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The journey
Discover two of Turkey's most iconic destinations in just 5 days, combining Istanbul's imperial landmarks with Cappadocia's extraordinary valleys and underground cities. Explore the Old City's highlights, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, before flying to Cappadocia for panoramic viewpoints, fairy chimneys, rock-cut heritage, and Kaymaklı Underground City. The journey also includes a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, the North and South Cappadocia tours, and return domestic flights with transfers throughout.
At a glance
Day by day
Meet and greet on arrival, followed by your hotel transfer. Enjoy free time to wander the Historic Peninsula and along the Bosphorus; at sunset, domes and minarets paint the skyline for your first taste of Istanbul's magic.
Overnight: Istanbul
Explore Hagia Sophia, known for its imperial domes and luminous mosaics.
Continue to Topkapı Palace, the sultans' realm of courtyards, treasury, and Harem aura.
Visit the Hippodrome, the Roman ceremonial square with its ancient monuments.
See the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and iconic blue tiles.
End the day at the Grand Bazaar, a vibrant maze of crafts and spices.
Overnight: Istanbul
Take an early flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, followed by your hotel transfer.
Visit Uçhisar for wide panoramas from the castle.
Continue to Rose Valley, where the rocks glow pink at sunset.
Explore Çavuşin, a storied village of rock-cut houses and churches.
Stop at Love Valley for whimsical fairy chimneys and perfect photo opportunities.
Discover Kaymaklı Underground City, a hidden network of tunnels and chambers.
Walk through Pigeon Valley, known for its cliff-carved dovecotes and gentle trails.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Begin the day with a hot-air balloon flight for 360° dawn views over Cappadocia.
Take in wide-angle views of valleys and fairy chimneys from Göreme Panorama.
Visit Zelve Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO site with rock-hewn churches and frescoes. Entry is included.
Continue to Avanos Pottery Workshops for a master demonstration, with an optional try at the wheel and optional shopping.
Enjoy an included lunch with a curated local menu.
Explore Devrent (Imagination) Valley, known for its naturally sculpted rock formations.
Walk through Paşabağ (Monks Valley), home to iconic twin- and triple-topped chimneys on an easy trail.
Stop at the Three Beauties for a classic photo opportunity.
In the evening, take your flight back to Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
12:00 hotel check-out, followed by your airport transfer and departure from Istanbul.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
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