Istanbul & Cappadocia Highlights
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet district
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral turned mosque.
Blue Mosque
Famous for its blue Iznik tiles.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Boutique hotel in historic center.
Day 2 — Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' main residence.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets.
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat tour between continents.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Continue stay at same hotel.
Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia, explore Goreme
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Ancient rock-cut churches.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Traditional cave hotel experience.
Day 4 — Valley hike and underground city
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive subterranean city complex.
Red Valley Hike
Scenic sunset hike through valleys.
Goreme Sunset Point
Panoramic view of fairy chimneys.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Second night in cave hotel.
Day 5 — Uchisar Castle and departure
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Uchisar Castle
Highest point in Cappadocia.
Return Flight to Istanbul
Fly back to Istanbul for departure.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Final night before leaving Turkey.
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