4 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour

Hippodrome and ObelisksWalk through the square where chariot races once drew crowds in Byzantine Constantinople. Surviving monuments mark the line of the former racecourse.

Blue MosqueVisit the Ottoman mosque beside the Hippodrome. Its blue tile decoration and large prayer hall are among the main features inside.

Hagia SophiaSee a building that has served as both a church and a mosque. Its great dome and layered decoration reflect different periods of Istanbul’s history.

Lunch in the Old CityStop for an included restaurant lunch between the guided visits. Drinks are paid for separately.

Topkapi Palace and HaremExplore the palace complex used by Ottoman sultans. The visit includes the Harem, where the royal household lived.

Grand Bazaar and shopping stopsBrowse the covered market’s lanes and shops. On Sundays, when the Grand Bazaar is closed, the tour visits another shopping location.

Devrent ValleyNotice the different shapes in the eroded rocks. Some resemble animals, including the valley’s familiar camel-shaped formation.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee tall fairy chimneys with broad stone caps. Rock-cut rooms show how people adapted some of these formations for use.

Goreme Panoramic ViewLook across Goreme and the surrounding ridges. The viewpoint shows the village within the wider Cappadocia landscape.

Lunch during the Red TourA restaurant meal is included as part of the day. Order and pay for drinks separately.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a pottery demonstration in a town known for working with clay. See how the potter shapes a vessel on the wheel.

Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through an old settlement carved into valley walls. Its rock-cut homes and places of worship show how the site was once inhabited.

Uchisar Castle exteriorView the large rock citadel rising above Uchisar. This is an outside viewing stop and does not include castle entry.

Rose ValleySee pale and pink rock bands along the valley slopes. Carved spaces appear among the folds of the landscape.

Underground CityFollow the visitor route through rooms built below ground for shelter. Steps and narrow passages connect the different spaces.

Lunch on the Yellow TourStop for an included meal during the sightseeing route. Drinks cost extra.

Pigeon ValleyLook for small pigeon houses cut into the cliffs. These openings were used to keep birds whose droppings helped fertilize local fields.

Gulludere ValleyChoose the optional valley walk of up to 2 hours to see the rock scenery on foot. You may stay with the vehicle instead.

Cavusin VillageSee the old rock settlement above today’s village. Its remaining rooms and church spaces form part of the area’s local history.