Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul and explore Sultanahmet district.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Visit this iconic Byzantine masterpiece.
Blue Mosque
See the stunning blue Iznik tiles inside.
Topkapi Palace
Explore the Ottoman sultans' residence.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Comfortable stay in the historic center.
Day 2 — Bosphorus cruise and Grand Bazaar.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Sail between Europe and Asia.
Grand Bazaar
Shop for carpets, spices, and jewelry.
Basilica Cistern
Walk among ancient Medusa heads.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Rest after a day of exploration.
Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia and visit Goreme Open Air Museum.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Explore rock-cut churches and monasteries.
Uchisar Castle
Climb for panoramic valley views.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Stay in a traditional cave hotel.
Day 4 — Hot air balloon ride and Red Valley hike.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Tour
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Red Valley Hike
Scenic walk through red-hued canyons.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore the vast subterranean city.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Relax in your cave suite.
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Day 5 — Avanos pottery and return flight to Istanbul.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Avanos Pottery Workshop
Try making traditional clay pottery.
Return Flight to Istanbul
Fly back to Istanbul for departure.
Galata Tower
Views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.
Spice Bazaar
Buy Turkish delight and spices.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
Sultan Cave Suites
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