Dubai & Turkey
Dubai's desert and skyline, Istanbul's mosques, bazaars and Bosphorus, and sunrise balloon flights over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Trip at a glance
- Duration9 days / 8 nights
- Starts inDubai
- RouteDubai · Istanbul · Cappadocia
- Places3 destinations
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
- Ideal forMulti-country tours, Honeymoon packages
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-13045Y
Best time to visit: November to March




Trip overview
Dubai's desert and skyline, Istanbul's mosques, bazaars and Bosphorus, and sunrise balloon flights over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
The route spends 3 nights in Dubai, 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Cappadocia, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits multi-country tours and honeymoon packages, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dubai
- Arrive via Dubai International Airport (DXB) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Dubai Marina dhow cruise: Dinner cruise
Day 2Dubai: Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and fountain show
- Burj Khalifa: World's tallest building
- Dubai Mall and fountain show: Shopping and evening fountains
Day 3Dubai: Desert safari and Dubai Frame
- Desert safari: Dune bashing, camel rides and dinner
- Dubai Frame: Golden picture frame with a glass-floored sky deck
Day 4Dubai to Istanbul
- Fly from Dubai to Istanbul and cross into Turkey (Türkiye) (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Istanbul hotel
- Topkapı Palace: Ottoman palace
Day 5Istanbul: Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus cruise
- Grand Bazaar: One of the largest covered markets
- Bosphorus cruise: Between two continents
Day 6Istanbul: Bosphorus cruise and Hagia Sophia
- Bosphorus cruise
- Hagia Sophia: Byzantine wonder
Day 7Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Cappadocia hotel
- Hot-air balloon flight: Sunrise over the valleys
Day 8Cappadocia: Derinkuyu Underground City and Love Valley and Pigeon Valley
- Derinkuyu Underground City: Multi-level underground city
- Love Valley and Pigeon Valley: Hiking trails
- Optional: a private candlelight dinner (arranged on request)
Day 9Depart from Cappadocia
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV) airports for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Visa applications sequenced for each country
- Short flights or trains between countries chosen to save time
- Currency and SIM tips for each country
- Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours
- A room upgrade request and a cake or flower decoration on one night, on request and subject to the hotel
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Dubai: Book the Burj Khalifa at sunset (prime time) in advance.
- Istanbul: Visit mosques outside prayer times and dress modestly.
- Cappadocia: Book two nights so you have a back-up morning for the balloon.
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United Arab EmiratesDubai
Dubai is a city of record-breaking towers, desert adventures and shopping festivals.
Turkey (Türkiye)Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus.
Turkey (Türkiye)Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a landscape of fairy chimneys, cave churches and underground cities, best seen from a hot-air balloon at sunrise.
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