Two continents, fairy chimneys and a sunrise hot-air balloon
Nine days across Türkiye — the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, a sunrise balloon over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the marble streets of ancient Ephesus, with internal flights included.
Türkiye packs more into nine days than almost anywhere else: Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul straddling Europe and Asia, the volcanic dreamscape of Cappadocia with its cave churches and underground cities, the calcium terraces of Pamukkale, and Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Mediterranean. Internal flights mean you spend the time in the places rather than on the road. This is one of our strongest sellers with British Muslim families — every mosque visit is properly guided, prayer times are built into the schedule and all included meals are halal by default. Visa is straightforward: British passport holders enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days.
Showing your itinerary for a Wednesday, 2 September 2026 departure, returning Thursday, 10 September 2026. Change the date in the planner to see a different set of dates.
London → Istanbul, 3h 50m
Group meet at the Turkish Airlines desks.
approx. 1h 30m
Direct Turkish Airlines service, 3h 50m, meal served on board.
approx. 3h 50m
Meet-and-greet in arrivals, private coach into Sultanahmet.
approx. 1h
Between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, both floodlit at night.
approx. 45m
Turkish mezze and grills with the Blue Mosque lit up beside you.
approx. 1h 45m
Istanbul, Türkiye
Wed 2 Sep 2026 → Thu 10 Sep 2026
Göreme, Cappadocia, Türkiye
Sat 5 Sep 2026 → Mon 7 Sep 2026
Pamukkale, Türkiye
Mon 7 Sep 2026 → Tue 8 Sep 2026
Kuşadası, Türkiye
Tue 8 Sep 2026 → Wed 9 Sep 2026
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.
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.
British passport holders travel to Türkiye visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Pakistani passport holders resident in the UK need an e-Visa or sticker visa depending on their UK residence status — our team confirms which applies and prepares the application at no extra charge.
Allow around 10 days for processing — book with that in mind.
Balloons fly only when the civil aviation authority clears conditions, typically 250+ days a year. If your flight is cancelled for weather we rebook it for the following morning where the schedule allows, or refund it in full.
Yes. Every hotel on this tour operates a halal kitchen and all included meals are halal by default. This is one of our fully halal-certified itineraries.
Yes, all mosque visits on the tour are welcome and guided. Visits are timed between prayers, women should cover their hair (scarves are provided free at the entrance), and shoes come off at the door.
Around eight hours including a caravanserai stop and a lunch break, in an air-conditioned coach with regular rest stops. It is the only long road day on the tour.
No — British citizens enter Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport must have at least 150 days' validity from the date of entry.
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