Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Comfortable stay in the historic heart.
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine architecture masterpiece.
Blue Mosque
Famous for its blue Iznik tiles.

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

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' administrative HQ.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets.
Basilica Cistern
Ancient underground water reservoir.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia and sunset views. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevşehir.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic view of fairy chimneys.

Day 4 — Hot air balloon and open-air museum. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Hot Air Balloon Tour
Sunrise flight over valleys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches with frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Highest point in Cappadocia.
Avanos
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Underground city and departure. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient subterranean city.
Return Flight to Istanbul
Fly back to Istanbul for departure.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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