Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights

5 days · 5 suggested stays

Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul and explore the historic Sultanahmet district. (overnight: Istanbul)

Hagia Sophia
Visit this iconic Byzantine masterpiece.
Blue Mosque
See the stunning blue Iznik tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Shop for spices, carpets, and souvenirs.
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Stay in a luxury hotel near sites.

Day 2 — More Istanbul sights then fly to Cappadocia. (overnight: Istanbul)

Topkapi Palace
Explore Ottoman sultans' imperial home.
Basilica Cistern
Walk among ancient Medusa heads.
Flight to Cappadocia
Fly Istanbul to Nevşehir/Kayseri.
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Sleep in traditional Cappadocian caves.

Day 3 — Discover Goreme Open Air Museum and valleys. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Göreme Open Air Museum
View rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Climb the highest point in Göreme.
Rose Valley Hike
Walk through pink-hued rock formations.
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Relax in your cave suite.

Day 4 — Explore underground cities and Avanos pottery. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Derinkuyu Underground City
Descend into an ancient subterranean city.
Avanos Pottery
Watch artisans make red clay pottery.
Goreme Sunset Point
Watch the sunset over fairy chimneys.
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Final night in Cappadocia.

Day 5 — Morning stroll and departure from Cappadocia. (overnight: Cappadocia)

Devrent Valley
See the famous 'Valley of Imagination'.
Kaymakli Underground City
Explore another vast underground complex.
Local Lunch
Enjoy Turkish manti and tea.
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Nevşehir airport.
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