Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll land at the airport and hop into your included transfer heading to the hotel. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is yours to do as you like, whether that means relaxing at the hotel or getting out to explore Istanbul on your own.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul independently
- Day 2
Istanbul City Tour
Your guide meets you at 9:00 AM and you'll spend the full day checking out Istanbul's major landmarks. You'll see Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with some free time built in for lunch. By around 5:00 PM you'll head back to the hotel and have the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of the Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of the Hippodrome
- Guided tour of the Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a restaurant of your choice
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Early in the morning you'll transfer to the airport for your included flight heading east to Cappadocia. After you arrive, your guide will meet you and you'll start exploring the unique rock formations around the region. You'll walk through Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Imagination Valley, Pasabag Monks Valley, and Avanos with lunch included. Later in the afternoon you'll catch views of the Goreme area before checking into your cave hotel built right into the rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open Air Museum
- Guided tour of Devrent Imagination Valley
- Guided tour of Pasabag Monks Valley
- Guided tour of Avanos
- Panoramic view of Goreme
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Devrent Imagination Valley Pasabag Monks Valley Avanos Goreme 
- Day 4
Cappadocia Exploration
Your guide meets you at 9:30 AM for another full day out in Cappadocia's landscape. You'll head to Rose Valley and Pigeon Valley, then choose between exploring Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City (lunch is included at a local spot). From there you'll see Ortahisar Village and Avanos Valley before returning to your cave hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rose Valley
- Guided tour of Pigeon Valley
- Guided tour of Derinkuyu Underground City or Kaymakli Underground City
- Guided tour of Ortahisar Village
- Guided tour of Avanos Valley
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia (book and pay locally)
Landmarks Rose Valley Pigeon Valley Derinkuyu Underground City Kaymakli Underground City Ortahisar Village Avanos Valley - Day 5
Cappadocia to Istanbul
After breakfast at your cave hotel you'll check out and transfer to the airport for your included flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive back in Istanbul, your tour ends and you'll head to your next plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
