Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul and explore the Sultanahmet district.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Central hotel in historic Sultanahmet district.
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral turned mosque.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue tiles.
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with Harem views.
Day 2 — Bosphorus cruise and Grand Bazaar before flight.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia.
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market with spices and gems.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Luxurious cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 3 — Hot air balloon at sunrise and Göreme Open Air Museum.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches and monasteries.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic fortress with panoramic views.
Pigeon Valley
Scenic hiking trail through rock formations.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Day 4 — Underground cities and Avanos pottery village.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive multi-level underground city.
Avanos Pottery Village
Watch artisans make traditional red clay pots.
Red Valley Sunset
Stunning red rock formations at dusk.
Zelve Open Air Museum
Valley of abandoned cave dwellings.
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Day 5 — Final morning sights and departure from Cappadocia.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Kaymakli Underground City
Another impressive subterranean city complex.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic view of the Göreme valley.
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport.
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