Turkey's Ancient Wonders & Fairy Chimneys

7 days · 7 suggested stays

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

Hagia Sophia
Visit the iconic Byzantine cathedral and mosque.
Blue Mosque
Stunning blue-tiled interior Ottoman mosque.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Boutique hotel in historic Sultanahmet.

Day 2 — Istanbul palaces, bazaar, and evening cruise (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with harem views.
Grand Bazaar
One of the world's largest covered markets.
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — More hotels
Continue stay at this central boutique hotel.

Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia, explore Goreme and valleys (overnight: Cappadocia)

Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches and monasteries.
Pigeon Valley
Hiking trail through fairy chimney landscape.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.

Day 4 — Valley hike, underground cities, and sunset (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient subterranean city complex.
Rose Valley
Stunning red-hued rock formations.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic viewpoint for sunset views.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Rest in your traditional cave suite.

Day 5 — Drive to Pamukkale, visit Hierapolis ruins (overnight: Pamukkale)

Transfer to Pamukkale
Long drive or flight to Denizli region.
Hierapolis Theatre
Ancient Roman theatre with mountain views.
Hierapolis Necropolis
Extensive ancient cemetery with tombstones.
Melrose House — More hotels
Comfortable hotel near the travertines.

Day 6 — Pamukkale travertines and Cleopatra's Pool (overnight: Pamukkale)

Pamukkale Travertines
White calcium carbonate thermal pools.
Cleopatra Antique Pool
Swim among ancient columns in thermal water.
Hierapolis Museum
Artifacts from the ancient city.
Melrose House — More hotels
Final night near the thermal pools.

Day 7 — Departure from Denizli/Istanbul (overnight: Pamukkale)

Departure Transfer
Transfer to Denizli airport for flight home.
Apollo Temple
Ruins of the temple dedicated to Apollo.
Melrose House — More hotels
Check out and store luggage if needed.

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