Istanbul

Sultanahmet - Join our guide and photography consultant for a stroll around the Sultanahmet area, where you’ll learn about its history and capture stunning photos. We’ll visit the local mosques, and if permitted by religious officials, we’ll photograph them. Enjoy a relaxing lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can unwind with a cup of Turkish Coffee. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the area further, engage with locals, and photograph the oldest neighborhoods of Istanbul.

Sultanahmet District - We’ll explore Sultanahmet and capture beautiful photos in this picturesque area.

Eminönü, Istanbul

Istanbul - After breakfast, we’ll head to Eminönü, one of Istanbul’s oldest districts, to take photos. We’ll capture images of the traditional business activities still thriving here. Lunch will be at a nearby restaurant. Post-lunch, we’ll venture into lesser-known spots to take documentary-quality photos. This day promises to be a delightful photography experience. The program can be adjusted for groups not focused on photography.

Eminonu Square - Here, we’ll focus on capturing portraits of people.

Balat, Istanbul

Balat - Following breakfast, we’ll embark on a photography tour in Balat, a historic district of Istanbul. We’ll explore areas with vibrant, old houses where life continues as it has for years. The entire day will be dedicated to this region. We’ll pause for lunch and can take tea and coffee breaks as needed. Throughout the day, we’ll photograph traditional coffee houses and community spaces, guided by our photography consultant.

Balat - This area is renowned for its colorful houses.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - This morning, we’ll fly to Cappadocia, with transfers arranged from our hotel. Flight tickets, which are not included in the tour, will be purchased based on your arrival date. Our private vehicle and guide will meet us at the airport. We’ll spend three unforgettable days among the fairy chimneys before returning to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we’ll begin our tour, visiting Uçhisar, Uç Güzeller, and Avanos. We’ll enjoy lunch at a charming restaurant during this all-day excursion. At sunset, we’ll capture stunning photos before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Goreme - We’ll explore the fairy chimneys and take photographs.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - At sunrise, we’ll photograph the balloons over Cappadocia. Alternatively, you can opt for a balloon tour, which requires a reservation at least four months in advance. Balloon tour prices vary annually, so please inquire separately when booking. After capturing balloon photos, we’ll have breakfast at our hotel. We’ll visit Cappadocia’s pottery makers and photograph their work. Following lunch, we’ll resume our photography tour. After a day of exploring and photographing the fairy chimneys, we’ll capture the sunset and return to our hotel for dinner.

Uchisar - We’ll visit more fairy chimneys in Uchisar, Cavusin, and Avanos, capturing beautiful sunset photos.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - After breakfast, we’ll head to the airport for our flight to Istanbul. You’ll have free time until your international flight.

Cappadocia - Depending on our flight schedule, we may have time for some final photos before transferring to the airport for our return to Istanbul. We’ll ensure your transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

• Multilingual guide in Cappadocia (English, German, French, Spanish)
• Private transportation
• Accommodation in Cappadocia with breakfast and dinner included
• Bed and breakfast at Istanbul hotel
• English-speaking guide in Istanbul (other languages for groups)

• All museum entrances, return flight Istanbul Cappadocia, All meals except specified
• Museum Entrance. You can buy museum card cost around 49 usd

The photographer accompanying the group on this journey boasts 20 years of experience. This award-winning photographer, recognized by National Geographic, has hosted numerous exhibitions and delivered lectures.

This journey is a custom-designed photography tour. By capturing images at the perfect locations and times, participants will explore some hidden, lesser-known spots together. For groups of four or more, both a guide and a photography consultant will be available throughout the trip. For groups of three or fewer, a photography consultant will be present only in Istanbul. However, in Cappadocia, both a photography consultant and a guide will always be available.

• For the hotel reservation we will make in Cappadocia, we need to make a prepayment to the hotel. Since the Cappadocia region is always a very busy region, the hotel payment cannot be refunded. Likewise, since our guides and vehicles are very busy, we cannot refund these payments in recent cancellations.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.