Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral turned mosque.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue tiles.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Historic hotel in Sultanahmet district.

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

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' primary residence.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevşehir airport.
Pigeon Valley
Scenic hiking trail with rock formations.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Traditional cave hotel in Goreme.

Day 3 — Hot air balloon and underground cities (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches and monasteries.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient underground city.
Love Valley
Distinctive phallic rock formations.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic viewpoint over the valley.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 4 — Valleys tour and castle exploration (overnight: Cappadocia)

Red Valley Hike
Scenic hike through red-hued rocks.
Uchisar Castle
Highest point in Cappadocia.
Avanos
Famous pottery town on the river.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Fairy chimneys shaped like monks.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Zelve Museum and departure (overnight: Cappadocia)

Zelve Open Air Museum
Abandoned cave dwellings and valleys.
Ortahisar Castle
Volcanic rock castle with views.
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Nevşehir airport.
Sultan Cave Suites
Final breakfast at cave hotel.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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