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Turkey (Istanbul & Cappadocia)

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Turkey is a transcontinental country straddling Europe and Asia, and two of its most iconic destinations — Istanbul and Cappadocia — draw travellers from around the world. Istanbul, the country's largest city, captivates with its layered history: Byzantine landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace sit alongside the Grand Bazaar, vibrant street food scenes, and a legendary nightlife along the Bosphorus strait. Cappadocia, in central Anatolia, is famous for its surreal landscape of volcanic rock formations, underground cities, and cave hotels, best experienced from a hot air balloon at sunrise. Together, they offer a compelling mix of culture, history, cuisine, and natural wonder that suits both independent explorers and group travellers alike.

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Turkey (Istanbul & Cappadocia) · 4 days

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Self-Launched Istanbul & Cappadocia: Cave Hotels, Valleys and Balloons

A self-launched 4-day independent version of Tour Altinkum's Istanbul & Cappadocia package: one full day walking Istanbul's old city on a self-booked small-group tour (or DIY with a museum pass), then an evening budget flight to Kayseri and three nights in a Cappadocia cave guesthouse, exploring Göreme, the valleys and an underground city by local dolmuş, scooter or a one-day self-bookable Red/Green/Blue tour. Hot air ballooning is booked directly with a licensed operator for roughly half the package add-on price. Estimated costs assume budget hotels/guesthouses, shared rooms where possible, local transport and self-catering-friendly eating. All figures are approximate.

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