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【Small Group Tour | Visa-Free】Romantic Turkey Twin-City Tour 5 Days 4 Nights (2 domestic flights included | Istanbul + Cappadocia)
From 24/10/2026
Group Tours
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 people | VIP experience, capped at 9 people | Includes 2 domestic flights + first-entry tickets to attractions + guide and driver tips | 2 complimentary experiences: kebab in Istanbul’s Old City + Bosphorus cruise | Stay in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City + 2 consecutive nights in a distinctive cave hotel in Cappadocia
Istanbul - Cappadocia - Istanbul
Upcoming departure dates: 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27, 2026-10-28, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-30
Day 1
Istanbul
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D1 Istanbul Meeting point: 24-hour airport pickup at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW)
Itinerary details
Today is the meeting day After arriving in Istanbul, airport pickup will be arranged according to your international flight’s arrival time. The pickup representative will wait by the sign in the arrivals hall, and the driver will take you to a well-located hotel in Istanbul’s Old City, where you can experience the city’s unique charm. If you arrive at the hotel early, you can explore at your leisure. We recommend Galata Tower or the New Imperial Palace of Dolmabahçe in the New City.
Important notes
Note: Most hotels in Türkiye allow check-in from 14:00 local time. If you arrive earlier and cannot check in, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception and explore the nearby area or have a meal.
Meals
At your own expense
Accommodation
Istanbul Old City hotel
Attraction details
Day 2
Istanbul - Cappadocia (domestic flight)
Itinerary details
Today, explore Istanbul’s Old City. The attractions are close together, so no private vehicle is needed; your guide will accompany you throughout and provide commentary. After the tour, we will fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and taken to a distinctive cave hotel in Cappadocia. Note: The Cappadocia airport transfer is a shared local service. Today’s sightseeing (order may vary): Topkapi Old Palace -- Hagia Sophia (exterior) -- Blue Mosque -- Seagull Terrace -- Bosphorus Strait 【Topkapi Old Palace】Closed every Tuesday and may close temporarily on other days. If closed, the visit will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern. This unmissable historical treasure of Istanbul was not only the center of power for the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries, but also a vast museum embodying the empire’s glory, luxury, and ingenuity. Set atop Istanbul’s historic peninsula, the palace overlooks the magnificent Golden Horn, Bosphorus Strait, and Sea of Marmara. Its gardens and terraces offer unparalleled photo opportunities. 【Hagia Sophia】 (exterior) The finest example of Byzantine architectural art, once the world’s largest church. 【Blue Mosque】Istanbul’s most iconic grand mosque, decorated inside with exquisite blue tiles 【Seagull Terrace】In Istanbul, dancing with the seagulls is more than just taking photos—it is a lively ritual that connects you with the city’s soul. Seagulls circle overhead, making every quick shot a spectacular scene. 【Lunch】Complimentary: We have selected a Turkish restaurant renowned for its authentic flavors and culinary heritage, where you can sample Turkish-style grilled meat. The restaurant is in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City, close to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and many other attractions. 【Complimentary: Bosphorus Strait Cruise】A journey across time, with Europe on your left and Asia on your right. From the deck, you’ll see 19th-century Ottoman palaces framed alongside steel bridges spanning the sea. Seagulls sweep past the gilded dome of Dolmabahçe Palace, while mosque minarets become piano-key silhouettes in the twilight.
Meals
Hotel breakfast + specialty barbecue lunch
Accommodation
Cappadocia cave hotel
Attraction details
Day 3
Cappadocia
Itinerary details
Early in the morning, you can opt to join a hot-air balloon ride in Türkiye at your own expense. Ascend gradually into the dark dawn and watch the sun rise over the undulating landscape. Feel the magic of the transition from night to day as you drift through valleys, taking in a romantic sunrise and the fairy chimneys and exploring the extraordinary landscape, which resembles the “surface of the moon.” ☀ After the hot-air balloon ride, return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest, then join your guide for a tour of Cappadocia. At around 12:00 noon, we will pick you up to begin today’s itinerary (the order of visits is subject to change). We will head to a restaurant to enjoy a Turkish specialty, pottery kebab (if you do not wish to dine, you will still need to accompany the group to the restaurant and wait). We will then visit the underground city (avoiding the hottest part of the day in Cappadocia), Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle (exterior view), Love Valley, Avanos, and Camel Valley. At the end of today’s tour, you can choose to return to your hotel to rest or head to the Göreme Sunset Viewpoint. Those who choose the viewpoint can take photos of the sunset and panoramic night views of Cappadocia at their leisure, but will need to make their own way back to the hotel afterward. [Lunch] Enjoy a local Cappadocian specialty: pottery kebab. [Kaymakli Underground City] The largest underground city, it is a world of fairies. Excavation began as early as the Hittite period, before the Common Era. This eight-level underground city is 40 meters deep and could accommodate 10,000 people. [Pigeon Valley] A dreamlike fairy-tale world of towering peaks and jagged rock formations. Countless pigeons soar freely through the sky, their silhouettes set against the unusual landscape to create a breathtaking scene. [Uchisar Castle] View the exterior of Uchisar Castle, carved out of a single mass of rock. More than a thousand years old, it is also Cappadocia’s largest rock castle. [Love Valley] A unique geological wonder filled with mushroom-shaped rock formations. Next, visit Avanos, a town famous for its pottery. Made from clay from the Red River, its ceramics are durable and finely glazed. Then explore Imagination Valley and Camel Valley Natural Park. This concludes today’s tour; you can choose to return to your hotel to rest. After the tour, you can also continue to the Göreme Sunset Viewpoint for panoramic views of Cappadocia. You will need to make your own way back to the hotel afterward.
Meals
Hotel breakfast + clay-pot beef lunch
Accommodation
Cappadocia cave hotel
Attraction details
Day 4
Cappadocia - Istanbul (domestic flight)
Itinerary details
Early in the morning, we recommend taking a vintage car ride to catch the sunrise on your own. This is one of the best photo opportunities in Cappadocia. [Göreme] (Free time) After exploring beautiful Cappadocia at your leisure, you will be transferred to the airport by a driver according to your flight time and take your flight to Istanbul independently. Upon arrival, a driver will meet you and transfer you to your Istanbul hotel.
Meals
Hotel breakfast
Accommodation
Istanbul Hotel
Attraction details
Day 5
Istanbul
Itinerary details
Enjoy free time to explore Istanbul after breakfast. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Your trip comes to a wonderful end as you depart Türkiye.
Important notes
Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals
Hotel breakfast
Accommodation
None
Attraction details
Pricing Information
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Price List
5-day tour
EUR/person
Single room supplement
3-star / 3 diamonds
828
250
4-star / 4-diamond
938
350
5-star / 5 diamonds
1208
570
Please note: The prices shown by the website default to a three-star / 3-diamond hotel. If you would like to upgrade, please select the corresponding add-on when booking. Thank you!
Included:
1. Hotels: 4 nights at standard hotels corresponding to the itinerary’s online ratings; special arrangements include a hotel in Istanbul’s Old City and a distinctive cave hotel in Cappadocia.
2. Transport: 2 domestic flights within Turkey (economy class; per-person baggage allowance: 15 kg checked baggage + 8 kg carry-on baggage), plus the vehicles required for airport transfers and travel as specified in the itinerary. Airport transfers are by vehicle only, with no Chinese-speaking guide accompanying you!
3. Meals: Includes 4 breakfasts at the hotels and 2 lunches as specified in the itinerary. Other meals are at your own expense and can be chosen according to your preferences.
4. Tickets: First-entry admission to all tourist attractions shown in the itinerary, except those noted as exterior views only
5. Guide: A dedicated Chinese-speaking guide will provide commentary at the attractions (Chinese-speaking guides in Istanbul and Cappadocia) and will be at your service.
6. Meals and tips for the driver and guide
7. Tolls, bridge tolls, fuel, parking, and vehicle costs
Not included:
1. Round-trip international flights to and from Turkey
2. Single-room supplement and other fees for upgrading to a superior room
3. Optional activities such as hot-air balloon rides and vintage car tours (the guide will announce prices to the group one day in advance; prices are current and subject to change, so please refer to the group quote. Hot-air balloon prices fluctuate considerably and may exceed €400 per person on popular dates. Please be advised!)
4. All other personal expenses, including but not limited to extra drinks with meals, personal phone calls at hotels, laundry, gratuities, and excess baggage fees for domestic flights
Booking information
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Changes and cancellation policy
Cancellation Policy
1. If you cancel after booking and at least 30 days before departure (excluding the 30th day), you will incur no loss. If domestic flight tickets, a visa, or other items have already been issued or arranged, you will need to pay the corresponding flight and visa fees.
2. If you cancel 30 to 15 days before departure (excluding the 15th day), you must pay 50% of the tour price. If your visa application has already been submitted, the visa fee must also be paid.
3. If you cancel 15 to 7 days before departure (excluding the 7th day), you must pay 70% of the tour price. If your visa application has already been submitted, the visa fee must also be paid.
4. If you cancel 7 to 3 days before departure (excluding the 3rd day), you must pay 90% of the tour price. If your visa application has already been submitted, the visa fee must also be paid.
5. For cancellations made 3 to 0 days before departure after booking, the full amount will be charged. If your visa application has already been submitted, the visa fee must also be paid.
Please note:
1. After paying to reserve a place on a departure, once the flight ticket has been issued, it cannot be refunded, changed to another date, or transferred to another name!
2. If, after tickets have been issued, you are unable to travel as scheduled for personal reasons and request a change or cancellation of your tour booking, you agree to cover the airfare and all related costs already incurred by the local operator!
Tour Information
Booking Information:
1. Hotels: For small-group departures with shared bookings, hotels cannot be specified. The booking price is based on the standard room type at a hotel of the corresponding rating and may be per person in a room with one double bed, two single beds, or three beds. If you require a twin room, please let us know in advance when booking. We will do our best to arrange one in Istanbul and Antalya. In Cappadocia and Fethiye, which are special tourist destinations, twin rooms cannot be guaranteed.
Rooms: All rooms we arrange are the hotel’s basic room type. In Istanbul, we arrange hotels in the Old City. They are well located, but room sizes are limited. Three- to four-diamond hotels are approximately 16 square meters; five-diamond hotels are approximately 20 square meters. Please let us know in advance if you would like to upgrade to a superior room or suite.
2. A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. For groups of 2–6, itinerary transport will be provided in a 9-seat Vito business van. The free time specified in the itinerary does not include transport, guide, or other services.
3. Domestic flights will be booked flexibly according to the airline’s schedule on the day and the itinerary. Seats are in economy class. Flights may depart from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). The baggage allowance for domestic flights in Turkey is 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage per person. People booked together on the same reservation may share their checked baggage allowance.
4. Avanos, also known as the “Pottery Town,” is a well-known local commercial market for pottery and glassware in Cappadocia, not a shopping stop. We do not recommend making purchases during the visit. If market staff along the way approach you to promote their goods, you may leave at any time.
5. As hot-air balloon flights are highly weather-dependent, we can arrange a booking for a balloon flight on day 3 or day 4 according to your needs, while you are touring Istanbul on day 2. If the flight is canceled due to weather, we will issue a full refund or help book an alternative date. Please note that if prices change due to market conditions, you will need to pay the difference if you choose to participate. Thank you for your understanding!
Special Notice:
1. Hotel standard included in the tour price: The prices shown by the website default to three-star/3-diamond hotels. If you would like to upgrade, please select the corresponding add-on when placing your order. Thank you!
2. For bookings on this 9-person shared small-group tour, the listed hotels or hotels of the same category are provided; specific hotels cannot be requested. The travel agency may assign or arrange other hotels of the same category depending on actual circumstances. The tour price is per person in a room with one double bed, two single beds, or three beds. If you require a twin room, please let us know in advance after booking. We will do our best to arrange one in Istanbul and Antalya. In Cappadocia and Fethiye, which are special tourist destinations, twin rooms cannot be guaranteed.
3. Hotel categories selected: online-rated three-star or 3-diamond, four-star or 4-diamond, or five-star or 5-diamond hotels. All rooms we arrange are standard hotel rooms, not superior rooms. In Istanbul, the hotel will be in the Old City, with a good location but limited room size. Reference room sizes: approximately 16–18 sq m for three- to four-star hotels and 20–22 sq m for five-star hotels. Please let us know in advance if you would like to upgrade to a superior room or suite. Hotel rooms in Turkey are generally smaller than those in China and reflect European style. Standard hotel check-in time is 14:00. If a room is available, you can ask the hotel whether early check-in is possible; otherwise, you may need to wait.
4. Disposable toiletries: Turkish hotels promote environmental protection and generally do not provide disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers, electric kettles, or similar items. We recommend bringing essential items such as slippers and a toothbrush and toothpaste.
5. Transportation for the Turkey itinerary:
For groups of fewer than 7 people, a 9-seat Vito vehicle will be arranged.
For groups of 7–9 people (including 7), a 13- or 15-seat Sprinter vehicle will be arranged.
We will ensure there is enough room for guests’ luggage. Common vehicle brands in Türkiye include Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz; the brand is not guaranteed and will be arranged according to the tour date.
6. Domestic flights include a 15 kg checked baggage allowance and an 8 kg carry-on allowance.
7. Turkey uses European-style adapters with two round pins.
8. Lunch in Istanbul and Ephesus is complimentary. The guide will help guests order and inform them of the set meal budget. In Cappadocia, lunch is a clay-pot beef set meal; in Fethiye, lunch is served aboard the island-hopping boat tour.
9. Domestic flight tickets are usually for flights departing after 20:00. Arrangements depend on airline schedules and the day’s itinerary.
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