Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll land at Istanbul Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. After getting settled, the rest of the day is open for you to explore on your own or just relax. The city mixes old and new, so whether you wander around neighborhoods or grab dinner near your hotel, you'll start getting a feel for the place.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul independently - ancient and modern sites, night markets, and charming architecture
- Day 2
Istanbul Street Food Tour to Cappadocia
Start this morning at the Spice Market where you can walk through the stalls and take in the aromas and colors. Later, you'll board a boat cruise through the Bosphorus to see palaces and villages lining both shores. In the afternoon, head to Kadikoy Market to try some street food and local Turkish dishes. By evening, you'll board an overnight bus heading toward Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Lunch (Street food tasting at Kadikoy Market - traditional savory and sweet tastes of Turkish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Spice Market visit
- Bosphorus sightseeing boat cruise
- Kadikoy Market visit with street food tasting
- Istanbul Street Food Tour
Landmarks/POIs Spice Market Bosphorus Kadikoy Market - Day 3
Cappadocia Tour
After arriving early in Cappadocia, you'll check out Devrent Valley and then move on to Pasabag where you can see the unique rock formations. Next, you'll visit Avanos village sitting along the river, known for its pottery workshops. In the afternoon, see Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-carved churches. Later, head to Uchisar Village to see the natural citadel before settling in for the night in Goreme.
Included Activities
- Devrent Valley visit
- Pasabag (Monk's Valley) visit
- Avanos village visit with pottery focus
- Goreme Open Air Museum visit
- Uchisar Village visit
- Cappadocia tour
Landmarks/POIs Devrent Valley Pasabag (Monk's Valley) Avanos Goreme Open Air Museum Uchisar Village - Day 4
Cappadocia Tour to Istanbul
You'll hike through Red Valley passing orchards, vineyards, and those distinctive rock formations and houses. After that, visit the old Christian village of Cavusin and then walk through Pigeon Valley where you'll see all the small carved windows in the rocks. In the afternoon, explore Kaymakli Underground City and stop at Ortahisar Village plus the old Greek village of Sinasos. By evening, you'll board the overnight bus back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Red Valley hike
- Cavusin village visit
- Pigeon Valley visit
- Kaymakli Underground City visit
- Ortahisar Village visit
- Sinasos (old Greek village) visit
Landmarks/POIs Red Valley Cavusin Pigeon Valley Kaymakli Underground City Ortahisar Village Sinasos - Day 5
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll arrive back in Istanbul early in the morning and your tour ends at that point. From the airport, it's time to head home or continue with your own plans from there.
