Top Istanbul Outdoor Activities

See the sunrise over Cappadocia with a hot air balloon experience that includes a one-way flight from Istanbul to Erkilet International Airport/Kayseri Airport. After an early-morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia and breakfast at the launch pad, you’ll lift off above Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, valleys, and otherworldly rock formations, a landscape that's among Turkey’s most dramatic highlights. Following touch down, the tour concludes with transfer to the airport or to a hotel in Cappadocia.

Cover the most stunning, in-the-know locations in the otherworldly region of Cappadocia during this comprehensive overnight trip, with domestic flights from Istanbul. Settle back and marvel at history-filled lunar landscapes during a scenic, sunrise hot air balloon flight, and admire hand-painted frescos in the region’s iconic rock-cut churches. You’ll also enjoy savory Turkish specialties in local restaurants and sleep soundly in a comfortable boutique hotel.

Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia !!! Three beauties of Turkey. If you would like discover those amazing destinations, this travel package is one of the best Turkey travel itineraries. The connection between the destinations (Istanbul-Pamukkale & Izmir-Cappadocia & Cappadocia to Istanbul) will be with the domestic flights and those flights are included.

Spend two days exploring Cappadocia on this tour from Istanbul, which introduces you to all of the area's best sights. Stay overnight in a cave hotel and explore locations such as the Kaymakli Underground City, the Rose Valley, Uchisar Castle, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and others. Upgrade to include a 1-hour hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia's unique landscape.

Although many cross-country tours in Turkey only allocate a day to Cappadocia’s preternatural landscape and innovative architecture, most travelers find that a two-day tour strikes the right balance between seeing the region’s highlights and sacrificing time elsewhere in the country. See all of the highlights of Cappadocia comfortably during this two-day tour departing from Istanbul. Don’t risk running out of time to see all of the region’s unique natural heritage; instead, make sure you get to experience all of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, its cave churches, and the underground city.

Escape from the busy streets of Istanbul for a full-day excursion to the Princes Islands. Cruise past Topkapi Palace, Leanders Tower and Uskudar, then glide across the Marmara Sea to reach the islands of Heybeliada and Buyukada. Learn about the princes of the Byzantine Empire who once relaxed on these islands as you take a horse-drawn carriage tour. Have lunch at a fish restaurant and enjoy free time to explore on your own, taking in the beaches and historic sites at your leisure before returning to Istanbul.

Visit Turkey’s Cappadocia region with ease from Istanbul on this 2-day tour with overnight accommodation and meals. Transfer directly from your Istanbul hotel to the airport and fly to Cappadocia. Spend the first day exploring the southern part of the region, including the Pigeon Valley, the underground city of Derinkuyu, and Ilhara Valley. Explore the northern part on the second day and spot by Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, and the town of Avanos.

Discover the otherworldly wonders of Cappadocia on this immersive overnight tour, including a one-way flight from Istanbul. This tour is designed to make your travels hassle-free and informative. Explore Cappadocia’s stunning terrain on a hike through the Rose Valley, admire fairy chimneys, blue skies and houses that have been carved into the sides of mountains at Çavuşin and the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum. Rest in comfort at a local hotel, included in the tour. If you choose, upgrade your trip by opting in for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.

Take flight from Istanbul to see the best of Turkey by air, on this private, 4-day, 3-night all-inclusive sightseeing tour of Cappadocia and the North Aegean provinces. Discover what life was like for the Turks under Roman rule as you visit ancient cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, and see travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site. See more of Turkey’s natural and historic highlights.

If you would like discover the main destinations of Turkey, this travel pakage is one of the best Turkey travel itineraries. The services of travel package is starting from your hotel in Istanbul. The connection between the destinations will be with the domestic flights and those flights included. You can update your reservation with a hot air balloon tour for a fantastic experience over fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

Covering Turkey’s top sights takes serious time and planning, but you’ll hit the highlights on this all-inclusive, multi-day guided tour. Take a dip in the famous white travertines of Pamukkale, marvel at the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins in Ephesus, and venture deep into the underground cities and chimney-shamed rocks of Cappadocia.

Discover the very best of Turkey on a six-day sightseeing tour from Istanbul. In addition to an action-packed itinerary, every detail has been arranged for you. Six nights accommodation, most meals, domestic flights, and entrance to all attractions are included in your tour. Experience Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and more with a private guide.  In between sightseeing, you’ll enjoy comfortable air-conditioned transportation with the rest of your small group.

Cross the Sea of Marmara to the Ottoman Empire's earliest capital on a full-day trip to Bursa from Istanbul. Sample locally grown foods, explore community markets and tour a 14th-century, Seljuk-style mosque. Get sweeping views of the rugged alpine landscape while riding a teleferique up Mount Olympus for a Turkish BBQ lunch with time to explore on your own. Visit an atmospheric tea house in the old Silk Market to learn about Bursa’s historic artisans and traders then finish your day with a return trip to Istanbul.

Discover the beauty of Büyükada, one of the seven Princes' Islands located near Istanbul on the Marmara Sea. Walk with your guide along quiet car-free streets while hearing about the Byzantine Empire princes who once vacationed on these islands. Appreciate the relaxed local lifestyle and fresh-caught seafood during your lunch at a local fish restaurant. In the afternoon, explore on your own with free time to take a horse-drawn carriage ride, hit the beaches or visit historic sites.

Witness Turkey’s historical and natural wonders on an 8-day tour from Istanbul, with accommodation, domestic flights and most meals included. Discover the best of Istanbul with a guided tour of must-sees including the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise. Visit the spectacular, well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins at UNESCO-listed Ephesus, and explore the shimmering white geological formations of Pamukkale. Finish with two nights in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, including a full day’s sightseeing around the strange-yet-stunning landscapes of wind-sculpted rock pinnacles, valleys, villages and peaks.