Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral with stunning mosaics.
Blue Mosque
Famous for its blue Iznik tile interior work.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — Visit site — More hotels
Central hotel near major historic sites.

Day 2 — Visit Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with harem and treasury.
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market with spices and jewelry.
Basilica Cistern
Underground water reservoir with Medusa heads.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — Visit site — More hotels
Continue stay at central hotel.

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
Rock-cut churches with early Christian frescoes.
Sultan Cave Suites — Visit site — More hotels
Authentic cave hotel in Göreme.

Day 4 — Hot air balloon ride and valley hike in Cappadocia. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys and valleys.
Rose Valley Hike
Scenic trek through red-hued rock formations.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic view of the Göreme landscape.
Sultan Cave Suites — Visit site — More hotels
Continue stay in Göreme cave hotel.

Day 5 — Visit underground city and fly back to Istanbul. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Ancient multi-level underground shelter city.
Return Flight to Istanbul
Domestic flight from Nevşehir to Istanbul.
Sultan Cave Suites — Visit site — More hotels
Final night return to Istanbul hotel.

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