Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where your greeter will meet you for the transfer to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the evening is yours to settle in and rest up for the days ahead.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guide picks you up around 9:00 am and takes you on a walking tour through Istanbul's historic center. You'll see Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hipodrome, Hagia Sophia, and finish at the Grand Bazaar. Lunch happens sometime during the afternoon depending on the tour flow. Head back to your hotel afterward for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Blue Mosque (Sultahahmet Camii)
- Visit Hipodrome
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque (Sultahahmet Camii) Hipodrome Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
After your guide collects you at 9:00 am, you'll head to Dolmabahce Palace and then take a Bosphorus cruise to see the city from the water. Later you'll check out Taksim Square and walk along Istiklal Street before stopping at the Spice Bazaar. You'll grab lunch at some point during the day, then return to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dolmabahce Palace
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Visit Taksim Square
- Visit Istiklal Street
- Visit Spice Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Dolmabahce Palace Taksim Square Istiklal Street Spice Bazaar - Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Your greeter transfers you to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Kayseri, which gets you to Cappadocia. Once you land and meet your Cappadocia greeter, you'll head to your cave hotel to check in and relax for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Cappadocia
An early morning pickup happens around 5:30 am if you're interested in the optional hot air balloon ride, which depends on weather. You'll return to your hotel afterward for rest and breakfast. Then around 10:30 am your guide picks you up again for a tour covering Göreme Museum, the underground city of Kaymaklı, and Uchisar Castle. Lunch fits in somewhere during the afternoon. You'll head back to your hotel to rest overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Göreme Museum
- Visit Kaymaklı Underground City
- Visit Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Landmarks/POIs Göreme Museum Kaymaklı Underground City Uchisar Castle - Day 6
Cappadocia
Your guide picks you up around 10:30 am for a tour that covers Zelve Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys at Pasabag, and Devrent Valley. You'll stop in Avanos and try your hand at pottery making during the tour. Lunch breaks vary depending on the schedule. After finishing up, you'll return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zelve Open Air Museum
- Visit Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Visit Avanos
- Pottery Making Activity
Landmarks/POIs Zelve Open Air Museum Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Devrent Valley Avanos - Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Your greeter will transfer you to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, bringing your tour to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
