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About this trip
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!
Important Details
PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE
- Check if you need to update your passport (Must be valid for more than 6 months from your travel dates)
- 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 ~ $23.68 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.
What’s included
- Luxury AccommodationAt 5-star hotel in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- TransportationPrivate ground transportation to all listed excursions and activities
- Airport TransfersAirport pickup and drop-off
- Turkish BathRelax and let yourself be pampered
- PicturesProfessional photographs of the trip
- Turkish Food Tour
- Welcome gift bags
- Detailed itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome Dinner
- NightlifeVibrant nightlife experience
- Cultural Highlight Tour
- Entrance feesEntrance fees to all listed excursions
What’s not included
- FlightRoundtrip flight from home country to Istanbul, Turkey
- Travel InsuranceMANDATORY Intl/Travel medical insurance
- Passport fees(Current Passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the trip date)
- GratuityTips and gratuities to hotel staff
- Some lunches and dinners
- Covid TestsCovid test to come to Turkey and to return
- Separate ToursAdditional tours and excursions not included package
Available Packages
You will share this room (Which has 2 beds). If you are coming with someone, we will room you together. If you are coming solo, you will be paired with a roommate. All listed prices are per person.
Available options
Itinerary
Merhaba! Welcome to Turkey, the main connection between Europe and Asia! We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your comfortable hotel room in Istanbul, where you can settle in and relax. Join us in the evening for a mind-blowing welcome dinner filled with delicious Turkish food and beverages.