Overview:
Discover the highlights of Turkey on this 6-day guided tour from Singapore, with international flights, domestic flights, hotel accommodation, and expert-led sightseeing all included for a seamless travel experience. Join fellow travelers in Istanbul, where your professional English-speaking guide will lead the group through the city’s remarkable Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the colorful Grand Bazaar. Continue by included domestic flight to Cappadocia, a dreamlike region of fairy chimneys, valleys, and ancient cave dwellings shaped by nature and history. Guided touring brings you to memorable sites such as Zelve Open Air Museum, rock-carved settlements, panoramic viewpoints, and traditional local villages that reveal the region’s unique cultural character. With carefully selected hotels, comfortable transfers within Turkey, and a well-paced itinerary, this shared group journey offers an effortless and enriching introduction to two of Turkey’s most captivating destinations before your return flight to Singapore.
Highlights:
- Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
- Explore Istanbul’s vibrant Grand Bazaar with your guide
- Experience Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and cave dwellings
- Visit Zelve Open Air Museum in North Cappadocia
- Discover ancient valleys and panoramic Cappadocia viewpoints
- Enjoy included international flights, domestic flights, and hotels
- Travel with professional English-speaking guides throughout Turkey
Detailed Itinerary
According to your confirmed flight schedule, please make your own way to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before departure to allow enough time for airline check-in, baggage drop, security screening, and passport control. Your international flight from Singapore to Istanbul typically takes around 10 to 11 hours, depending on the airline and routing. During the journey, relax on board and keep essential documents such as your passport, Turkey e-Visa confirmation, travel insurance, and hotel details in your hand luggage for easy access on arrival. Around meal service times, the airline will provide onboard refreshments according to its own schedule. This first day is designed as your travel day, giving you time to rest before beginning your guided group experience in Turkey. Your One Nation Travel arrangements in Turkey will begin upon arrival at Istanbul Airport. Overnight on board your international flight.
Welcome to Turkey. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport after your flight from Singapore, complete passport control and customs formalities, then continue to the arrivals hall where a One Nation Travel representative will meet you with a name sign. Your included transfer to the hotel in the Sultanahmet or Old City area usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Check-in is generally available from 2:00 PM; if you arrive earlier, the hotel can store your luggage while you relax in the lobby or take a short walk nearby. The rest of the day is free to recover from the long-haul flight and settle into the rhythm of Istanbul. Around 5:00 PM, you may wish to enjoy a gentle stroll near your hotel or try a casual Turkish dinner at your own expense. Your guide will confirm tomorrow’s group meeting time by message or hotel notice. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, around 8:30 AM meet your guide and join fellow travelers for a full-day guided group tour of Istanbul’s classic monuments. Begin at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the city’s defining landmarks, admired for its vast dome and layered Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and elegant İznik tiles. A short walk brings the group to the Hippodrome, once the ceremonial center of Byzantine Constantinople. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with the group. In the afternoon, visit the Topkapi Palace Museum, former residence of Ottoman sultans, with time to explore its courtyards and imperial collections; the Harem section is optional at additional cost. Finish at the Grand Bazaar Istanbul before returning to your hotel by about 5:00 PM. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
Around 4:00 AM, transfer from your Istanbul hotel to the airport for the early morning domestic flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir. Depending on hotel policy and flight timing, a breakfast box may be provided. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and drive approximately 1 hour into Cappadocia, where the group begins the North Cappadocia route. Start at Devrent Valley, known for unusual rock formations shaped by volcanic tuff and erosion. Continue to Pasabag Valley, where mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys form one of the region’s most recognizable landscapes. Next, visit Avanos, a pottery town beside the Red River, with time to see a traditional ceramic workshop. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the Zelve Open Air Museum, an abandoned cave settlement with rock-cut dwellings, churches, and community spaces. Around 4:30 PM, stop near Uchisar Castle for panoramic photos before checking in to your cave hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
Optional early morning hot air balloon ride pickups usually begin before sunrise and must be pre-booked; flights depend on weather and aviation authority approval.
After breakfast at the hotel, around 9:30 AM your guide will lead the group on the South Cappadocia route. Begin with Red Valley, where walking paths pass colorful volcanic formations and rock-cut churches. Continue through Rose Valley, then visit Çavuşin Village, known for historic cave houses and early Christian sites. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, stop at Pigeon Valley for views of dovecotes carved into the cliffs. Then descend into Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, selected according to local conditions and the day’s schedule. Around 4:30 PM, transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out by 12:00 PM unless a late check-out has been arranged directly with the hotel reception. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have some free time for a final walk near your hotel, last-minute shopping, or a traditional Turkish coffee before leaving the Old City area. Please keep your passport, flight documents, and any Turkey e-Visa paperwork easily accessible for airport procedures. At the scheduled time, your transfer will take you to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Singapore. The drive usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, but Istanbul traffic can vary, so departure from the hotel will be planned with sufficient time for check-in, security screening, and passport control. Upon arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, your onward arrangements are independent. We hope your journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia has provided a well-balanced introduction to Turkey’s imperial monuments, cave landscapes, and regional traditions. End of tour services.
Inclusions:
- Round-trip international flights between Singapore and Istanbul
- 4 nights hotel accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul and 1 night in Cappadocia
- 4 breakfasts at the hotels
- 3 lunches at local restaurants during guided touring days
- Domestic flight: Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir
- Domestic flight: Kayseri or Nevşehir to Istanbul
- Airport transfers in Turkey as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking local guides during scheduled group tours
- Entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the scheduled guided itinerary
- Air-conditioned group touring vehicle
- Local taxes and service charges
Exclusions:
- Transfers to or from Singapore Changi Airport
- Turkey e-Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Drinks during meals except water
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Optional Turkish Night Show with dinner in Cappadocia
- Optional Topkapi Palace Harem entrance
- Optional Bosphorus cruise or independent sightseeing during free time
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
FAQs:
No. Please make your own way to Singapore Changi Airport for your international flight. The included ground services begin when you arrive at Istanbul Airport.
Yes. This tour includes round-trip international flights between Singapore and Istanbul, as well as the domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia.
This is a guided group tour. You will join fellow travelers for scheduled sightseeing tours, airport transfers in Turkey, and guided visits according to the itinerary.
Yes. The hot air balloon ride is optional and available at an additional cost. It must be pre-booked and may be canceled due to weather or aviation authority decisions.
The tour will visit Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, depending on local conditions and the day’s operating schedule. Your guide will confirm the final site during the tour.
No. The main Topkapi Palace Museum visit is included, but the Harem section requires a separate optional entrance ticket payable locally if time and availability permit.
Expect moderate walking on most touring days. Istanbul includes cobbled streets and museum courtyards, while Cappadocia involves uneven valley paths and steps at cave sites.
Many travelers require a Turkey e-Visa, depending on nationality and passport type. Please check the official visa requirements before departure and carry a printed or digital copy with you.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
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