Balloon over Cappadocia
Float at sunrise above fairy chimneys and vineyards — the world's most magical balloon flight.
Apr – OctWhere Europe meets Asia — Istanbul's domes and bazaars, Cappadocia's balloons, the ruins of Ephesus, the Turquoise Coast and Gallipoli. Now visa-free for Australians.
Where Europe meets Asia — Istanbul's domes and bazaars, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, the Turquoise Coast and the ruins of the ancient world.
Straddling two continents, Turkey is one of the most rewarding countries on Earth: Istanbul, where the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar sit above the Bosphorus; Cappadocia, where hot-air balloons drift over rock-cut churches at dawn; Ephesus, the greatest Roman city of the eastern Mediterranean; the pine-fringed Turquoise Coast; and, for Australians especially, the moving ground of Gallipoli. And as of April 2026 it is visa-free for Australian travellers.
Family-run since 1974, Cooee crafts Turkey trips that balance the great set-pieces with the food, the hospitality and the coastline that make the country so beloved.
Two continents, ancient ruins and a spectacular coast — easy to combine on one trip.
Hagia Sophia · Bosphorus · bazaars
The only city on two continents — Byzantine and Ottoman wonders, a cruise between Europe and Asia, and the Grand Bazaar.
Göreme · fairy chimneys · cave hotels
Library of Celsus · the Aegean
Antalya · Fethiye · gulet cruises
White travertine terraces
ANZAC Cove · Lone Pine
The moments that define a Turkish journey.
Float at sunrise above fairy chimneys and vineyards — the world's most magical balloon flight.
Apr – OctHagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and a Bosphorus cruise between two continents.
Year-roundWalk the marble streets to the Library of Celsus and the great theatre of the Roman Aegean.
Apr – OctANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and the Nek — deeply moving ground for Australian travellers.
Year-roundNo — Turkey became visa-free for Australian passport holders on 17 April 2026, allowing stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Previously an e-visa was required. Always confirm before travel. See our getting there & visas guide.
10–14 days lets you combine Istanbul (3–4 nights), Cappadocia (2–3), and either the Aegean coast (Ephesus, Bodrum) or the Mediterranean. A week is enough for Istanbul plus Cappadocia. See our itineraries guide.
April–May and September–October are ideal — warm, uncrowded and perfect for sightseeing and ballooning in Cappadocia. Summer suits the coast; Istanbul is rewarding year-round. See our best time to visit guide.
Yes — Turkey pairs superbly with Jordan (our Turkey & Jordan tour links Istanbul and Cappadocia with Petra and Wadi Rum) and, across the Aegean, with the Greek islands. See our Turkey & Jordan tour.