Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore the historic Sultanahmet area, and enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Blue Mosque
Iconic mosque with six minarets and blue tiles.
Hagia Sophia
Former church and mosque, now a museum.
Grand Bazaar
Historic covered market with thousands of shops.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Comfortable hotel in the heart of old town.
Day 2 — Morning Bosphorus cruise, then fly to Cappadocia for a sunset viewpoint.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between two continents.
Flight to Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic views over fairy chimneys.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Luxurious cave hotel with terraces.
Day 3 — Hot air balloon ride at sunrise, explore Göreme Open Air Museum, and visit an underground city.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Multi-level underground ancient city.
Sultan Cave Suites
Return to your cave suite for the night.
Day 4 — Explore Uchisar Castle and Pasabag Monks Valley, then fly back to Istanbul.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Uchisar Castle
Castle with panoramic views.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Fairy chimneys with hermit cells.
Flight to Istanbul
Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul.
Sultan Cave Suites
Return to your Istanbul hotel.
Day 5 — Visit Topkapi Palace and the Spice Bazaar, then depart.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman palace with treasures and harem.
Spice Bazaar
Aromatic market with spices and sweets.
Galata Tower
Medieval tower with panoramic views.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Check-out and depart for airport.
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