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Tours/Istanbul/4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours

4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours

5.0(2)Istanbul4 days
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours
4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours
4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours
4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours

At a glance

Duration
4 days
Price from
$1,117 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Please meet in front of the German Fountain at the entrance to Sultanahmet Square.
Confirmation
Instant

Description

Discover the enchanting landscapes and ancient cities with a pre-planned four-days Turkey tour. This tour will shed light on the life of the early Christians, their rock-carved churches and their histories in Turkey. This 4-days Turkey travel is including 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.

Tour Options

Silver Package
  • Accommodation: Carina Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi - Misty Cave Hotel in Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED Camel Ride: INCLUDED – If the Camel ride is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be refunded the cost of the Camel ride. Flight Tickets: INCLUDED - Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul Departures: from Istanbul by domestic flight and from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum by private car Daily Tour Level: The guided daily tours of this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group Pickup included
Gold Package
  • Accommodation: Charisma De Luxe Hotel in Kusadasi - Zeydem Suites Hotel in Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED – If the balloon ride is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be refunded the cost of the balloon ride. Camel Ride: INCLUDED – If the Camel ride is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be refunded the cost of the Camel ride. Flight Tickets: INCLUDED - Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul Departures: from Istanbul by domestic flight and from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum by private car Daily Tour Level: The guided daily tours of this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group Pickup included

Highlights

3 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
Semi-private guided tours with a maximum of 10 guests per group
Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up & drop-off services in Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye
Tickets of domestic flights: Istanbul to Denizli, Izmir to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Istanbul
Camel Ride (Included for All Booking Options)
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included for Booking Option of the "Gold Package")
Pick-up transfer by private car, if you preffer start from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum

What's included

Included
3 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
Semi-private guided tours with a maximum of 10 guests per group
Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up & drop-off services in Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye
Tickets of domestic flights: Istanbul to Denizli, Izmir to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Istanbul
Camel Ride (Included for All Booking Options)
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included for Booking Option of the "Gold Package")
Pick-up transfer by private car, if you preffer start from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum
Not included
Dinner and Drinks

Pickup Locations & Times

This trip package offer you several pick-up (departure) locations for you may create more advantageous travel plans. You may start this trip from Istanbul by plane (included the flight tickets) or with a transfer from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum by private car.

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian and Halal food options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • This tour is not allowed for bookings to ages under 18.
  • If you book this tour for 2 and more guests, the package prices will be apply to accommodations in double or triple rooms. If you wish to add a single room to your booking, there may be an additional fee. However, solo travelers will not incur any extra charges, as they will automatically be assigned to single rooms.
  • The hotel options are "Carina Boutique Hotel" - "Charisma De Luxe Hotel" in Kusadasi and "Misty Cave Hotel" - "Zeydem Suites Hotel" in Cappadocia for your accommodation during this trip. When booking, you can select your hotel from these options. If these hotels do not have availability for standard or superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator may substitute them with equivalent hotels.
  • DISCOUNTED PRICES : This tour is offering discounted prices on some days of the year. These days are each Saturday all year and each Wednesday from mid of March to end of October. You may organise your trip to those days for catch the advantage of discounted prices.
  • MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE ! : Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your balloob ride is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to refund of the cost of your hot air balloon ride due to the money-back guarantee which provided by this tour operator. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. That guarante of this tour operator is giving an amazing advantage you to safeguard your money.
  • SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS : This tour operator offers daily guided tours during this travel package with groups capped at 10 guests, allowing for an intimate and detailed exploration of historic sites and stunning sceneries.
  • The category of Hot Air Balloon Ride is “Standard Category” on this travel package. This category ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
  • If you did not add Hot Air Balloon Ride to your booking for this trip package, you can not get any service for hot air balloon ride which advertised/offered at the paragpraph of the descriptions.
  • The local tour operator will email your e-tickets for domestic flights three days prior to your departure. You won’t need to print the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and the reservation number on the tickets will be sufficient for check-in.
  • The local tour operator may request some passport details to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be booked and you can not join to this tour. If you do not provide the requested information until 4 days prior to your trip or if you refuse to provide the requested information, you should cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the cancellation and refund policies for this tour because of the necessary missed details on booking.
  • You are allowed 15kg luggage + 8kg cabin bag per person for each domestic flights. If you need more luggage capacity, please let the local tour operator know. Additional charges may apply for exceeding the 15 kg luggage limit.
  • Airport transfers in Istanbul are valid between hotels or Airbnb addresses and Istanbul airports. If you request an additional stop during the transfer service (such as picking up something from any location en route), the local tour operator reserves the right to charge an extra fee.
  • Pick-up and drop-off times indicated in the tour descriptions are approximate and subject to change by about +/- 45 minutes due to seasonal and flight timing variations on your travel dates.
  • If you choose to cancel or skip any part of this travel package, please note that the local tour operator will apply the standard cancellation and refund policy. As a result, no refunds will be issued for any service which cancelled or skipped by you.
  • All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for this travel package. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book the travel package. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this travel package.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

4 Days in Turkey’s Heart - Rides by Balloon & Camel, Guided Tours lasts about 4 days.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $1,117 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 3 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. This trip package offer you several pick-up (departure) locations for you may create more advantageous travel plans. You may start this trip from Istanbul by plane (included the flight tickets) or with a transfer from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum by private car. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFumi+9arnlDHac1ZDI6cR0=.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(2)

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Sean G
September 19, 2024
This was a very good visit. Mustafa was a great guide.

Mustafa was a great guide I highly recommend him. He knows the history of Cappadocia region very well and describes it in a way that really fascinates you.

M
MARTHA_L
May 23, 2022
All places are...

All places are spectacular, Pamukkale is something you should see, the air balloon in Cappadocia is wordless. Everything was wonderful, the places the drivers, the guides, the flights. always on time, very professional I highly recommend this tour

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$1,117/ person
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Duration4 days
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–10 pax
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