Historic Istanbul & Cappadocia in 3 Days
3 days · 3 suggested stays
Day 1 — Morning at Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, afternoon at Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine marvel turned mosque, now a museum.
Blue Mosque
Iconic mosque with six minarets and blue tiles.
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' lavish residence with treasures.
Grand Bazaar
Historic covered market with thousands of shops.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Comfortable stay near all major sights.
Day 2 — Morning flight to Cappadocia, explore Göreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Castle.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Flight to Cappadocia
Morning flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches with frescoes, UNESCO site.
Uchisar Castle
Panoramic views from a natural fortress.
Sultan Cave Suites
Unique cave hotel with stunning views.
Day 3 — Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and Pasabag Monks Valley, then fly back to Istanbul.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Derinkuyu Underground City
Deep multi-level underground city from Byzantine era.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Fairy chimneys with hermit caves.
Flight to Istanbul
Afternoon flight back to Istanbul.
Sultan Cave Suites
Comfortable stay near all major sights.
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