Itinerary
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Evening: Leisure stroll around Sultanahmet Square (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia from outside).
Dinner: Traditional Turkish cuisine.
Hagia Sophia.
Blue Mosque.
Topkapi Palace.
Basilica Cistern.
Evening: Walk along Hippodrome & Sultanahmet Square.
Morning: Bosphorus Cruise (spend 2 hrs between Europe & Asia).Dolmabahçe Palace.
Taksim Square & Istiklal Street (cafés, shopping, nightlife).
Evening: Galata Tower (sunset view).
Morning: Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar.
Ferry to Kadıköy (Asian side) – street food tour.
Evening: Return, enjoy Turkish Hammam
Flight to Kayseri/Nevşehir (1.5 hrs).
Check in to cave hotel in Göreme/Uçhisar.
Sunset at Göreme Panorama or Red Valley.
Sunrise: Hot Air Balloon Ride (weather permitting).
Open Air Museum (UNESCO).
Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), Devrent Valley (fairy chimneys).
Avanos (pottery town).
Evening: Turkish Night Show or dinner in cave restaurant.
Visit Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City.
Hike in Ihlara Valley.
Uchisar Castle (highest point of Cappadocia).
Sunset at Ortahisar or Rose Valley.
Flight or drive to Antalya (flight is quicker via Istanbul or Kayseri–Antalya).
Check in at resort/hotel (preferably Old Town Kaleiçi or beach area).
Evening: Explore Kaleiçi Old Town – Hadrian’s Gate, marina, Ottoman houses.
Morning: Düden Waterfalls or Kursunlu Waterfalls.
Afternoon: Relax at Konyaaltı Beach or Lara Beach.
Evening: Stroll in Kaleiçi, enjoy seafood by the marina.
Option 1: Day trip to Pamukkale (thermal pools, Hierapolis ruins – long but possible).
Option 2: Termessos ancient city (ruins in the mountains).
Option 3: Relaxing beach day before flight.
Evening: Flight back home from Antalya Airport.
