Istanbul and Cappadocia, Türkiye4 nights, 10 womenOct 2027At First Light
OverviewHundreds of balloons drifting over a valley of stone chimneys at sunrise. It's one of the world's great sights, and it fits into a few days away. A sunset on the Bosphorus, a cave suite carved into the rock, and three sunrises over the fairy chimneys.
We take care of every flight, transfer and early alarm call, and your host, camera in hand, makes sure you come home with the picture, not just the memory.
Trip details
Trip length
4 nights, Sunday to Thursday
Price
From £3,995
Mid-October 2027
Dates
HighlightsBalloons at sunrise, a cave suite and the Bosphorus at sunset
Three sunrises for the balloons
A dawn flight in a small basket with a champagne toast when you land, and two more sunrises in case the wind keeps the balloons grounded.
A cave suite in Uçhisar
Three nights at Argos in Cappadocia, with terraces that look straight out over the balloons at dawn.
The Bosphorus at sunset
A night at Soho House Istanbul and a private yacht cruise between Europe and Asia, followed by a welcome dinner.
That photo, with you in it
A flowing-dress photoshoot among the fairy chimneys, dress hire included, and an edited gallery of you to bring home.
Day by day
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Day One: The Bosphorus at sunset
A morning flight from Heathrow, about four hours. Check in at Soho House in Beyoğlu, then step aboard a private yacht for a sunset cruise between Europe and Asia, followed by a welcome dinner.
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Soho House Istanbul, Beyoğlu.
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Welcome dinner with the group.
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A restored 19th-century palazzo with a rooftop over the Golden Horn and its own hammam.
Day Two: Old Istanbul, then the fairy chimneys
A private guided morning in the old city: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar with a guide who knows the best traders. A long lunch by the water, then a short afternoon flight to Cappadocia and your cave suite in time for dinner.
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Argos in Cappadocia, Uçhisar.
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Breakfast, a long lunch in Istanbul and dinner.
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Comfortable shoes for the old city. Modest dress, with shoulders and knees covered, for the mosques.
Day Three: Sunrise in the sky
A dawn balloon flight in a small basket, with a champagne toast when you land. Later, a flowing-dress photoshoot among the fairy chimneys and the painted cave churches of the Göreme Open-Air Museum, then champagne at a sunset viewpoint and dinner with Cappadocian wines.
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Argos in Cappadocia, Uçhisar.
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Breakfast and dinner.
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Balloons only fly when the wind allows, which is why we plan three sunrises.
Day Four and Five: The valleys, slowly, then home
A second sunrise, then a morning ride through the valleys or a pottery class in Avanos, a free afternoon for the spa and a farewell dinner in a cave restaurant. On Thursday, a last chance for the balloons if you still need it, then an afternoon flight home via Istanbul, landing in London on Thursday evening.
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Argos in Cappadocia, Uçhisar.
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Breakfast and a farewell dinner in a cave restaurant.
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Mid-October brings warm days, cool mornings and calmer, quieter skies.
The detailsEverything taken care of
Included
Return economy flights from London, via Istanbul
All private transfers
4 nights in boutique hotels: Soho House Istanbul and a cave suite in Cappadocia
Breakfast every day and dinner every night
Private sunset yacht cruise on the Bosphorus
Dawn balloon flight in a small basket, with champagne
Flowing-dress photoshoot, dress hire included
A private guided morning in Istanbul's old city and bazaars
Your host with you throughout, camera in hand, and an edited gallery of you
A pre-trip video meet so you know the group before you go
Not included
Travel insurance (required)
Lunches, other than the long lunch in Istanbul
Hammam and spa treatments
Drinks beyond those listed
Gratuities
Prices from £3,995 with a room of your own, or from £3,195 sharing a twin. Final prices are confirmed at booking and subject to availability.
Your host
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Cat Rainey
Cat has spent 18 years planning extraordinary trips and events for other people, from London 2012 and the Paris 2024 Olympics to Formula 1 and the FIFA World Cup. She founded Eventuelle in 2023, and Little Black Passport is the club she always wanted for herself.
She hosts the trips herself, sorts every detail before you land, and makes sure you come home in the photos.
FaqCommon questions
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Return flights from London, handpicked hotels, private transfers, the experiences in the itinerary, most dinners, a host with you from start to finish and your photos. Each trip page lists exactly what's in and what isn't.
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No. Most women book on their own. You'll meet the group on a video call before you go, and by the first dinner it won't feel like travelling alone.
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Join the founding members list and we'll be in touch as soon as booking opens, with first choice of rooms and dates. Then it's a relaxed chat to make sure the trip is right for you before you pay a deposit.
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Every booking is financially protected, and we'll walk you through the cancellation terms before you pay anything. Travel insurance is required for every trip.
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Yes, your own room is standard. If you'd rather share a twin with a friend or another guest, there's a lower price for that.
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Women who'd rather go than wait. Founders, CEOs, busy professionals and mums who can afford the trip but have never had the right person, or the right week, to go with.
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