Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

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

Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine mosque and church.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman blue-tiled mosque.
Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim — Visit site — More hotels
Modern hotel in Taksim district.

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

Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' imperial palace.
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market with spices.
Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim — Visit site — More hotels
Modern hotel in Taksim district.

Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia, visit Uchisar Castle (overnight: Cappadocia)

Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight approx 75 mins.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with views.
Goreme Cave Hotel — More hotels
Traditional cave accommodation.

Day 4 — Hot air balloon and Göreme Open Air Museum (overnight: Cappadocia)

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive subterranean city.
Goreme Cave Hotel — More hotels
Traditional cave accommodation.

Day 5 — Rose Valley hike and departure (overnight: Cappadocia)

Rose Valley Hike
Scenic sunset hike through red rocks.
Return Flight to Istanbul
Domestic flight approx 75 mins.
Sultanahmet Hotel — More hotels
Hotel near historic center.

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