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Türkiye Discovery — Istanbul & Cappadocia, 7 Days

Visa-friendly, halal throughout, and the easiest first trip abroad

Pakistan → Türkiye7 days, 6 nights226 travellersEasy4.9 (356 reviews)
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PKR 385,000per person
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About this trip

Seven days in Türkiye from Pakistan — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul, then a domestic flight to Cappadocia for the fairy chimneys, the underground city and a sunrise balloon flight.

Türkiye is the natural first international trip for Pakistani travellers: direct flights from all three major cities, halal food everywhere without asking, mosques on every corner, and a visa process that is straightforward for most applicants. This seven-day package covers the two places everyone wants — Istanbul and Cappadocia — with a domestic flight between them so you are not spending a day on a coach. Every hotel has a halal kitchen, prayer times are built into the schedule, and our guides speak Urdu as well as English. It is priced as an all-inclusive package: return international flights, the internal flight, hotels, transfers, entry tickets and daily breakfast plus four dinners.

Trip highlights

  • Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with an Urdu-speaking guide
  • Topkapı Palace, the Sacred Relics and the Harem
  • Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
  • Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar with a shopping guide
  • Domestic flight to Cappadocia — no long coach days
  • Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum and the Kaymaklı underground city
  • Cave hotel night in Göreme

Itinerary

Showing your itinerary for a Sunday, 13 September 2026 departure, returning Saturday, 19 September 2026. Change the date in the planner to see a different set of dates.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Islamabad → Istanbul, 5h 40m direct

    • Airport check-in

      Meet the group at the Turkish Airlines counters.

      approx. 2h

    • Flight to Istanbul

      Direct Turkish Airlines service, 5h 40m, meals served on board.

      approx. 5h 40m

    • Arrival and transfer to Sultanahmet

      Meet-and-greet and private coach into the old city.

      approx. 1h 15m

    • Hotel check-in

      Between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

      approx. 1h

    • Sultanahmet orientation walkHighlightIncluded

      The Hippodrome, the Egyptian obelisk, the German Fountain and the exterior of both great mosques, with Asr prayer at the Blue Mosque.

      approx. 2h 30m

    • Welcome dinner on the rooftopIncluded

      Turkish mezze and grills with the floodlit Blue Mosque beside you.

      approx. 2h

Where you stay

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel

Istanbul, Türkiye

★★★★
4 nightsDeluxe Double / TwinBed & Breakfast8.8

Sun 13 Sep 2026Sat 19 Sep 2026

  • Between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Halal kitchen
  • Rooftop terrace

Göreme Cave Suites

Göreme, Cappadocia, Türkiye

★★★★
2 nightsDeluxe Cave SuiteHalf Board9.2

Wed 16 Sep 2026Fri 18 Sep 2026

  • Carved-rock suites
  • Balloon-view terrace
  • Family cave rooms

Hotels are guaranteed at the stated star rating. If a named property is full on your dates we substitute a comparable alternative and tell you before you pay.

Flights and long-distance legs

IslamabadIstanbul
ISB · IST · Turkish Airlines
06:4010:205h 40m
30 kg checked + 8 kg cabin
Sun 13 Sep 2026
IstanbulKayseri
IST · ASR · Turkish Airlines
07:2008:501h 30m
20 kg checked
Wed 16 Sep 2026
KayseriIstanbul
ASR · IST · Turkish Airlines
18:3020:051h 35m
20 kg checked
Fri 18 Sep 2026
IstanbulIslamabad
IST · ISB · Turkish Airlines
19:4505:205h 35m
30 kg checked + 8 kg cabin
Sat 19 Sep 2026

Flight times shown are the schedule we normally book. Exact carriers and times are confirmed with your quote and depend on availability on your dates.

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What is and is not included

Included in the price

  • Return flights Islamabad / Lahore / Karachi ↔ Istanbul
  • Domestic flights Istanbul ↔ Kayseri (Cappadocia)
  • 6 nights accommodation with halal kitchens, daily breakfast
  • 4 dinners including a Cappadocian cave restaurant evening
  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Urdu and English-speaking guides throughout
  • Entry fees: Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, Basilica Cistern, Göreme, Kaymaklı
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Türkiye visa documentation support

Not included

  • Türkiye visa fee (payable to the consulate)
  • Hot-air balloon flight on the Standard tier (PKR 68,000 if added)
  • Lunches and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (required for the visa application)
  • Turkish bath and optional shows

Visas and practical information

Visa requirements

Pakistani passport holders need a Türkiye visa. Applicants holding a valid Schengen, UK or US visa (or residence permit) may qualify for the e-Visa, which is issued in days; otherwise a sticker visa is required through the consulate, typically 15–20 working days. We prepare the full file — hotel confirmations, flight bookings, bank statements checklist and insurance — as part of the package.

Allow around 25 days for processing — book with that in mind.

What to pack

  • Modest dress and a scarf for women at mosque visits (scarves are also provided free)
  • Slip-on shoes — you remove them at every mosque
  • Warm layers for the pre-dawn balloon flight, even in summer
  • A power adapter (Type C/F) and a power bank
  • Turkish lira in cash for the bazaars; cards work everywhere else

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Türkiye visa for Pakistani passport holders?

Straightforward if your documents are in order. If you hold a valid UK, US, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit, you may qualify for the online e-Visa. Otherwise it is a consulate application taking around three weeks. Our visa desk prepares the whole file and our approval rate is high, but the decision always rests with the consulate.

Is all the food halal?

Yes. Türkiye is a Muslim-majority country and every hotel and restaurant on this itinerary serves halal food as standard. You do not need to ask.

Will there be time for prayers?

Yes — the schedule is built around prayer times, mosques are everywhere, and both the Blue Mosque and Süleymaniye are on the itinerary as working mosques rather than museums.

What if the balloon flight is cancelled?

Balloons fly only when the civil aviation authority clears conditions. If your flight is cancelled we rebook for the next morning where the schedule allows, or refund the balloon portion in full.

Can we depart from Lahore or Karachi?

Yes — Turkish Airlines flies direct from all three cities and the package price is the same. Tell us your city at inquiry.

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