Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar. (overnight: Istanbul)

Blue Mosque Visit
Iconic Ottoman mosque with blue Iznik tiles.
Basilica Cistern
Underground water reservoir with Medusa heads.
Grand Bazaar
Historic covered market with spices and goods.
Blue House Hostel — Visit site — More hotels
Budget-friendly hostel in Sultanahmet.

Day 2 — Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Bazaar, then fly to Cappadocia. (overnight: Istanbul)

Suleymaniye Mosque
Sinan's masterpiece with city views.
Spice Bazaar
Vibrant market for Turkish delights and tea.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevşehir/Kayseri.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel — Visit site — More hotels
Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.

Day 3 — Göreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and underground city. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches with frescoes.
Kaymakli Underground City
Massive underground shelter complex.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with panoramic views.
Avanos Village
Traditional pottery workshops on river.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 4 — Devrent Valley, Love Valley hike, and sunset point. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Devrent Valley
Imagination Valley with castle-like rocks.
Love Valley Hike
Scenic trail through fairy chimney formations.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic viewpoint for sunset viewing.
Red Valley Walk
Short hike ending at sunset viewpoints.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

Day 5 — Pasabag Monks Valley and departure from Cappadocia. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Pasabag Monks Valley
Valley of monastic cells in fairy chimneys.
Pigeon Valley
Tunnels carved by pigeons for nesting.
Transfer to Airport
Taxi or shuttle to Nevşehir airport.
Rose Valley View
Overlook of the rose-hued canyon.
Sultan Cave Suites — More hotels
Suggested stay for tonight.

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