Turkey Highlights: Istanbul & Cappadocia
5 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet highlights
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Visit the iconic Byzantine cathedral-mosque.
Blue Mosque
Stunning blue Iznik tiles inside this mosque.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Comfortable stay in the heart of Old Town.
Day 2 — Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, fly to Cappadocia
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with treasury views.
Grand Bazaar
One of the world's largest covered markets.
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Authentic cave hotel in Göreme.
Day 3 — Göreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, balloon
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise flight over fairy chimneys.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches with stunning frescoes.
Uchisar Castle
Volcanic rock fortress with panoramic views.
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Sultan Cave Suites
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Day 4 — Zelve Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Avanos
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Zelve Open Air Museum
Valley of monasteries and rock formations.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Massive ancient underground city complex.
Avanos
Traditional pottery town on the Red River.
Sultan Cave Suites
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Day 5 — Devrent Valley, Rose Valley, departure
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Devrent Valley
Imagination Valley with unique rock shapes.
Rose Valley
Scenic valley with rose-colored rock cliffs.
Transfer to Airport
Private transfer to Nevşehir airport.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
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