Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Stay in the heart of historic Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia
Visit the iconic Byzantine cathedral.
Blue Mosque
See the stunning blue Iznik tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Shop for souvenirs and spices.

Day 2 — Topkapi Palace and flight to Cappadocia (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Explore Ottoman sultans' residences.
Flight to Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Rest in a traditional cave hotel.

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

Göreme Open Air Museum
View ancient rock-cut churches.
Uchisar Castle
Climb for panoramic valley views.
Rose Valley
Hike through pink-hued rock formations.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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

Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore vast subterranean city.
Avanos
Watch pottery making on the river.
Goreme Sunset Point
Watch sunset over fairy chimneys.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Devrent Valley and departure (overnight: Cappadocia)

Devrent Valley
See 'Valley of Monsters' rock shapes.
Zelve Open Air Museum
Walk through abandoned cave dwellings.
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Nevşehir airport.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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