Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Central boutique hotel in historic center.
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine mosque and museum.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market for souvenirs.

Day 2 — More Istanbul sights, evening flight (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' imperial palace.
Basilica Cistern
Underground water reservoir with Medusa heads.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from IST or SAW.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Luxury cave hotel in Goreme.

Day 3 — Goreme Open Air Museum and valleys (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches with frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with panoramic views.
Rose Valley
Scenic hiking trail through pink rocks.
Goreme Sunset Point
Best vantage point for sunset.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 4 — Underground cities and Avanos (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient underground shelter.
Avanos
Traditional pottery town on river.
Zelve Open Air Museum
Abandoned valley village and monastery.
Pigeon Valley
Scenic path carved by erosion.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Final morning and departure (overnight: Cappadocia)

Love Valley
Phallic-shaped rock formations.
Devrent Valley
Imagination Valley with colorful rocks.
Transfer to Airport
Drive to Nevşehir airport.
Kaymakli Underground City
Another extensive underground city.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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