Turkey: Istanbul & Cappadocia
8 days, 2 cities | From $2,039 $1,939 before flights($100 off) | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $41
Which trip type is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
From exploring the bustling bazaars of Europe’s largest city to soaring high above Asia’s most unique landscapes, this Turkish adventure is truly the best of both worlds—across two continents.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 6 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 6 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Entrance to the Hagia Sophia
Picture yourself
- Exploring a 1,500-year-old mosque in Europe’s largest city
- Cruising between continents on the Bosphorous Strait
- Rising with the sun in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia
- Wandering the Mars-like terrain of central Turkey
- Browsing the thousands of shops of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
It’s not quite a hot air balloon ride, but don’t worry—that’s where we’re heading. Next stop: Istanbul.
Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey, a city that straddles both Europe and Asia. Get settled in and get some rest—tomorrow you’ve got two continents to explore.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your group at an authentic local spot.
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Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall average based on 37 traveler ratings
Showing 1-6 of 35 traveler reviews
Our tour guide, Kubi, was truly exceptional! His presence alone elevated this trip significantly; I honestly believe it would have been a 2/5 experience without him. I'm incredibly happy I chose this trip and had the chance to explore Turkey, though there are aspects I wish had...
Kubi was an amazing your guide! He helped us learn so much about the culture and history of Turkey and hung out with the group even during our free time! He was an amazing guide! The mosques were so beautiful to see and experience! Sad we couldn’t do the hot air balloon ride but...
Book the trip and pray you have Kubilay as your Tour Director. Kubi is what made this itinerary into an exciting adventure. He saved the day when our hot air balloon ride was cancelled due to weather. Kubi pulled a lot of strings to arrange a bus to take a few of us to watch the...
It is my greatest pleasure to write this review for the Istanbul / Cappadocia EF trip and the MOST INCREDIBLE TOUR GUIDE AYNUR who was a huge part of why this trip was so incredible for me. The hardest part of this trip was leaving to go home. Aynur took such great care of...
Just do yourself a favor and book all the excursions! This was a safe destination. The desserts were great. The food was always good surprisingly. Our tour guide Aynur was good. The shopping was good. Pro tip: have room in your suit case for souvenirs. Even though it snowed and...
This was my third EF trip as a solo traveler. I enjoyed my time in Turkey, especially Cappadocia. I loved the rock formations within Cappadocia and the mosques in Istanbul were beautiful. Tour guide Kubilay was amazing and the Turkish food was really good. I would have enjoyed...
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Select trip date
| Date | Trip type | Price |
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| 2025 | ||
Call to book | $2,369 | |
Almost full | $2,239 | |
Almost full | $1,939, $100 off $2,039 | |
Waitlisted | $2,219, $100 off $2,319 | |
| 2026 | ||
4 left at this price | $1,969, $300 off $2,269 | |
2 left at this price | $1,969, $300 off $2,269 | |
4 left at this price | $2,079, $300 off $2,379 | |
5 left at this price | $2,079, $300 off $2,379 | |
5 left at this price | $2,109, $250 off $2,359 | |
3 left at this price | $2,059, $300 off $2,359 | |
$2,269 | ||
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| 2027 | ||
$2,269 | ||
$2,319 | ||
$2,319 | ||
$2,429 | ||
$2,429 | ||
$2,409 | ||
$2,409 | ||
$2,319 | ||
$2,269 | ||
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