Mystical Turkey: Istanbul & Cappadocia
5 days · 4 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet's highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine church turned mosque, now museum.
Blue Mosque
Stunning mosque with six minarets and blue tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Historic covered market with thousands of shops.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Charming hotel in the heart of old town.
Day 2 — Morning Bosphorus cruise, then fly to Cappadocia. Afternoon explore Uchisar Castle and Göreme Open Air Museum.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat tour between two continents.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevsehir or Kayseri.
Uchisar Castle
Massive rock citadel with panoramic views.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Luxurious cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 3 — Sunrise hot air balloon ride, then explore Göreme Open Air Museum and Pasabag Monks Valley.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Fairy chimneys with monk's caves.
Sultan Cave Suites
Luxurious cave hotel in Göreme.
Avanos
Day 4 — Morning explore Derinkuyu Underground City, then fly back to Istanbul. Afternoon visit Spice Bazaar and Galata Tower.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Derinkuyu Underground City
Ancient multi-level underground city.
Flight to Istanbul
Domestic flight back to Istanbul.
Spice Bazaar
Aromatic market with spices and sweets.
Sultan Cave Suites
Charming hotel in the heart of old town.
Day 5 — Visit Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern, then depart.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' opulent palace.
Basilica Cistern
Ancient underground water reservoir.
Airport Transfer
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure.
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