How did the landscape form in Cappadocia?

Over ten million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions filled the region with several layers of thick ash, which eventually solidified into soft rock. Steady erosion of these layers formed unique rifts and gorges. The “fairy chimney” rock formations that Cappadocia is known for were created by gradual wind and floodwater erosion. The softer materials were swept away, leaving conical-shaped rocks with mushroom shaped caps, or “hats”. The mineral deposits in the volcanic ash account for Cappadocia’s beautiful spectrum of hues.

When is the best time to visit?

We recommend visiting in April, May, September, and October to avoid extreme weather, but the reality is that Cappadocia with other cities is a year-round destination. Even in winter, the snow-capped fairy chimneys provide a breathtaking backdrop.

Do I have to speak Turkish to interact with people during my visit?

English is the most spoken foreign language everywhere in Turkey. You should have no problem meeting people who can speak English and help you get around in all the big cities, shopping malls, restaurants and holiday resorts.

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Explore Dreamy Land Turkey | Free Goreme Air Museum Tickets

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7D/6N

Turkey

Highlights

Discover Turkey, from Istanbul’s iconic landmarks and Antalya’s breathtaking Mediterranean coast to Cappadocia’s surreal rock formations.
Glide along the Bosphorus Strait on a cruise and enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul, where Europe and Asia converge.
Explore Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ancient rock-cut churches adorned with captivating Byzantine frescoes.
Walk through Hadrian’s Gate in Antalya, an impressive Roman triumphal arch that commemorates Emperor Hadrian’s historic visit to the city.
Marvel at Çavuşin Village, known for its ancient cave dwellings and picturesque landscapes, offering a glimpse into Cappadocia’s rich history.

Overview

About the Destination:

This tour is called Dreamy Land because you will be visiting wonderful places in Turkey in its popular cities. Istanbul is the largest city and will offer you visits to great places like Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and enjoyable shopping to Grand Spice Bazaar. Whereas a visit to Antalya will offer the beauty of its nature and its magnificent archeological sites from the Greek and Roman era. And Cappadocia will present to you the very interesting of all sites like Ozkonak Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Love valley, and many more. Board the flight and be ready to treasure the moments you will spend in this beautiful country.

Quick Info:

Cities covered: Istanbul - Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia
Duration: 7D/6N
Start point: Istanbul
Endpoint: Istanbul

Destination Info:

Official Name: Republic of Turkey
Currency: Turkish lira
Capital: Ankara
Time Zone: GMT+3
Plug Type: C & F

Handpicked Inclusions:

Accommodation: Comfortable stays for 6 nights in your preferred category Hotels

Meals: All Meals included as mentioned in Itinerary.

Guide: Professional English speaking guide to help you explore the cities

Transfers: All transfers included as per itinerary

Entrance Tickets: Entrance tickets to all mentioned sites and museums.

Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)

How to Reach:

One can board a flight to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, and reach Turkey in 9 to 13 hours, depending on the airline. A direct India to Turkey flight takes less time, while a connecting flight delays 2 or 3 hours.

Itinerary

Transfer in Coach

Stay at Standard hotel

2 Days

Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am

Stay at a Standard hotel

Leisure Day: Enjoy your time at Leisure

Transfer in Coach

Activity: Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Day Tour

3 Hours 30 Minutes

Today, check out and get transferred to Eminonu Harbour, where you'll board your Bosphorus cruise. As you sail along the Bosphorus Strait, enjoy the breathtaking views of city's skyline, including historic landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace and the majestic minarets of the city’s famous mosques. Later, you'll be driven to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Antalya (tickets not included). Upon arrival at Antalya Airport, get driven to your hotel, where you'll check in for an overnight stay.

Transfer in Coach

Activity: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Join the most popular cruise tour along the banks of Turkey as you witness the top iconic heritage of the place.

Note: Infants under the age of 3 will go free of charge, children between the ages of 4-11 will be charged a children’s ticket price and individuals above the age of 12 will be charged an adult ticket price.

Transfer in Coach

Stay at Super Deluxe hotel

2 Days

Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am

Stay at a Super Deluxe hotel

Transfer in Coach

Activity: Antalya City Sightseeing and Waterfall Tour

8 Hours

Transfer in Coach

Stay at Standard hotel

2 Days

Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am

Stay at a Standard hotel

Today, you'll be driven on a Cappadocia sightseeing tour, starting with a visit to Devrent Valley, where you'll be amazed by its otherworldly, moon-like terrain. Next, visit Pasabag, renowned for its "fairy chimneys." Visit other sites such as the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Ozkonak Underground City. Also, visit Uchisar Rock Castle, the highest vantage point in Cappadocia, offering panoramic views of the surreal landscape. Later, you'll be driven back to the hotel.

Transfer in Coach

Activity: North Cappadocia Guided Tour

7 Hours

Select Package Options

Standard Package

7 Days, 6 Nights

USD 1,552.62

USD 1,133.92

Per Adult

Price Includes

Daily Breakfast

Exclusions

Travel Insurance
Visa Charges

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Please carry valid identification proof and the Thrillophilia voucher.
Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included.
Please note that prices are dynamic and may change in the peak season and on blackout dates.
Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package.
Please do not litter and keep the destination clean.
The itinerary shared is tentative and is subject to change at the time of confirmation
International or domestic flight tickets are not included in the package. Drop an inquiry to know more.

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05 Jan, 2023

Excellent

Shivali Chawla

I happened to stumble upon Thrillophilia while searching for options for my honeymoon and I believe that it proved to be the best decision. My travel advisor Priyanka was supportive and gave a rational explanation of why Switzerland and Paris were not the ideal choice for our honeymoon during December due to the severe cold and lots of places being shut because of the holiday season. She suggested Turkey and curated a package for us with a very well detailed itinerary. She even gave options of different hotels and the different package costs. We had selected the five star hotel package. Thrillophilia was our one stop shop. Everything was done end to end for us. Shivang from the team was in touch with me throughout and even during the trip was constantly checking up on us. The trip was phenomenal. Our drivers were warm and friendly, our guides well informed and great storytellers and we met some amazing people throughout the trip. Our vehicles were luxury Mercedes cars as promised. The hotels were absolutely breathtaking with their locations and situated right in the city centres. The only one which we didn't like was the one in Cappadocia. But that was a minor hiccup. We had a great time and made memories for lifetime and we'll definitely book with Thrillophilia again for our future trips. Thank you team Thrillophilia and especially Priyanka and Shivang.

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25 Nov, 2023

Excellent

Vishal Shah

The trip was well planned. Everything was on time . The places were awesome. Hotel selection and everything was superb. This is my one of the best trip...very exited. Next time I won't think on trip without Thrillophilia.

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27 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Simerjit Kaur

My Turkey and Greece trip the best and super amazing. dream trip of the my lifetime. All my hotels was precisely perfect locations close to local transportation and sea ports. Breakfast was authentic and very delicious. Prem and Jatin did amazing job custom tailoring my itinerary according to my plan. I am thrilled with thrillophilia. Thanks so much. Looking forward to plan my trip near future.

+27

18 Jul, 2023

Excellent

Vani

wonderful experience…perfect holidays …fro the start of planning to the end of trip everything was just excellent…

+21

03 Dec, 2023

Excellent

Vipul Gandhi

Every thing was perfect we have not to wait fir any thing was ready in there time pick up hotel room everything was 100%

12 May, 2023

Excellent

Danish Irfan

It was very well designed, guided tour .The hotels booked were very good, the local staff and guides were very knowledgeable & cooperative. The itinerary was well followed & every thing was covered as planned.Over all it was very good experience.

+16

16 Oct, 2023

Good

Hema Lata

Europamundo staff named kadir and the driver Ismail are awesome ppl, wud love to give them a 5 out of 5.

+10

16 Jun, 2023

Good

Sony Israel

The guide was jus too good he was really knowledgeable and the overall experience was just absolutely amazing

+13

06 Mar, 2023

Excellent

Smit Patwa

It was a great experience from booking to the end of the trip. Our itinerary was Istanbul (2Days) -> Antalya (2D) -> Pammukale 1D trip -> Cappadocia 2D Overall everything was prebooked via thrillophilia and we didn't have to worry about booking it ourselves. In each of the places we had 1 full day tour. In cappadocia we had ATV bike and hot air ballon. Unfortunately due to weather conditions our hot air ballon got cancelled. All the tours were on time, the tour guides were knowledgeable. Food was an issue for us as we were pure vegetarian so only got salads and bread to eat in all places. But we bought our own food from home which was useful. Best experience was with ATV bike ride. You get to run the bike in snowly regions, get to see beautiful valleys of cappadocia and play with snow. Turkey is a beautiful place to visit :)

19 Aug, 2022

Excellent

Debashish Roy

Professionally managed tour by Thrillophilia and it is worth every rupee that we spent on this vacation. Special thanks to Shivang for support in Visa and Hot air ballon. Arda managed operation well at Turkey. Wonderful country with handsome men & women who are welcoming Indians. Enjoyed Bargaining at Grand Bazaar and spice bazaar. Bosphorus dinner cruise with belly dance and food / drinks is awesome. Antalya beach front with beer and friends is unforgettable. Duden waterfalls and tunnel aquarium was very scenic. Cappadocia Hot air balloon is once in a lifetime experience. Cave hotel at Cappadocia is a lovely experience. We will cherish the memories for long.

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The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

All applicable refunds will be done in the traveler's Thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash.

If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made between 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 15 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking

FAQs

How did the landscape form in Cappadocia?

Over ten million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions filled the region with several layers of thick ash, which eventually solidified into soft rock. Steady erosion of these layers formed unique rifts and gorges. The “fairy chimney” rock formations that Cappadocia is known for were created by gradual wind and floodwater erosion. The softer materials were swept away, leaving conical-shaped rocks with mushroom shaped caps, or “hats”. The mineral deposits in the volcanic ash account for Cappadocia’s beautiful spectrum of hues.
When is the best time to visit?

We recommend visiting in April, May, September, and October to avoid extreme weather, but the reality is that Cappadocia with other cities is a year-round destination. Even in winter, the snow-capped fairy chimneys provide a breathtaking backdrop.
Do I have to speak Turkish to interact with people during my visit?

English is the most spoken foreign language everywhere in Turkey. You should have no problem meeting people who can speak English and help you get around in all the big cities, shopping malls, restaurants and holiday resorts.

What's the difference between private and shared tours?

You have full freedom on our private tours. We tailor each private tour individually. You tell us, and we do it. You can even change your mind on the day as we go.
A shared tour is a small group and these tours are set with less flexibility.

What about money, tipping, visas, security, etc.?

When you decide to book, we will provide a full list of details that will cover most of these travel-related questions.
Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)
You can always contact us for details afterward; we are ready to reply to any questions.

What are the best activities in Turkey that we can book through Thrillophilia?

Here are some of the best activities in Turkey that we can book from Thrillophilia:

Turkey Top Attractions

Izmir Agora

Izmir Agora is an ancient Roman site that is sandwiched between the streets of Kemerati and the hillside of Izmir. It offers a glimpse of the eighty-five years old history of this area when it was earlier known as Smyrna. It was ruined in 178 AD by an earthquake, but later it was renovated as per the order of Marcus Aurelius, who was the Roman emperor.

Ephesus

If you’re looking for one of the best places to visit in Ankara, then Ephesus should be your topmost choice. It is an ancient Roman city port where people sailed to trade the exotic fruits and spices, and it played an important role in spreading Christianity in the first century.

Pergamon Acropolis

This is one of the best places to visit in Ankara and Izmir if you wish to gasp into the historical tales of this city! The Acropolis consists of ruins of an ancient structure, with only the pillars remaining now! The rest of the structure is now located in the Pergamon Museum, and apart from this, Pergamon Acropolis also has an erstwhile theatre, located right at the edge of the cliff!

Kemeralti Market

This is the favorite haunt of the shopping enthusiasts, and you can buy souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones. This bustling bazaar is frequented by both tourists and locals to buy everything under the sun at budget-friendly prices. It dates back to the seventeenth century and is home to eateries, shops, mosques, artisans workshops, tea gardens, coffee houses, and synagogues.

Alacati

Located on the Cesme Peninsula of Turkey, this beach town is extremely popular among the tourists! In fact, the place is an eclectic blend of all things old school and luxurious-, and this makes it one of the top 10 places to visit in Izmir! But the biggest attraction of the town is probably the sports center at the Alacati Marina in the south, which experiences strong winds and due to this many people visit Alacati just to surf there!

Izmir Wildlife Park

Surrounded by lush green trees and beautiful flowers, Izmir Wildlife Park is one of the best places to visit in Ankara for wildlife enthusiasts as well as nature lovers alike. It is spread in around 425,000 square meters and is considered to be one of the largest zoos of Izmir. You can spot over here the rarest species of birds, rare flora and tropical animals.

Konak Pier

Konak Pier is a beautiful seaside pier that has been converted into a dining, shopping and cinema complex to keep the visitors entertained during their visit. It has become the major entertainment hub of the city where you can indulge in all kinds of eventful activities like watching concerts, grabbing some snacks, and stocking up souvenirs for your loved ones. It was designed by the famous architect Gustav Eiffel, and it has become one of the most important landmarks of Izmir.

Church of St Polycarp

Church of St Polycarp is the oldest functioning Christian worship site in Izmir, and it was named after the first bishop of Smyrna, St.Polycarp. This 19th-century church acts as the chief center of the Catholic diocese and is one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture.