Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Hagia Sophia
Visit this historic Byzantine masterpiece.
Blue Mosque
Stunning blue-tiled interior mosque.
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with Harem.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Luxury hotel in historic center.

Day 2 — Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, and flight to Cappadocia (overnight: Istanbul)

Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets.
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between continents.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevşehir/Kayseri.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Authentic cave hotel in Göreme.

Day 3 — Göreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Castle (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches and monasteries.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic fortress with panoramic views.
Pigeon Valley
Hiking trail through fairy chimney rocks.
Goreme Sunset Point
Best spot for evening sunset photos.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 4 — Underground Cities and Zelve Valley (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive subterranean city for thousands.
Zelve Open Air Museum
Valley of monasteries and rock dwellings.
Avanos
Traditional pottery town on the river.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Return to your cave hotel.

Day 5 — Love Valley hike and departure (overnight: Cappadocia)

Love Valley
Phallic-shaped rock formations.
Transfer to Airport
Drive to Nevşehir airport.
Flight to Istanbul
Domestic flight back to Istanbul.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Final night in Istanbul.

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