How to Travel Turkey on a $2500 Budget - 1 week Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Hot Air Balloon

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  • Hope this inspires you to book a trip to Turkey and gives you a sense of how much things cost! I loved Istanbul and Cappadocia so much, even in the winter, it was beautiful, there was so much to do, delicious foods and so many Turkish delights and yummy desserts. It was always my dream to witness the hot air balloons in Cappadocia and I’m so glad I got to check this off my bucket list!
    Budget Disclaimer: the budget does not include flights! I didn’t include them because those prices vary depending on where you’re flying from and when you book. We booked our flights pretty late so for Istanbul to Kayseri (Cappadocia) ~$80 USD one way. We then flew to Jordan afterwards.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 118

  • @felisaxo
    @felisaxo  Рік тому +3

    Jordan video is outttt!! Such a beautiful country and saw not one, but TWO UNESCO world heritage sites and world wonders. How insane is that?! Here's an in depth look at Petra itself: ua-cam.com/video/G9kGqfFTG6A/v-deo.html and here's our full 5 day itinerary of Jordan: ua-cam.com/video/9P7TYLhQhaE/v-deo.html.
    Let me know if you found it helpful & thanks for watching!!

  • @felisaxo
    @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for watching & subscribing!! While next week's Jordan video is coming out -- take a look at last week's video on Hierve el Agua, Mexico! I talk about why I chose to do a tour instead of going on our own: ua-cam.com/video/kLTgnd0o41I/v-deo.html

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  • @ViajeniBree
    @ViajeniBree 4 місяці тому +1

    Just dropping by to say that this is one of the videos I watched in preparation for my Turkey trip last year! Now I'm excited to share my own version. Thank you for sharing this very informative video! 💚

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  4 місяці тому

      Omg YAY that means the world to me!!! Can't wait to see!!

  • @MattandRachelTravel
    @MattandRachelTravel Рік тому +8

    That’s so nice you could work from home while enjoying another country. We really appreciate how you laid out all the costs. Thanks for sharing! Just subbed to follow along your adventures. 😊

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much, really appreciate the support!! Yes, it's definitely a perk to my job!

  • @ericmurphy79
    @ericmurphy79 Рік тому +3

    Thanks so much for this guide, really helps with our planning, we'll be visiting Istanbul and Cappadocia at the end of April!

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Hope you have an amazing trip!!

  • @LaurenD25
    @LaurenD25 Рік тому +3

    Would love to visit Turkey! Can’t wait to see the Jordan trip

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Thank you!! You'd love turkey & all the cats on the streets 😍

    • @serdarsahin4760
      @serdarsahin4760 Рік тому

      Where are you while I'm waiting for you to come to Istanbul,

  • @trinhhampton1492
    @trinhhampton1492 Рік тому +2

    We just came back from Turkey . Spend 10 day in Istanbul …
    Abit cold in this month..

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Ahh hope you had a great trip! Yes, it does get quite cold - especially in Cappadocia! Thanks for watching!!

  • @lindsinny
    @lindsinny Рік тому +2

    What an informative turkey itinerary! Looks so fun. Can't wait to Jordan to drop!

  • @thegallivanthropologists
    @thegallivanthropologists Рік тому +9

    We are planning our trip to Cappadocia. It is definitely the balloon ride that makes the budget tight. Luckily the food and accommodations are very affordable. We did Antalya, Pamukkale, and Ephesus a month ago. Cheers to your channel and an amazing 2023 for us all. Subed to follow alond and hel[[ a fellow new channel grow. - Turtle

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Costs do add up in Cappadocia by doing the guided tours but it was all worth it for us. Have so much fun and appreciate all the support!

  • @noblelionzgaming6194
    @noblelionzgaming6194 Рік тому +2

    Awesome vids. We not to long came back from Jordan and it was very good trip. We will be heading to turkey soon and will use the info in your video to guide us on the trip. Thanks and May Jesus Christ bless you and your families . Take care.

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      That’s amazing! I really appreciate that support. Hope you have a wonderful time in Turkey!!

  • @alyssaabraham8005
    @alyssaabraham8005 Рік тому +1

    I tried to follow these tips when I visited! Very helpful.

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Thank you! Glad it was helpful & hope you had an amazing trip!!

  • @raisingtrilingualkids
    @raisingtrilingualkids Рік тому +1

    Looks amazing!!! So much fun

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Had the best time ever!!

  • @haslintravels
    @haslintravels Рік тому +2

    Those roasted chestnuts looked delicious! We dream of Cappadocia and we plan to stop there when we do the Mongol Rally! I think maybe we'll squeeze in one of those tours then as well! Seemed really cool!

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Try to get some freshly roasted chestnuts so they’re soft and warm! Definitely can try to do one of the tours- they start in the morning but you’re done sometime after lunch!

  • @michelesd6897
    @michelesd6897 Рік тому +1

    The hagia Sofia place is so pretty

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      YES! Wish blue mosque wasn’t under construction but glad we got to see Hagia Sophia 🤩

  • @valerieventures6026
    @valerieventures6026 Рік тому +2

    Love Istanbul

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      It was beautiful!!! Loved it

  • @lukajankovic9558
    @lukajankovic9558 Рік тому +1

    WOW this airbnb is definitely expensive for Istanbul haha I paid 97 euro for 7 nights in Beyoglu

  • @tipsyredrooster1269
    @tipsyredrooster1269 14 днів тому

    @felisaxo I was trying to catch which month you were in Turkey? You mentioned it was winter but, which specific month I was wondering?

  • @halybliss
    @halybliss 3 місяці тому

    I think your conversion from Lira to USD is wrong. 1 year ago, 1USD is equal to around 23 turkish lira. So example, for the 280 turkish lira, it's 13usd roughly.

  • @atventurejournal
    @atventurejournal 2 місяці тому

    Great vlog!🤩

  • @craftsysloth-easyorigamicraft
    @craftsysloth-easyorigamicraft Рік тому +1

    Wow can't wait for my trip, gonna be there next tuesday!

  • @bnk5bnk5
    @bnk5bnk5 10 днів тому

    تمام

  • @adeade03
    @adeade03 Рік тому +2

    I’m heading Istanbul and Cappadocia this week and next. What should I pack for this winter?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Amazing!! Winter is cold so pack layers and winter jacket! Hope you have an amazing trip. Sending lots of love to all those affected by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria ♥

  • @Rabiyaaaa
    @Rabiyaaaa 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi. Which month did you visit?Is it worth going in February?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  6 місяців тому +2

      I visited in Dec spent Christmas there! It was sooo cold but I loved it and there were way less tourists. For ex, we had the rooftop all to ourselves at times but in the summer it’s packed. February will still be winter so depends what you’d prefer!

  • @farheenhaque6087
    @farheenhaque6087 Місяць тому

    In which month did you travel

  • @swatz6528
    @swatz6528 Рік тому

    Im thinking of going in January. Will be winter but it should be ok

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Yes, it will be cold but way less people!

  • @user-oe8ts1ic2o
    @user-oe8ts1ic2o Рік тому +2

    Great video!! For the food prices, were they for both of you or just one person?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Prices are the total for the meal (so for 2 of us)!

  • @AnnCatherine
    @AnnCatherine 10 місяців тому

    Hello can you share the link of your airbnb? Please

  • @Spicytwists
    @Spicytwists Рік тому +2

    Beautiful video. Did you fly to Kayaseri or Nevsihir Airport from Istanbul? How did you travel from airport to your hotel in Cappadocia? I will be travelling in group of 6 and wondering if a taxi will be cheaper to go from airport to hotel in cappadocia or if there is any alternative cheaper transport. Thoughts?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!! We flew from Kayseri airport. We booked a hotel shuttle through our hotel and it was cheaper than booking a taxi! With 6 people, you'll likely have to split into 2 taxis so the shuttle might be better (it was super convenient)

  • @vaidawe1540
    @vaidawe1540 4 місяці тому

    2500 budget is huge. Or is it for two?

  • @vegetaherval9125
    @vegetaherval9125 Рік тому

    1453-1935 Hagia Sophia became a mosque and from 1935-2020 it turned into a museum and in 2020 it became a mosque again

  • @jorgedread9777
    @jorgedread9777 Рік тому +2

    Just curious did you film the Puerto Escondido trip. Thinking of going there and Oaxaca in late October.

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Yes!! Will publish it next after Jordan (in 2 weeks!) so make sure to subscribe and you’ll get to see it before your trip!

    • @jorgedread9777
      @jorgedread9777 Рік тому

      @@felisaxo Thank You

  • @podrozniczaendorfina
    @podrozniczaendorfina Рік тому

    Very nice and interesting video

  • @parthojeetbordoloi3174
    @parthojeetbordoloi3174 Рік тому +1

    Nice

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Thanks!! More videos to come!

  • @farhadahmedsuhan8
    @farhadahmedsuhan8 Рік тому +1

    Nice Content

  • @talha946
    @talha946 2 місяці тому

    Which month did you visit

  • @deek8765
    @deek8765 Рік тому

    which airbnb , can you share the link?

  • @DLC0579
    @DLC0579 Рік тому

    Can you give me the itinerary to this trip? If possible that it. Thanks ☺️

  • @dikshyadahal7143
    @dikshyadahal7143 9 місяців тому

    Is it possible to travel from istanbul to cappadocia just for hot air ballons? Cause we have already booked everything in istanbul but want to try a hot air ballon. And have no idea. So is there any agencies in istanbul that does that? Any help would be appreciated!

  • @SandStormXII
    @SandStormXII 9 місяців тому

    when I was there I was only paying like 30 a night

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  5 місяців тому

      There are definitely cheaper options. We really liked this location and paid a bit more for it.

  • @AaqibAliTVOfficial
    @AaqibAliTVOfficial Рік тому

    Amazing 👌👌

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching!!

  • @jeffwatchuwan
    @jeffwatchuwan Рік тому +1

    Hi, will be visiting Istanbul and Cappadocia in April. Did you engage a tour agency to manage your itinerary in Cappadocia? Any agencies or specific tours to recommend? Thanks!

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      We booked all the day trip tours through our hotel! Super convenient

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Wow this is great!! So helpful!

  • @Ismail-sw6es
    @Ismail-sw6es 6 днів тому

    Hello

  • @user-hj3gh8pr9g
    @user-hj3gh8pr9g Рік тому

    Hi, would you recommend the Airbnb you stayed in? If yes, can you share the link?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Yes I really do recommend it. The host was super responsive and helpful, it was in a safe and amazing location, and really big apartment! Here’s the link: abnb.me/MoOZysDDeAb

  • @LehighAcres33936
    @LehighAcres33936 Рік тому +1

    Hi, thank you for your useful video. We're about going to Cappadocia for hot air balloon ride. Could you please tell me what company you use for hot air balloon? Did you need to make reservation in advance ? Payment in advance? if yes, did you need to provide your passports? To be honest, I am not very comfortable to have my info flowing around on the net. Thanks,

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      We booked through our hotel when we arrived (you can also secure with your hotel via email but no need passport info). Highly recommend booking hot air balloon ride asap especially if you're going in the winter (because it can get cancelled due to weather as mentioned in the video), in the summer/high season there's a lot more people so better safe than sorry! We paid once we got to the hotel

  • @PawsAndWhiskerVibes
    @PawsAndWhiskerVibes Рік тому

    Do you have any link how to book tour in cappadocia? Thank you

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      We booked all our tours with our hotel and recommend doing so! Hotel Aza Cave

  • @salmaizzaldeen7387
    @salmaizzaldeen7387 Рік тому

    I live in turkey Istanbul

  • @LehighAcres33936
    @LehighAcres33936 Рік тому

    By the way, how was the weather in Turkey and Cappadocia? A light winter jacket is good enough?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      We wore layers and an actual thick winter jacket. You can definitely buy everything there too, the shopping is amazing! Cappadocia felt colder than Istanbul in Dec

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      ^agreed!!

  • @AkiraAisha
    @AkiraAisha Рік тому

    where did you book the tour in Capadoccia?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      Booked everything with my hotel! There are a lot of tours so it was very easy esp during low season. Definitely book hot air balloons in advance!

  • @sultanamomy5659
    @sultanamomy5659 7 місяців тому

    Is it very cold on February?? We are planning to go with our baby...

    • @RamonaKatigbak
      @RamonaKatigbak 7 місяців тому

      Too much snow now in Turkey. Until march

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  7 місяців тому

      Oh yes Turkey in winter is very cold!! Definitely be careful and stay warm!

  • @latifah5150
    @latifah5150 Рік тому +2

    Hello. If your balloon ride wasn't canceled, could you still have done those tours afterwards on the same day? I am planning to go in 2 months

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      Not for us because the red / green tours start in the morning as well. You could go on your own though (hire a car, taxi, etc).
      Have the best time!!! Hope this video helps with your planning!

    • @latifah5150
      @latifah5150 Рік тому

      @@felisaxo yes it was very helpful. Thanks for the response 👍🏾 😀

    • @serdarsahin4760
      @serdarsahin4760 Рік тому

      latifastanbulserdar

  • @timmylu2255
    @timmylu2255 10 місяців тому

    this Turkey trip is during which month?

  • @tajlyons5098
    @tajlyons5098 10 місяців тому

    what travel card do you have?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  10 місяців тому

      AT&T US phone plan

  • @michaeltran9403
    @michaeltran9403 Рік тому

    Do we need a visa for travel less than a week in Turkey?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      You can apply online or on arrival, it depends on your citizenship/passport so I would double check online. All of us got visas (it was free and easy!)

  • @harshal862
    @harshal862 Рік тому

    Which month did you actually visit Turkey? Was it January?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому +1

      End of dec into January!

  • @vasanthsrinivasan682
    @vasanthsrinivasan682 Рік тому

    What travel credit card do you use ?

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  • @ayeshak826
    @ayeshak826 10 місяців тому

    Which month did you go in?

  • @swatz6528
    @swatz6528 Рік тому

    Hi which month were you in Turkey?

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      I was there for Christmas into Januady

    • @felisaxo
      @felisaxo  Рік тому

      January*

  • @Gaade707
    @Gaade707 Рік тому

    🇹🇷

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    @eyupdogantilaver3344 8 днів тому

    Telegramdan gelen yokmu la😅

  • @iStorm-my5fp
    @iStorm-my5fp Рік тому

    This is not budjet

  • @ssar2857
    @ssar2857 Рік тому

    Too fast

  • @Nokia09191980
    @Nokia09191980 Рік тому

    " We look cuuuuuute. "............🙄🫣🤦

  • @JayKay-jr7vb
    @JayKay-jr7vb 8 місяців тому

    Do not do what she is doing she’s not doing it right