5-Day Turkey History & Food Tour

5 days · 5 suggested stays

Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet and local cuisine (overnight: Istanbul)

Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine mosque-museum with stunning architecture.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue Iznik tiles inside.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets in the world.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — Visit site — More hotels
Historic boutique hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet.

Day 2 — Istanbul palaces and transfer flight to Cappadocia (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' residence with Treasury and Harem.
Basilica Cistern
Underground water reservoir with Medusa heads.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — Visit site — More hotels
Traditional cave hotel in Göreme with rooftop views.

Day 3 — Cappadocia valleys, castles, and underground cities (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches with frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic fortress offering panoramic valley views.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive subterranean city housing thousands.
Goreme Sunset Point
Scenic viewpoint for sunset over fairy chimneys.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 4 — Valley hikes and traditional Turkish lunch (overnight: Cappadocia)

Red Valley Hike
Stunning red rock formations and ancient ruins.
Avanos Pottery Village
Watch artisans make pottery on the riverbank.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formations.
Love Valley Walk
Phallic-shaped rock pillars and hiking trails.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Final sights and departure from Cappadocia (overnight: Cappadocia)

Kaymakli Underground City
Large multi-level underground city near Göreme.
Pigeon Valley
Scenic trail with carved pigeon holes in rocks.
Transfer to Airport
Private transfer to Nevşehir airport.
Zelve Open Air Museum
Abandoned village built into rock formations.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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