What airport in Istanbul should I arrive/depart from? What time should I arrive at the airport to qualify for a transfer to the hotel? When I leave Istanbul, what time is the earliest flight should I depart from there?

You can able to arrive both airports. We will be providing your arrival transfer from both airports at any time. Day 1 is the arrival day and you can arrive at any time. And next day, we star with the city tour at 9:00 a.m. Again on last day, you can use both airports.

Is the cost of the optional hot air balloon flight?

The optional Hot air balloon flight is 160 USD per person.

I am interested in this tour, but when I search for this tour on Turkey Escapades website I don’t see any tours that match this itinerary. Why is that?

This program is similar to our Turkey Cost Saver Tour. Which you see on our site on the SIC Basis Escorted Small Group tours section. As to operate on every day and to extend long drive between Pamukkale to Cappadocia. We have given with domestic flight included between Kusadasi to Cappadocia on tour radar.

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8 Days Heart of Turkey Tour

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Amazing and coordinated tour where you will see turkey highlights in all its glory. Istanbul - what a tremendous city with its cross culture of both European and Asian sides.
ren, traveled in October
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Operator: Turkey Escapades
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Our Guide will be waiting for you with your name written on a board at Exit 13., 06:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Hippodrome Square
- View of Hagia Sophia Mosque (exterior)
- Visit to Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome Square
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Spice Bazaar
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Bosphorus
Day 4
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Roman City of Ephesus
- Visit to Arcadian Way
- Visit to Roman Baths
- Visit to Temple of Hadrian
- Visit to Celsius Library
- Visit to Antique Theatre
- Visit to Sirince village
Landmarks
Ancient Roman City of Ephesus
Celsius Library
Sirince village
Day 5
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis ancient city
- Visit to necropolis
- Visit to Great Baths
- Visit to Frontinus Street
- Visit to Theatre
- Visit to Martyrion of St. Phillip
- Visit to Cleopatra's Pool
- Walk on Pamukkale travertines
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Cleopatra's Pool
Day 6
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)
Day 7
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Red Valley
- Hike through fairy chimneys
- Visit to Cavusin (Greek village)
- Visit to rock-cut churches
- Visit to Ozkonak underground city
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
- Visit to Ortahisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon flight tour
Landmarks
Red Valley
Cavusin
Ozkonak underground city
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar Castle
Day 8
Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Our tour will conclude with an arrival to Istanbul Airport , 10:00 - 14:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome Square
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Bosphorus

Landmarks
Ancient Roman City of Ephesus
Celsius Library
Sirince village

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Cleopatra's Pool

Landmarks
Red Valley
Cavusin
Ozkonak underground city
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar Castle

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Erboy Hotel
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Efe Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4, 5
1811 Cave Hotel
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3.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
3.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.7

ren
October 1st, 2023
5
Amazing and coordinated tour where you will see turkey highlights in all its glory. 1. Istanbul - what a tremendous...
Amazing and coordinated tour where you will see turkey highlights in all its glory. 1. Istanbul - what a tremendous city with its cross culture of both European and Asian sides 2. Cappadocia - sunsets, sunrises, hot air balloons, fairy chimneys lovely, covered through and through 3. Kusadasi/ Izmir - roman architecture and wonderfully layed out experience with a really good guideShow more
Traveled in October 2023
Reply from: Turkey Escapades
Hello dear Ren Thank you very much for your feedback. Great to hear that you had a good time and thank you for the photos. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga
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Jolene
August 11th, 2022
2
I was quite disappointed with this tour. The tourist attractions were stunning, but the itinerary did not live up to...
I was quite disappointed with this tour. The tourist attractions were stunning, but the itinerary did not live up to expectations as the itinerary created the expectation that it will be a group tour, all staying at the same hotels and departing together to the next stop. This was important to me as a solo traveler and hence I made the decision to select this tour on incorrect information as I had to join up with a new group each day and with a different tour guide most days. I did not receive any vouchers or a welcome package on day 1, neither did the kick off meetup at the hotel occurred on day 1, contrary to what the itinerary stipulated. Dinners I had by myself and when included, was limited to the cheapest options on the menu. Dinners also did not take place in a group setup as per the itinerary. The 4 star hotel where I was staying to see Pamukkale was horrendous (Double Tree) - the carpets were incredibly dirty, they were torn and my room was not properly cleaned. I found hair on my pillow, I complained and I was told I can move to a different room - but this was never carried out. My flight coordination also sucked big time! I spent a full day wasting it at the dirty hotel, only to start my travel time to Cappadocia after 5 pm. After several flight delays I only arrived at my cave hotel after 2am, giving me 1 hour to sleep before I had to leave for the hot air balloon trip. This also meant I effectively only enjoyed 1 night at the cave hotel. I was told that the domestic flights are subject to availability but as I booked and paid this tour more than a month in advance, I doubt flight availability was the issue here. The last morning my taxi was late with more than 40 minutes and I had to frantically try to get hold of the tour operator to inform them that my taxi was not showing up. Overall, I was very disappointed.Show more
Traveled in July 2022
Reply from: Turkey Escapades
Hello, Thank you very much for your feedback. We take it very seriously and look after to go through the details as per mentioned.
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What airport in Istanbul should I arrive/depart from? What time should I arrive at the airport to qualify for a transfer to the hotel? When I leave Istanbul, what time is the earliest flight should I depart from there?
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- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2024
  You can able to arrive both airports. We will be providing your arrival transfer from both airports at any time. Day 1 is the arrival day and you can arrive at any time. And next day, we star with the city tour at 9:00 a.m. Again on last day, you can use both airports.
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Dana
Asked on April 16th, 2022
Is the cost of the optional hot air balloon flight?
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- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written April 2022
  The optional Hot air balloon flight is 160 USD per person.
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Cynthia
Asked on February 17th, 2022
I am interested in this tour, but when I search for this tour on Turkey Escapades website I don’t see any tours that match this itinerary. Why is that?
Tour Details
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written February 2022
  This program is similar to our Turkey Cost Saver Tour. Which you see on our site on the SIC Basis Escorted Small Group tours section. As to operate on every day and to extend long drive between Pamukkale to Cappadocia. We have given with domestic flight included between Kusadasi to Cappadocia on tour radar.

From

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Kusadasi to Cappadocia

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