Turkey Highlights: Istanbul & Cappadocia
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul and explore the Sultanahmet district.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral with stunning mosaics.
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue Iznik tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Historic covered market with thousands of shops.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Luxury hotel in the heart of historic center.
Day 2 — Istanbul palaces and transfer to Cappadocia.
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with harem views.
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
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Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 3 — Göreme Open Air Museum and underground cities.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut chapels and frescoes.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient subterranean city complex.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with panoramic views.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 4 — Valley hiking and Avanos pottery village.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Rose Valley Hike
Scenic hike through pink-hued rock formations.
Avanos Pottery
Watch artisans make traditional red clay pottery.
Goreme Sunset Point
Viewpoint for spectacular valley sunsets.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Traditional cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 5 — Final sights and departure from Cappadocia.
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Zelve Open Air Museum
Abandoned cave dwellings and three valleys.
Kaymakli Underground City
Large multi-level underground city.
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Nevşehir airport for flight out.
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Check-out from final morning stay.
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