Turkish Delight

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Turkey is a country of remarkable contrasts, standing at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, where empires rose and civilizations converged. Its landscapes range from bustling imperial cities to quiet valleys carved by time, offering travelers a journey through layers of history, culture, and living tradition.

Your 5 Night Travel Itinerary

Nighttime view of a multi-story building with decorative lighting, large windows, and an arched entrance, situated on a city street with adjacent buildings and illuminated signage. 
Day One

Arrive & Meet

Private airport transfer with Mercedes Vito & professional driver including greeter service (1 hour) to The Burdock Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Forming part of the Marriott International network, Burdock offers an elegant and authentic stay surrounded by culture, shopping, art etc

The hotel is located in central Istanbul, within easy reach of the city’s key cultural, dining, and shopping districts.

Flight

TBC

A ferry boat named 'Istanbul' sailing on the water with a city skyline featuring a mosque with multiple domes and tall minarets illuminated at dusk in the background. 
Day Two

Walking Tour and Shared Yacht Sundowner

Morning: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby, and you will head to the heart of the historical peninsula, exploring the magnificent 15th-century Topkapı Palace & Harem Quarter, Spice Market and Rüstempaşa Mosque.

Lunch: Local lunch during walking tour at Pandeli Restaurant - Own Cost

Evening: 2 hour shared tour along the Bosphorus. Throughout the cruise, you will admire 19th-century Ottoman summer palaces, medieval fortresses, elegant wooden waterfront mansions (yalıs), historic mosques, and more.

Note

Sundowner transportation is not included. The distance is short and easily accessible by public transportation (F1 funicular to Karaköy), by tram (T1 line), or by taxi, which typically takes around 5–10 minutes.

A historic mosque with multiple minarets and domes, under a partly cloudy sky. There are flying birds and some trees and structures in the foreground. 
Day Three

Private Walking Tour with Guide

Morning: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby, for a walking tour to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque from the outside, Hippodrome, which used to be the center of the city.

Afternoon: Lunch at Aslan Restaurant (own cost) then a last stop at the Grand Bazaar. Your guide will show you the way to the finest handmade carpet & kilim stores, ceramic items, ‘ikat’ (handwoven silk) pillowcases & kaftans, and more.

A hotel built into a rocky cliffside with multiple levels, staircases, and arches illuminated by warm lighting at dusk or night. 
Day Four

Departure to Cappadocia

Morning check out. Private road transfer for your internal flight to Central Turkey.

Hotel: Yunak Elveri is a unique cave hotel carved into a mountain cliff.

This hotel is part of a collection of 5th and 6th century rooms featuring stone interiors and antique furnishings, the rustic rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. All have marble bathrooms, patios and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas, and whirlpool tubs or Turkish baths.

Internal Flight

TBC

Multiple hot air balloons floating in the sky during sunset, with a landscape of rocks and distant mountains below. 
Day Five

Hot Air Balloon & Private tour

Morning: Pick up from your hotel before sunrise and transferred to the launch site, where a light snack will be served prior to the flight. After landing, a brief celebratory ceremony will follow before your return transfer to the hotel.

Mid-Morning: Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum, a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site.During the tour, you will enjoy a local lunch along the way (at your own cost) , allowing you to experience regional flavors.

The day concludes with a visit to Avanos village, a traditional and charming settlement famous for its pottery-making tradition dating back to the Hittites.

At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off at your hotel.

An airplane wing is visible as it flies through the sky during sunset, with the sky filled with colorful clouds and a golden horizon. 
Day Six

Depart Cappadocia to Istanbul

Private airport transfer with Mercedes Vito & professional driver (1 hour). Depending on flight time, we can arrange a day room at a hotel or schedule a 1-night stay.

Internal Flight

TBC

  • Essential Travel Info for Turkey

    Kenyan citizens holding an ordinary (non-official) passport need a visa to enter Turkey. The visa must be obtained before leaving Kenya.

    Canadian, US, UK passport holders are visa exempt up to 90 days

    PLEASE CONFIRM VISA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR RESPECTIVE NATIONALITIES

    If Self-Employed: Contract documents & leave/cover letter as applicable, proof of regular income along with last 6 months’ personal bank statement (original or copies attested by bank): Bank balance must have a substantial amount that would cover the expenses during their stay.

    Employment Letter: Original Leave letter from the company with letterhead stating applicant’s designation, period of work, salary, purpose of visit and duration of travel with travel dates accompanying persons with signature, seal and stamp.

    Proof of accommodation (Hotel booking or Hosted by Family and Friends)

    Return flight ticket

    Hotel Reservation: Details of applicants name, check-in & checkout dates on travel agent letterhead with seal, signature, name & designation.

    Application Method: Turkish Embassy in Kenya, in-person appointment

    Passport Photograph: 2 biometric photos, in 2.5inch x 2.5inch size.

    Processing Time: 5 working days or up to 4 weeks

    Best Time to Visit

    April to June and September to October: These seasons bring mild temperatures and clear skies, ideal for city walks, cultural tours, and Cappadocia’s iconic hot air balloon flights.

Package and Pricing Information

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    • Accommodation including breakfast as per the itinerary

    • Transfers and touring arranged with a professional English-speaking guide

    • Domestic flights

    • Round-trip airport transfers throughout the itinerary, greeter upon arrival

    • Entrance fees for touring as per the itinerary

    • Hot air Balloon ride tickets

    • Taxes and service charges

    • Vehicles: Mercedes Vito during the private tours

    • Any meals, transfers or tours that are not mentioned in the itinerary

    • Turkey Visas are not included. Clients are responsible for obtaining their own Visa where appropriate and should check entry requirements

    • Personal, travel and health insurance

    • Gratuities/tips to tour guides, drivers and hotel staff

    • Any items of purely personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls

    • All beverages

    • Early check in and late check out unless specified

Booking Process

    • To snag your room and lock in your rate, we need a 50% deposit when you book. Final balance must be cleared no less than 45 days to your arrival. Alternate payment schedules can be considered on a case by case basis

    • Just a heads-up, all bookings depend on availability and aren't fully confirmed until we get that first deposit.

    • Cancel 91+ days out: You'll get your initial 50% deposit back, minus any small transaction or admin fees.

    • Cancel 61-90 days out: There's a 20% cancellation fee.

    • Cancel 31-60 days out: A 50% cancellation fee applies.

    • Cancel 30 days or less out: Unfortunately, no refund is issued at this point.

    How to Cancel: Send us your cancellation request in writing. If a refund is due, we'll process it within 14 business days of getting your request.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—weather patterns, packing list recommendations, activity add-ons to consider, and more.

    • Bookings are not transferable unless we've agreed to it in writing.

    • We highly recommend travel insurance for your trip!

    • As a booking company, we're here to help you secure your arrangements, but we hold no liability for any incidents that may occur during your trip, nor are we responsible for service disruptions, "acts of God" (like extreme weather), or changes made by other companies.

    • Please keep all your payment confirmations for your records!