley walk is optional.
Rose ValleySee soft pink rock ridges and cave openings in the valley landscape. An optional walk can last up to 2 hours; you may wait in the vehicle instead.
Underground CityExplore rooms connected by narrow underground passages. Steps and low ceilings are part of the route, so consider these before entering.
Lunch during the southern Cappadocia visitsThe guided day includes a restaurant meal before the remaining stops. Drinks are separate from the included lunch.
Pigeon ValleySee the small pigeon houses carved into the cliff faces. Your guide explains how these birds once supported farming in the valleys.
Gulludere ValleyView the rock slopes and carved spaces of Gulludere. The valley scenery shows another part of Cappadocia's rural landscape.
Cavusin VillageLook at the old cave houses set into Cavusin's exposed cliff. These remains show how village life used the natural rock formations.
Tour finish is usually between 16:00 and 17:00; transfer time follows your flight.Shuttle to the airport in CappadociaAfter sightseeing, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Flight times vary by season and availability.Flight back to IstanbulThe included flight takes about 80 minutes.
Airport meeting and final hotel transferMeet your driver on arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul after the package is not included.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Four hotel nights, domestic flights, listed tours and transfers are included; the balloon flight is an optional extra.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Arrival airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul
- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on both included flights
- The airport transfers listed on days 3 and 5, including the final transfer to your Istanbul hotel
- Two hotel nights in Istanbul and two in a cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia, in your chosen class
- Breakfast on days 2, 4 and 5
- Guided Old City morning tour with hotel pickup and entrance fees
- Guided Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours with transport, lunch and entrance fees
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights
- Istanbul accommodation before day 1 or after the package
- Meals on the arrival day
- Breakfast before the early flight on day 3
- Lunch on days 2 and 4, all dinners and drinks with meals
- Hotel drop-off after the Old City morning tour
- Optional balloon flight and other extra activities
- Activities and transfers for your free-time plans
- Extra baggage and personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay two nights in Istanbul and two in a Cappadocia cave or stone hotel, with breakfast on days 2, 4 and 5.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€597
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€844
- 2 people sharing a room€597
- 3 people sharing a room€553
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €188
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,195
- 2 people sharing a room€785
- 3 people sharing a room€735
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €513
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,793
- 2 people sharing a room€1,110
- 3 people sharing a room€926
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Choose a free day together in Cappadocia, an Istanbul night before departure, or a shorter package with the balloon included.
| Comparison | 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon FlightFocus on Cappadocia with the balloon included | You are viewing5 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Honeymoon TourTwo Cappadocia nights with a full free day | 5 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour PackageTwo Continents and a final Istanbul night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul sightseeing | Not included | Old City morning | Two Continents and Bosphorus cruise |
| Cappadocia routes | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow |
| Hotel nights | 2 in Cappadocia | 2 in Istanbul and 2 in Cappadocia | 3 in Istanbul and 1 in Cappadocia |
| Time without guided tours | Final morning before the return flight | Arrival time, Old City afternoon and day 4 in Cappadocia | Arrival time and time before final departure |
| Balloon flight | Included, subject to flying conditions | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| From price | €491 | €597 | €642 |
| View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Flight | View Tour & Prices: 5 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour Package |
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Practical details
Before You Book
Your free time, hotels and optional balloon flight.
- Is a balloon flight included in this honeymoon package?
No. You can add it for an extra fee on the morning of day 4. The flight depends on weather and is for ages 6 and over, with no child discount. If it is cancelled because of weather, the balloon fee is refunded.
- When will we have time for our own plans?
Your arrival day is free after the hotel transfer. Day 2 has a free afternoon and evening after the Old City morning. Day 4 is a full free day in Cappadocia, with hotel breakfast included. Optional activities and transport for your own outings cost extra.
- Where do we stay during the five days?
You spend two nights at an Istanbul hotel, followed by two nights at a cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia. Your hotel class is selected when booking. Accommodation in Istanbul after the final return flight is separate.
- Which morning needs an early start?
The day 3 flight to Cappadocia needs an airport transfer around 04:00, so breakfast is not included that morning. Day 4 also starts early if you book a balloon activity, followed by breakfast at your hotel.
- Which day can the group package start?
Start on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Thursday is excluded because the next day's Old City group tour does not run on Fridays. A Sunday Old City visit uses an alternative shopping stop because the Grand Bazaar is closed.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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