I'm interested in the tour Wonders of Turkey (Winter). I was wondering if there is an option to ride the Balloons tour at sunrise while at Cappadocia?

Costsaver does not offer hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia and Travel Directors are unable to assist guests with booking or recommendations for hot air balloon rides due to liability reasons. You will have time to participate if you wish, but you will need to arrange it independently. The most popular time for balloon rides is early morning for sunrise.

Is it possible to get a balloon trip over Cappadocia as an extra on the tour?

Costsaver does not offer hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia. Travel Directors are unable to assist guests with booking or recommendations for hot air balloon rides due to liability reasons. You will have time to participate if you wish, but you will need to arrange it independently. The most popular time for balloon rides is early morning for sunrise. On Day 5, you are due to depart the hotel at approximately 09:00am for the days sightseeing which will allow you time to arrange your independent activity.

Will we have time in Pamukkale to go inside & enjoy the hot springs.

Upon review, your itinerary includes viewing the Cotton Castle springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis from the outside, but it does not include entry. Since the hot springs are not part of your scheduled activities, you can enjoy them after dinner. Simply ask the reception for assistance with the timings.

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Wonders of Turkey (Winter)

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Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit the Hippodrome
- Visit the Blue Mosque
Optional Activities
- Topkapi Palace Museum visit
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace Museum
Bosphorus
Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (New Park)
Included Activities
- Grand Bazaar exploration
- Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Landmarks
Grand Bazaar
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Ankara to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit the underground city of Saratli
Landmarks
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Saratli
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Visit Paşabağı
- Visit Red Valley
- Visit regional rug production centre
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Balloon Watching
- Ancient rock churches visit in Göreme
- Mosaic Lamp Workshop with local artisans
- Sunset Hike through Cappadocia's valleys
- Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Landmarks
Paşabağı
Red Valley
Göreme
Day 6
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Richmond Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit the Mevlana Museum
Landmarks
Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale
Day 7
Pamukkale to Izmir
Pamukkale to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ontur Otel Izmir)
Included Activities
- Explore Pamukkale
- Visit the ancient Roman spa city of Hierapolis
- Leatherwork display
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience dinner at a local restaurant for Iskender döner
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 8
Izmir
Izmir
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ontur Otel Izmir)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to Ephesus including Library of Celsus and Hadrian's Temple
- Stone cottage of the Virgin Mary
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit glassmakers of Nazarköy village
- Evil eye beads MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks
Library of Celsus
Hadrian's Temple
Day 9
Izmir to Çanakkale
Izmir to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Büyük Truva)
Included Activities
- Visit Troy
Landmarks
Troy
Day 10
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Included Activities
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit Chunuk Bair
Optional Activities
- Turkish Cooking Class Choice Experience
Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Chunuk Bair
Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace Museum
Bosphorus

Landmarks
Grand Bazaar
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Landmarks
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Saratli

Landmarks
Paşabağı
Red Valley
Göreme

Landmarks
Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Library of Celsus
Hadrian's Temple

Landmarks
Troy

Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Chunuk Bair

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Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu
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New Park
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day 3
Ramada by Wyndham
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Days 4, 5
Richmond Thermal
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day 6
Ontur Otel Izmir
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Büyük Truva
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Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

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4.8
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Accommodation
3.5
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Fiona2.0•January 2025
Too much road trip, less time at the attractions. Overall experience is very poor. Not a good itinerary at all.
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Costsaver
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recognise that the lengthy coach rides may have been challenging, we have determined that road travel is the optimal way to cover the travel distance between the sites while still allowing our guests to enjoy the stunning scenery of Turkey. We sincerely apologise that the trip did not meet your expectations. We value your support and thank you for choosing Costsaver.
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David5.0•March 2020
Great insight into a beautiful country. Expert tour leader and driver ensured our Turkey experience was one to...
Great insight into a beautiful country. Expert tour leader and driver ensured our Turkey experience was one to remember, they could not have been better. Cities and sites visited were excellent. Only slight negative was the accomodation. Both Ramada and Hilton brands need to apply better customer service and better facilities. The ability to access the internet and have appropriate air conditioning were the main issuesShow more
Traveled in February 2020
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Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your complete experience in Turkey with CostSaver. However, we acknowledge your observations which will be shared with our team for further review. Nevertheless, we still hope that you were able to make lots of unforgettable memories of your time on the road with us.
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Hbarry4.5•July 2019
Enjoyed the tour immenselly
Traveled in June 2019
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Thank you for sharing with us what an excellent time you had in Turkey with CostSaver. We are elated to hear that your experience was a memorable one and we look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing destinations in the near future.
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WEI4.0•June 2019
Very much impressed by the scenery.
Traveled in April 2019
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It certainly pleases us to learn that your very scenic experience in Turkey with Costsaver was a successful one. Furthermore, we truly look forward to our next journey together soon.
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Robert4.5•June 2019
The accommodation exceeded expectation as did the rest of the trip. Our coach was a new Mercedes and our driver...
The accommodation exceeded expectation as did the rest of the trip. Our coach was a new Mercedes and our driver Eirem was exceedingly competent. There was also a good mix of seeing the top commercial products of Turkey and the historical sites. Our guide Tolga was also very knowledgeable on many topics and looked after us extremely well. All in all very good value for money and we have wonderful memories of Turkey.Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Costsaver
It certainly pleases us to learn that your overall experience with CostSaver in Turkey was a successful one. Furthermore, we are especially delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and services provided by our staff and we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing destinations.
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Anonymous4.0•June 2019
Excellent tour of Turkey. It had a jam packed itinerary which was very comprehensive as we saw so many places in a...
Excellent tour of Turkey. It had a jam packed itinerary which was very comprehensive as we saw so many places in a relatively short space of time. As a country, Turkey is fascinating as it is so rich in culture, history and natural beauty. The guide was very informative and driver excellent. Despite being a group of 34 people, we always left on time with no-one ever being late. Frequent rest stops were made along the way. The coach was air conditioned with wi-fi and electrical sockets. The hotels were hit and miss, which may be a reflection of Turkish standards. The Ramada Plaza in Istanbul was the best, closely followed by the Hilton in Konya. The included meals were average tourist standard hotel buffets but the optional dinners were very good, and a couple of our lunch stops were excellent. I am not sure why, but my transfer on arrival was not included and Trafalgar/Cost Saver failed to explain why this was the case when I emailed them prior to my departure. I was the only person on my tour who was not met on arrival at the airport. This resulted in my having to waste money on a taxi. One fellow traveller arrived 20 minutes before me and another couple flew in several hours after me.Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Costsaver
It pleases us to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience in Turkey with CostSaver. We are also very proud to hear of the excellent work put in by our staff to make your time on the road exciting and insightful. However, we have taken into consideration your observation in regards to some of the hotels provided which will be shared with our team for further review. Nevertheless, are happy to know that you were able to make lots of unforgettable memories.
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Asked on June 13th, 2025
I'm interested in the tour Wonders of Turkey (Winter). I was wondering if there is an option to ride the Balloons tour at sunrise while at Cappadocia?
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written June 2025
  Costsaver does not offer hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia and Travel Directors are unable to assist guests with booking or recommendations for hot air balloon rides due to liability reasons. You will have time to participate if you wish, but you will need to arrange it independently. The most popular time for balloon rides is early morning for sunrise.
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Wayne
Asked on June 13th, 2025
Is it possible to get a balloon trip over Cappadocia as an extra on the tour?
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written June 2025
  Costsaver does not offer hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia. Travel Directors are unable to assist guests with booking or recommendations for hot air balloon rides due to liability reasons. You will have time to participate if you wish, but you will need to arrange it independently. The most popular time for balloon rides is early morning for sunrise. On Day 5, you are due to depart the hotel at approximately 09:00am for the days sightseeing which will allow you time to arrange your independent activity.
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Ali
Asked on April 17th, 2025
Will we have time in Pamukkale to go inside & enjoy the hot springs.
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written April 2025
  Upon review, your itinerary includes viewing the Cotton Castle springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis from the outside, but it does not include entry. Since the hot springs are not part of your scheduled activities, you can enjoy them after dinner. Simply ask the reception for assistance with the timings.

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