Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After you check in, take time to rest and settle in following your flight.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start with a buffet breakfast at the hotel, then you have the day to wander around Istanbul's Old City on your own until checkout by noon. Around 4-6 PM, a driver picks you up and takes you to the airport for your night flight heading to Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Open buffet breakfast in the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
Optional Activities
- Istanbul Old-City Tour
- Self-guided exploration of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern - Day 3
Cappadocia
If you're interested, early morning hot air balloon flights are available (optional). Your guide meets you around 9:45-10:00 AM to explore northern Cappadocia, including panoramic views, the Open Air Museum, valleys, and the village of Avanos. You'll return to the hotel for a free afternoon to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of northern Cappadocia
- Panoramic View of Goreme
- Open Air Museum entrance
- The Valley of Three Beauties
- The Village of Avanos
- The Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley)
- The Valley of Paşabağ
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flights in Cappadocia
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Goreme Open Air Museum Valley of Three Beauties Avanos Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley) Valley of Paşabağ - Day 4
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Around 9:45-10:00 AM, your guide takes you through southern Cappadocia to see dramatic valleys, underground cities, and a historic castle. In the afternoon, you'll head to the airport based on your flight schedule, then fly back to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of southern Cappadocia
- The Valley of Red
- The Çavuşin Valley
- The Valley of Love
- The Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu entrance
- The Valley of the Doves
- The Castle of Çavuşin
Landmarks/POIs Valley of Red Çavuşin Valley Valley of Love Underground City of Kaymakli Underground City of Derinkuyu Valley of the Doves Castle of Çavuşin - Day 5
Istanbul
Based on your international flight departure time, you'll get picked up from the hotel and transferred to Istanbul Airport. The operator suggests arranging pickup about 5 hours before your flight departs so you have time to check in and get through security.
