Turkey
Turkey: Istanbul’s Domes and Cappadocia’s Balloons
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Straddling two continents, Turkey offers one of the world's great cities and one of its most surreal landscapes.
Istanbul
The domes of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus ferry between Europe and Asia.
Cappadocia
Fairy-chimney valleys, cave hotels, and the unforgettable sight of hundreds of hot-air balloons rising at dawn. Book the balloon ride early.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul
Where East meets West
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- The Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace Museum
- Grand Bazaar
- Delhi (DEL) → Istanbul (IST)
💡 Cross to the Asian side on a cheap public ferry at sunset — it’s the best-value Bosphorus cruise in the city.
Day 2 — Istanbul
Bosphorus & bazaars
- Basilica Cistern
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul
Day 3 — Cappadocia
Balloons over fairy chimneys
- Göreme Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle
- Love Valley Cappadocia
- Cave Hotel, Göreme
Day 4 — Cappadocia
Underground cities
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Paşabağ Vadisi
- Cave Hotel, Göreme
Turkey kit
- • Modest wear for mosques (scarf for women)
- • Warm layer for the dawn balloon ride
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Cash in Turkish lira
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