Bucket List Turkey- Istanbul and Cappadocia

This competition will be drawn regardless of tickets sales on or soon after 9pm on Monday 24 November 2025.

This is the kind of trip that dreams are made of, absolute bucket list

Istanbul and Cappadocia, with night river cruise, cave hotel, balloon ride and more

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This is the kind of trip that dreams are made of, absolute bucket list—and now it could be yours. Spend three spellbinding nights in Istanbul, where ancient mosques, rooftop lounges, and a shimmering Bosphorus cruise deliver pure cinematic magic. Then fly to Cappadocia for three nights in a cave hotel carved into the earth itself, waking to a sky filled with hot air balloons drifting over surreal valleys. It’s not just a holiday—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey through wonder, history, and the skies.

Prize includes-

Depart- Saturday 5th September 2026- Heathrow/Istanbul

• Return flights for 2 people with baggage included
• Private transfer to and from hotel
• 3 nights at the 5* Ottomans Life Hotel Deluxe B&B
• Bosphorus Night Cruise- Sail between Europe and Asia on a 3-hour evening cruise with dazzling views of the Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Ortakoy Mosque, and Bosphorus Bridges. Enjoy a rich Turkish dinner and live entertainment including Whirling Dervishes, folk dances, belly dancing, and Latin-Flamenco performances—all aboard a floating restaurant under the stars.
• Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour
  Explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Marvel at the grandeur of the Blue Mosque, skip the line at Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets, and stroll through Sultanahmet Square and the ancient Hippodrome. With expert insights and a small group setting, it’s the perfect introduction to the city’s rich Ottoman and Byzantine heritage.

Depart- Tuesday 8th September 2026 – Istanbul/ Nevsehir

• Internal flights for 2 with baggage
• Private transfers from and to airport
• 3 Nights at the Mithra Cave Hotel, Cappadocia B&B for 2 people
• Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour – Sunrise Magic Over Göreme 🎈
  Lift off at dawn for a breathtaking 1-hour flight over Cappadocia’s surreal valleys and fairy chimneys. Enjoy peaceful skies, panoramic views, and a post-flight champagne celebration with your flight certificate. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transport, and a light snack. A must-do experience that defines bucket list travel.
• Small Group Cappadocia Tour – Art, History & Surreal Landscapes
  Discover Cappadocia’s lunar beauty on a full-day guided tour. Visit Devrent Valley’s whimsical rock formations, explore ancient cave churches at Göreme Open-Air Museum, and marvel at Pasabag’s fairy chimneys. Enjoy panoramic views from Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, and get a taste of Anatolian culture in Avanos. Includes lunch, museum tickets, and hotel transfers for a seamless experience.

Return- Friday 11th September 2026 – Nevsehir/Heathrow

*** Dates changeable within September and October 2026

*** £4500 travel alternative (Valid for new bookings, made by us)

Winner will require own travel insurance, please see latest passport guidance.

All our holidays are fully ATOL and ABTA protected.