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Optional Extension

Echoes of Empires

Turkey Extension

Istanbul • Cappadocia

September 8–12, 2027 | 5 Days / 4 Nights

Continue from Morocco to the Bosphorus and beyond

Extend your journey with an evening on the Bosphorus, walks through Istanbul’s historic neighbourhoods and a stay among Cappadocia’s distinctive landscapes. This optional five-day extension combines private guided sightseeing, regional dining and four nights’ accommodation.

Double occupancy
$1,522 per person
Two guests sharing a room
Single occupancy
$1,872 per person
One guest per room

These prices are additional to the Morocco package. All airfare, including flights between Morocco and Turkey and the Istanbul–Cappadocia flight, is excluded.

Interested in Turkey only?

Please contact Ansura Vacations directly to confirm Turkey-only booking arrangements.

Enquire About Turkey Only

Experience

Dinner on the Bosphorus

Dinner on the Bosphorus

Cruise between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with dinner, soft drinks, traditional Turkish entertainment and live performances.

Istanbul with a private guide

Istanbul with a private guide

Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square, then explore the Spice Bazaar and Balat’s colourful streets.

Cappadocia’s valleys and villages

Cappadocia’s valleys and villages

Discover fairy chimney formations, panoramic valley views and Avanos, known for its pottery and handicrafts.

History above and below ground

History above and below ground

Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum and explore the tunnels and carved living spaces of Özkonak Underground City.

Regional dining

Regional dining

Enjoy Turkish and Cappadocian cuisine during an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Your five-day itinerary

  1. Day1

    September 8, 2027

    Istanbul and the Bosphorus

    Arrive at Istanbul Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. After time to settle in, enjoy a Bosphorus dinner cruise with traditional Turkish entertainment and live performances. Shared cruise-bus transfers take you between your hotel and the pier.

    Included meal: Dinner, with soft drinks on the cruiseOvernight: Istanbul
  2. Day2

    September 9, 2027

    Historic Istanbul

    Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square on a private full-day city tour. Browse spices and local delicacies at the Spice Bazaar, then walk through Balat’s colourful streets, with free time to explore and take photographs.

    Included meal: BreakfastOvernight: Istanbul
  3. Day3

    September 10, 2027

    On to Cappadocia

    Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV). On arrival, transfer to your Cappadocia hotel and enjoy time at leisure before dinner at a local restaurant.

    Included meals: Breakfast and dinnerOvernight: Cappadocia

    The domestic flight must be paid for separately.

  4. Day4

    September 11, 2027

    Discover Cappadocia

    Explore Cappadocia on a private full-day tour, including Göreme Open-Air Museum, Özkonak Underground City, the Three Beauties, Monks Valley, Love Valley and Avanos. Take in the views around Uçhisar and Pigeon Valley. Lunch is at your own expense. This is also the primary date for the optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight.

    Included meal: BreakfastOvernight: Cappadocia

    The balloon flight costs extra and is subject to weather and operator availability.

  5. Day5

    September 12, 2027

    Farewell to Cappadocia

    Enjoy breakfast and time at leisure before your scheduled airport transfer for a late departure. If the previous day’s balloon flight cannot operate, a backup sunrise opportunity may be available this morning, subject to weather and availability.

    Included meal: Breakfast

    Late hotel checkout is not included. A backup balloon date does not guarantee a flight.

Where you’ll stay

Swissôtel The Bosphorus

Istanbul

Swissôtel The Bosphorus

or similar

2 nights

Cave Hotel

Cappadocia

Cave Hotel

or similar

2 nights

Room category: Standard

Named properties and activities are subject to final supplier confirmation.

Hot-air balloons over Cappadocia

Optional sunrise balloon experience

See Cappadocia from another perspective with an optional hot-air balloon flight.

Primary date: September 11, 2027
Backup date: September 12, 2027, if the primary flight cannot operate

Price: Contact Ansura Vacations for pricing.

The experience costs extra and depends on weather and operator availability. The backup date does not guarantee that a flight will take place.

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What’s included
  • Four nights’ accommodation: two in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia.
  • Daily hotel breakfast.
  • Scheduled airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
  • Bosphorus dinner cruise with dinner, soft drinks and shared return transfers between your hotel and the pier.
  • Private full-day guided sightseeing in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant in Cappadocia.
  • Listed admissions and sightseeing visits.
  • Professional English-speaking licensed guides during the tours.
  • Private air-conditioned transport during the scheduled tours.
  • Bottled water during scheduled day tours and airport transfers.
  • Applicable local taxes and service charges, excluding city tax.

Airport transfer arrangements: One group transfer is included on arrival and departure. Additional charges apply if guests arrive or depart at different times.

What’s not included
  • All airfare, including international flights, flights between Morocco and Turkey, and domestic flights within Turkey.
  • The Morocco tour and its optional pre-tour extras.
  • The optional hot-air balloon flight and other optional activities or services.
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and city tax.
  • Meals and drinks other than those specified as included.
  • Early check-in and late checkout charges.
  • Tips, personal expenses and other services not listed as included.

Add Turkey to your journey

Continue your Morocco experience with five days exploring Istanbul and Cappadocia. Select the Turkey extension when completing your reservation request.

September 8–12, 2027

From $1,522 per person, based on double occupancy, additional to the Morocco package