Float over the horizon in a massive hot air balloon overlooking the beautiful city of Cappadocia. Visit the most famous market in the world, the Grand Bazaar, treat yourself to delicious Turkish Kebabs while on a local food tour and soak your bones in a nice relaxing Turkish Bath. These are just a few of the many unique activities that you will experience during this trip!

PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE

• Check if you need to update your passport  (Must be valid for more than 6 months from your travel dates)
• Take your COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to your departure date ( MANDATORY)
• Fill our your health form 24 hours before leaving (Click here to view form)
• Inform your bank of your travel destinations
• Sign up for State Department/Embassy alerts

FLIGHT

Book your roundtrip flight to Istanbul Havalimani Airport in Istanbul. Book as early as you can to save money. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into Turkey. 

VISA

• All U.S citizens/residents entering Turkey need a tourist visa ( Apply here)
• It is a multiple entry visa and last 90 days upon approval
• Please apply within a month of departure to allow yourself enough time to avoid unnecessary delays or/and trip interruptions 

GENERAL INFO

Rooms are double occupancy with 2 beds (unless selected otherwise). If you don't already have a roommate, you will be paired with one. The water pressure might not be like what you're used to, BRING POTENT INSECT REPELLENT islands are typically full of mosquitos! All activities and meals are done as a group, if you choose to opt out of an activity or group dinner, you will be responsible for any additional expenses.

FOOD/DRINKS

We will consume a variety of Turkish food. Meals are not provided every day, so you are free to eat other dishes in non-group meal activities. Turkish cuisine tends to be spicy and consists of a lot of vegetables, carbohydrates, oils, and fats. They do have great vegetarian options as well. Alcoholic drinks are not included. 

WARNING - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This tour involves a lot of walking. Please ensure that you are physically able to participate in those activities.

MONEY/CURRENCY

Turkey utilizes the Turkish Lira (TRY) as its currency. Currently $1 USD ~ $8.68 TRY. Many places do not accept credit cards, please bring cash for tips, restaurant expenses, and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival, you can change your USD to the local currency TRY at the Airport.

Please note it is mandatory to take a  COVID-19 test at an accredited and verifiable medical center no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure.

The result of the test must be negative in order to be allowed to join us on the trip.

We value your health and safety as well as those of our staff. We want you to be able to enjoy your vacation free of stress and worry.

A health form also needs to be filled out 24 hours before departure (Click here to view health form)