
What’s Included
International Return Flight With Tax
Accommodation in hotels (or similar)
Local English-speaking guide for all visits included in the program
Diet according to program (breakfast & dinner)
Visits with tickets included
Minibus or bus with A/C, depending on the number of passengers
1 bottle of 0.50 lt water on the bus (from Day 3 to Day 9)
Free Wi-Fi on the circuit bus (from Day 3 to Day 9)

What’s Not Included
Personal expenses and extras
Drinks during lunch / dinner
Tips to drivers and guide (at discretion)

Magical Turkiye
Turkiye
6 Dec 2025 – 7 March 2026
9 Dec 2025 – 10 March 2026
8 Days/7 Nights
International Direct Flight
Istanbul & Cappadocia Escape
Tour: MAG
6 Dec 2025 – 7 March 2026
9 Dec 2025 – 10 March 2026
Trace the footsteps of empires on this 8-day journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia, two of Turkiye’s most remarkable regions.
Begin in Istanbul, once Byzantium, later Constantinople, and for centuries the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Here, marvel at the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century masterpiece that stood as the largest church in the world for nearly a thousand years. Admire the grandeur of the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, and walk through the Hippodrome, where emperors once watched chariot races. Visit the Topkapi Palace, opulent residence of Ottoman sultans, and explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world. Optional experiences include a Bosphorus dinner cruise under the stars or a full-day Istanbul Classics Tour with expert guides.
Fly east to Cappadocia, a land shaped by volcanic eruptions and human ingenuity. Here, early Christians carved chapels and entire underground cities into soft volcanic rock, leaving behind frescoed cave churches at the Göreme Open-Air Museum. Climb to Uchisar Castle for panoramic views, see the whimsical fairy chimneys in the valleys, and visit artisan workshops in Avanos.
Optional excursions enrich your stay: a sunset jeep safari through the valleys, a lively Turkish Night Show, or the unforgettable hot-air balloon ride at sunrise, offering breathtaking views of the surreal landscape.
Throughout your journey, enjoy the warmth of Turkish hospitality, savor delicious cuisine, and stay in comfortable hotels with daily breakfast and dinner included.
This Istanbul & Cappadocia Escape is perfect for travelers who want to combine history, culture, and adventure in the heart of Turkiye.
General Information

What’s Not Included
Personal expenses and extras
Drinks during lunch / dinner
Tips to drivers and guide (at discretion)

What’s Included
International Return Flight With Tax
Accommodation in hotels (or similar)
Local English-speaking guide for all visits included in the program
Diet according to program (breakfast & dinner)
Visits with tickets included
Minibus or bus with A/C, depending on the number of passengers
1 bottle of 0.50 lt water on the bus (from Day 3 to Day 9)
Free Wi-Fi on the circuit bus (from Day 3 to Day 9)
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA

Overnight on Board, Meals: In-flight
Overnight Journey to the Crossroads of Continents
Upon your direct flight arrival from Toronto to Istanbul, your guide will meet you at Istanbul International Airport, assist you, and transfer you to the hotel.Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which crosses two continents, Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Free afternoon with the possibility of having an optional excursion
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise;
A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Sail through the stunning Bosphorus Strait and enjoy a beautiful evening of traditional Turkish cuisine, live entertainment, and spectacular views of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks. Start your evening with a comfortable hotel pickup. After arriving at the pier, board a spacious boat and begin your cruise, gliding between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. As you sail, take in the breathtaking views of Istanbul's historic skyline, including landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the charming waterfront mansions. Throughout the evening, indulge in a delicious set menu featuring traditional Turkish dishes while you admire the shimmering city lights and scenic landscapes.
2
TORONTO TO ISTANBUL ARRIVAL

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast
Explore the City of Two Continents.
Spend the day discovering the wonders of Istanbul. Free morning with the possibility of having an optional excursion to Hagia Sophia with Gallery (entry) , Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (including Harem –entry), and Grand Bazaar.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Full-Day Istanbul Classics Tour;
Today we discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. We visit St. Sofia, the (church of the sacred wisdom), converted to a mosque from a Christian basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. We see the Hippodrome and the Obelisk brought from Egypt.
Then our next visit is the Blue Mosque with its six minarets. Afternoon we will visit the Topkapi Palace, which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans, with its fabulous treasure chambers. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
3
ISTANBUL CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast,
Discover Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace.
Free day with the possibility of having an optional excursion in "Bosphorus and Spice Bazaar Neighborhood".
OPTIONAL EXCURSION.
Bosphorus And Spice Bazaar Neighborhood (Full day with lunch);
Departure from the hotel to visit Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. And then boat tour on the Bosphorus the strait that separates Europe from Asia where we can enjoy the great beauty of the forests of Istanbul its palaces and yalı, wooden palaces built on both banks. In the afternoon we will continue our tour with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace which was built in white marble by Sultan Abdülaziz in the 19th century. Lunch at a local restaurant. The palace was used as a summer residence for the sultans and as a guest house for foreign dignitaries. At the end the guide will take us to the highest and most famous Camlıca Hill in the city where all the beauty is contemplated of the Bosphorus Strait. Transfer and return to the hotel. Accommodation.
4
BOSPHORUS CRUISE & SPICE BAZAAR

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast
Free time for shopping & cultural exploration.
Free time to get to know the city. Opportunity to do the shopping. Accommodation at the hotel.
5
ISTANBUL FREE DAY & SHOPPING

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Flight to Cappadocia & panoramic tour.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in. Panoramic city tour with driver. Photo stop Fairy chimneys Goreme panorama Free afternoon with the possibility of having an optional excursion in Sunset Jeep Safari
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Sunset Jeep Safari 2 hours and celebrate with sparkling drink (non alcoholic)
Immerse yourself in the Cappadocia landscape without the afternoon crowds on a 2-hour jeep safari. Comfortable transportation takes your small group from your hotel to Gamirasu Valley, Damsa Dam, and more. Free from the hoards of tourists with ideal lighting as the daylight recedes, it’s the perfect time to photograph the area’s most striking landmarks.
6
FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA – FAIRY CHIMNEYS

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit fairy chimneys, cave churches & valleys.
Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with lunch | Turkish Night Show
The day is dedicated to knowing the spectacular Cappadocia Region, a mixture of the vagaries of nature and human art. Visit to the Göreme open-air museum with the frescoed cave churches. Stops in the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik where you can enjoy an incredible lunar landscape. Lunch followed by local visits to the carpet and onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and good prices. Tour of the Tres Bellas valley. Then visit the Uçhisar valley where you can see the ancient fortress carved out of the rock. Visit to the Valley of Love where we will see the most curious formations in Cappadocia. At night an optional excursion is offered to attend a show of local dances of the region. The show includes all types of drinks such as rakı wine beer (traditional Turkish drink containing 40 degrees of alcohol and anise) dried fruits and fruits without food. We will have dinner at the hotel before going to the place. Return and accommodation at the hotel.
7
HOT AIR BALLOON & UNDERGROUND CITY

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy unique landscapes & underground cities.
Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Balloon Excursion | Green Tour With Lunch
At dawn, possibility of participating in an optional hot air balloon excursion, a unique experience, over rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes. Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visiting this fantastic region, unique in the world, the Goreme Valley, with its cave churches, with paintings from the 10th and 11th centuries; visit to the trogloyta (cave houses) village of Uçhisar, Paşabag valley, with its most spectacular fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, Dervent valley with its curious natural formations and time for artisan workshops such as carpets and semi-precious onyx-stones. Optional excursion to attend tour a Persecuted Christians - tens of thousands of them - escaping into the earth to flee Arab invaders in the tenth century, tunneled out more than twenty underground cities of refuge here in Cappadocia. Such cities, with carved rooms for kitchens, sleeping quarters, stables, and chapels for worship, descend five to ten stories into the earth. At Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved of these cities, you will enjoy your own guided tour into this amazing region. Overnight in a Cappadocia.
8
RETURN FLIGHT TO TORONTO

Meals: Breakfast
Flight from Cappadocia via Istanbul.
We will be having breakfast and be ready at the lobby at 10.00 am. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, then connect to your international direct flight back to Canada, carrying memories of an unforgettable journey.
9
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

DAY 1
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with pickup/drop off hotel services included dinner with limited alcoholic and soft drinks per person = 90 USD
DAY 2
Full-Day Istanbul Classics Tour (Shared tour English speaking guide per person= 185 USD)
Includes Hagia Sophia with Gallery (entry) , Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (including Harem –entry), and Grand Bazaar, with lunch.
DAY 3
Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tour with lunch per person = 90 USD (shared tour if with Dolmabahce palace entry per person = 170 USD)
Half-Day Asian Istanbul Tour with lunch per person = 80 USD (shared tour)
DAY 5
Sunset Jeep Safari 2 hours and celebrate with sparkling drink (non alcoholic) per person = 65 USD
DAY 6
Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with lunch perperson = 80 USD Includes Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, Avanos pottery workshop, uchisar castle , panorama , lunch.
DAY 7
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Cappadocia (weather permitting)
Dec-Marc= 290 USD
March – Oct= 365 USD
Green tour with lunch pp= 80 USD Visit Red & rose valley , Cavusin village, Underground city of Ozkonak or Cardak, Uchisar or Ortahisar Castle (ph) , Pigeon valley . lunch at local restaurant.
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA

Overnight on Board, Meals: In-flight
Overnight Journey to the Crossroads of Continents
Upon your direct flight arrival from Toronto to Istanbul, your guide will meet you at Istanbul International Airport, assist you, and transfer you to the hotel.Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which crosses two continents, Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Free afternoon with the possibility of having an optional excursion
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise;
A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Sail through the stunning Bosphorus Strait and enjoy a beautiful evening of traditional Turkish cuisine, live entertainment, and spectacular views of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks. Start your evening with a comfortable hotel pickup. After arriving at the pier, board a spacious boat and begin your cruise, gliding between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. As you sail, take in the breathtaking views of Istanbul's historic skyline, including landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the charming waterfront mansions. Throughout the evening, indulge in a delicious set menu featuring traditional Turkish dishes while you admire the shimmering city lights and scenic landscapes.
2
TORONTO TO ISTANBUL ARRIVAL

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast
Explore the City of Two Continents.
Spend the day discovering the wonders of Istanbul. Free morning with the possibility of having an optional excursion to Hagia Sophia with Gallery (entry) , Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (including Harem –entry), and Grand Bazaar.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Full-Day Istanbul Classics Tour;
Today we discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. We visit St. Sofia, the (church of the sacred wisdom), converted to a mosque from a Christian basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. We see the Hippodrome and the Obelisk brought from Egypt.
Then our next visit is the Blue Mosque with its six minarets. Afternoon we will visit the Topkapi Palace, which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans, with its fabulous treasure chambers. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
3
ISTANBUL CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast,
Discover Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace.
Free day with the possibility of having an optional excursion in "Bosphorus and Spice Bazaar Neighborhood".
OPTIONAL EXCURSION.
Bosphorus And Spice Bazaar Neighborhood (Full day with lunch);
Departure from the hotel to visit Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. And then boat tour on the Bosphorus the strait that separates Europe from Asia where we can enjoy the great beauty of the forests of Istanbul its palaces and yalı, wooden palaces built on both banks. In the afternoon we will continue our tour with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace which was built in white marble by Sultan Abdülaziz in the 19th century. Lunch at a local restaurant. The palace was used as a summer residence for the sultans and as a guest house for foreign dignitaries. At the end the guide will take us to the highest and most famous Camlıca Hill in the city where all the beauty is contemplated of the Bosphorus Strait. Transfer and return to the hotel. Accommodation.
4
BOSPHORUS CRUISE & SPICE BAZAAR

Overnight on Istanbul, Meals: Breakfast
Free time for shopping & cultural exploration.
Free time to get to know the city. Opportunity to do the shopping. Accommodation at the hotel.
5
ISTANBUL FREE DAY & SHOPPING

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Flight to Cappadocia & panoramic tour.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in. Panoramic city tour with driver. Photo stop Fairy chimneys Goreme panorama Free afternoon with the possibility of having an optional excursion in Sunset Jeep Safari
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Sunset Jeep Safari 2 hours and celebrate with sparkling drink (non alcoholic)
Immerse yourself in the Cappadocia landscape without the afternoon crowds on a 2-hour jeep safari. Comfortable transportation takes your small group from your hotel to Gamirasu Valley, Damsa Dam, and more. Free from the hoards of tourists with ideal lighting as the daylight recedes, it’s the perfect time to photograph the area’s most striking landmarks.
6
FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA – FAIRY CHIMNEYS

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit fairy chimneys, cave churches & valleys.
Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with lunch | Turkish Night Show
The day is dedicated to knowing the spectacular Cappadocia Region, a mixture of the vagaries of nature and human art. Visit to the Göreme open-air museum with the frescoed cave churches. Stops in the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik where you can enjoy an incredible lunar landscape. Lunch followed by local visits to the carpet and onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and good prices. Tour of the Tres Bellas valley. Then visit the Uçhisar valley where you can see the ancient fortress carved out of the rock. Visit to the Valley of Love where we will see the most curious formations in Cappadocia. At night an optional excursion is offered to attend a show of local dances of the region. The show includes all types of drinks such as rakı wine beer (traditional Turkish drink containing 40 degrees of alcohol and anise) dried fruits and fruits without food. We will have dinner at the hotel before going to the place. Return and accommodation at the hotel.
7
HOT AIR BALLOON & UNDERGROUND CITY

Overnight on Cappadocia, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy unique landscapes & underground cities.
Free day with the possibility of an optional excursion.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Balloon Excursion | Green Tour With Lunch
At dawn, possibility of participating in an optional hot air balloon excursion, a unique experience, over rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes. Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visiting this fantastic region, unique in the world, the Goreme Valley, with its cave churches, with paintings from the 10th and 11th centuries; visit to the trogloyta (cave houses) village of Uçhisar, Paşabag valley, with its most spectacular fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, Dervent valley with its curious natural formations and time for artisan workshops such as carpets and semi-precious onyx-stones. Optional excursion to attend tour a Persecuted Christians - tens of thousands of them - escaping into the earth to flee Arab invaders in the tenth century, tunneled out more than twenty underground cities of refuge here in Cappadocia. Such cities, with carved rooms for kitchens, sleeping quarters, stables, and chapels for worship, descend five to ten stories into the earth. At Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved of these cities, you will enjoy your own guided tour into this amazing region. Overnight in a Cappadocia.
8
RETURN FLIGHT TO TORONTO

Meals: Breakfast
Flight from Cappadocia via Istanbul.
We will be having breakfast and be ready at the lobby at 10.00 am. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, then connect to your international direct flight back to Canada, carrying memories of an unforgettable journey.
9
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

DAY 1
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with pickup/drop off hotel services included dinner with limited alcoholic and soft drinks per person = 90 USD
DAY 2
Full-Day Istanbul Classics Tour (Shared tour English speaking guide per person= 185 USD)
Includes Hagia Sophia with Gallery (entry) , Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (including Harem –entry), and Grand Bazaar, with lunch.
DAY 3
Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tour with lunch per person = 90 USD (shared tour if with Dolmabahce palace entry per person = 170 USD)
Half-Day Asian Istanbul Tour with lunch per person = 80 USD (shared tour)
DAY 5
Sunset Jeep Safari 2 hours and celebrate with sparkling drink (non alcoholic) per person = 65 USD
DAY 6
Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with lunch perperson = 80 USD Includes Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, Avanos pottery workshop, uchisar castle , panorama , lunch.
DAY 7
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Cappadocia (weather permitting)
Dec-Marc= 290 USD
March – Oct= 365 USD
Green tour with lunch pp= 80 USD Visit Red & rose valley , Cavusin village, Underground city of Ozkonak or Cardak, Uchisar or Ortahisar Castle (ph) , Pigeon valley . lunch at local restaurant.
