Turkey Highlights: Istanbul & Cappadocia

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Luxury hotel in historic Sultanahmet district.
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral turned mosque.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market with 4000+ shops.

Day 2 — Istanbul palaces and Bosphorus cruise (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' primary residence.
Basilica Cistern
Underground water reservoir with Medusa heads.
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia.
Spice Bazaar
Vibrant market selling spices and sweets.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia, cave hotel check-in (overnight: Cappadocia)

Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches with frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with panoramic views.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Luxury cave hotel in Göreme.

Day 4 — Hot air balloon and underground cities (overnight: Cappadocia)

Devrent Valley
Imagination Valley with unique rock formations.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive subterranean city housing thousands.
Avanos
Traditional pottery town on the river.
Rose Valley Hike
Scenic hike through pink-hued rock valleys.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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

Zelve Open Air Museum
Valley monastery complex with three sections.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic viewpoint over the valley.
Transfer to Airport
Private transfer to Nevşehir airport.
Red Valley
Dramatic red rock formations at sunset.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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