Hot air balloon in Cappadocia
Watch the sunrise while floating over Cappadocia's valleys and fairy chimneys.
from €240.00 euros per person
Türkiye · Anatolia
Turkey
Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Region
Türkiye · Anatolia
Trip investment
Paying in one instalment€4,720.00 eurosYou save €410.00 euros (8%).per person
Making deferred payments: total €5,130.00 euros · deposit €1,000.00 euros + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately €413.00 euros each
Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.
May 1–11, 2027 · 5 left
Plan with context
Trip essentials
- Start & finish
- Starts in Istanbul · Ends in Istanbul
- Local currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Cards & cash
- Good city acceptance; cash is useful in bazaars and markets. Exact amount pending. You can bring US dollars in cash to exchange for local currency at banks or authorized exchange offices on arrival, before visiting remote areas. Bring notes in good condition and check exchange opening hours and requirements.
- Physical demand
- Medium — includes a rafting and paragliding day
- Coffee reference
- Approx. TRY 170 · approx. €4.30 euros; exchange rate to confirm at publication
Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.
Information verified in October 2026
Visas and entry requirements
For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic.
Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.
01 — THE TRIP
Eleven days spanning Istanbul's ancient history, Cappadocia's valleys, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and the Mediterranean coast.
01Istanbul
02Cappadocia
03Ephesus
04Antalya
02 — WHAT'S COVERED
Included
- 10 nights of accommodation with breakfast
- Domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia and Antalya–Istanbul (carry-on baggage included)
- Place-to-place ground transfers (Cappadocia–Pamukkale–Ephesus–Antalya)
- Wandernow guide
- Licensed local guides in Istanbul and Ephesus
- Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern (Day 2)
- Kadıköy gourmet tour (Day 2)
- Ottoman calligraphy workshop (Day 2)
- Underground city, Cappadocia (Day 3)
- Guided hike, Rose Valley/Love Valley (Day 4)
- Sunset camel ride (Day 5)
- Pamukkale terraces + Hierapolis (Day 6)
- Ephesus ruins + House of the Virgin Mary (Day 7)
- Rafting in Köprülü Canyon (Day 9)
- Paragliding from Mount Tahtalı (Day 10)
Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.
Not included
- Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights
- International flights
- Tips
- Meals (suggested budget: €80.00 euros/day)
- Local city transport
- Optional activities (Cappadocia balloon ~€250.00 euros, Hammam ~€100.00 euros, kayak ~€100.00 euros)
Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.
International community
You travel with people from all over the world
On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
- International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
- A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
- We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
Available optional activities
Three ways to take Turkey a little beyond the usual route.
Hammam (traditional Turkish bath)
End the trip with steam, foam and massage in a historic hammam.
from €100.00 euros per person
Sea kayaking
Paddle along the Turkish coast on a calm stretch of sea.
from €100.00 euros per person
These activities can be added once your trip is booked. Reference prices, subject to confirmation before departure.
Why travel with us?
No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.
A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.
International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.
We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.
03 — ROUTE
Route
Itinerary day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul · Hotel welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM
We arrive in Istanbul and settle into the hotel. A guided walk around the Golden Horn brings us together to begin the journey.
- Day 2
Istanbul · Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
We visit Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. We explore Kadıköy's food scene and join an Ottoman calligraphy workshop.
- Day 3
Istanbul · Cappadocia · Domestic flight
We fly to Cappadocia and spend the afternoon in Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı. Visiting an underground city changes the perspective of our journey.
- Day 4
Cappadocia · Hike · Approximately 4-hour hike through Rose Valley and Love Valley
We walk through Rose Valley and Love Valley. We share about four hours of hiking before returning to rest in Cappadocia.
- Day 5
Cappadocia · Camel ride · Sunset camel ride through Red Valley and Rose Valley among the…
We ride camels through Red Valley and Rose Valley at sunset. Fairy chimneys accompany this part of our journey.
- Day 6
Cappadocia · Pamukkale · Road transfer
We travel by road to Pamukkale. We explore the white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis in the same day.
- Day 7
Pamukkale · Ephesus · Road transfer
We continue by road to Ephesus. We visit its ruins and the House of the Virgin Mary before ending the day.
- Day 8
Ephesus · Antalya · Transfer to the Mediterranean coast
We travel to Antalya on the Mediterranean coast. This road stage brings us to the next part of our adventure.
- Day 9
Antalya · Rafting · Full day of class II–III rafting in Köprülü Canyon
We share a full day of rafting in Köprülü Canyon. We follow the river through class II–III rapids.
- Day 10
Antalya · Istanbul · Tandem paragliding flight from Mount Tahtalı
We paraglide in tandem from Mount Tahtalı. Afterwards we fly back to Istanbul, where we spend the last night.
- Day 11
Istanbul · End of services · Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and end of the adventure
We have breakfast at the hotel, check out and close the adventure.
The itinerary describes the route and the places you will visit. A place, museum, or activity being mentioned here does not mean its admission or cost is included — only what appears under ‘Included’ is covered. Review that section to see exactly what your trip includes.
*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.
GUSTO
Flavours of Türkiye
Adana kebab
Knife-minced, spiced lamb grilled over wood embers.
Meze
A table of small plates to share, the true rhythm of eating in Istanbul.
Rakı
An anise spirit that turns white with water, known as “lion’s milk”.
Istanbul straddles two continents, and its table proves it: spices from Persia, Ottoman techniques, fish from the Bosphorus. Eating here reveals why the empire lasted six centuries—with food like this, who would want to leave?
Territory
Map of the route
Meeting point: Estambul · Turquía · Anatolia
Wandernow Studio
Day 1 · 1 May · Estambul
Arrival in Istanbul
Hotel welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM. Guided walk along the Golden Horn. Stay: Celal Sultan Hotel, Sultanahmet or similar.
Lodge · Estambul
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04 — BOOKING
Transparent pricing
One payment
€4,720.00 euros
You save €410.00 euros (8%).
per person
Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.
Instalments
€5,130.00 eurostotal
deposit €1,000.00 euros + up to 10 deferred payments
Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.
We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.
Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.
Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.
SOCIAL PROOF
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Travelers who already went
“Every day something surprised me more than the day before. From the care of the sherpas, the warmth of our guide, how fun the group was, the breathtaking landscapes or simply the grandeur of the place. What they pro…”
“Everything was fun and beautiful, well organised and well chosen. There was not always room for everyone, but it always worked out and in good conditions.”
Upcoming departures
May 1 – May 11, 2027
First seat releaseSeats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)
Registration openRegistration closes: 122 days until closing
We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.
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Fact sheet
- Destination
- Turkey · Türkiye · Anatolia
- Trip type
- Adventure Culture in a small group
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Group size
- Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
- Single-payment price
- €4,720.00 euros per person
- Deferred-plan price
- €5,130.00 euros per person · deposit €1,000.00 euros + 10 max
- Published currency
- Euros
- Payment methods
- Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
- International flights
- Not included in the price
- Guide
- Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
- Solo travelers
- Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
- Occupancy
- Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
- Departure dates
- May 1–11, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Turkey trip with Wandernow cost?
€4,720.00 euros per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is €5,130.00 euros per person: a €1,000.00 euros deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.
How many days is the Turkey trip?
11 days / 10 nights. Eleven days spanning Istanbul's ancient history, Cappadocia's valleys, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and the Mediterranean coast.
What departure dates are there for Turkey?
Confirmed departures: May 1–11, 2027. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.
What is and isn't included in the Turkey trip?
Includes: 10 nights of accommodation with breakfast; Domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia and Antalya–Istanbul (carry-on baggage included); Place-to-place ground transfers (Cappadocia–Pamukkale–Ephesus–Antalya); Wandernow guide; Licensed local guides in Istanbul and Ephesus; Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern (Day 2); Kadıköy gourmet tour (Day 2); Ottoman calligraphy workshop (Day 2); Underground city, Cappadocia (Day 3); Guided hike, Rose Valley/Love Valley (Day 4); Sunset camel ride (Day 5); Pamukkale terraces + Hierapolis (Day 6); Ephesus ruins + House of the Virgin Mary (Day 7); Rafting in Köprülü Canyon (Day 9); Paragliding from Mount Tahtalı (Day 10). Not included: Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights; International flights; Tips; Meals (suggested budget: €80.00 euros/day); Local city transport; Optional activities (Cappadocia balloon ~€250.00 euros, Hammam ~€100.00 euros, kayak ~€100.00 euros). International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.
Can I travel solo to Turkey?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.
How can I pay for my Turkey trip?
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a €1,000.00 euros deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).
What fitness level is needed for Turkey?
It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.
How far in advance should I book Turkey?
The next departure starts on May 1, 2027 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.
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Travel insurance is not included and is mandatory for several of our destinations. If you don't have one yet, our recommendation is IATI Mochilero: the best value for adventure travel, covering medical assistance, rescue and outdoor activities.
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Testimonials from Turkey
Stories filmed by Wandernow travelers during the trip.
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05 — KEEP EXPLORING
Paying in one instalment€4,720.00 euros
€5,130.00 eurosMaking deferred payments
deposit€1,000.00 euros+ up to 10 deferred payments of€413.00 euros