7 days in Istanbul & Cappadocia Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and stop by Ortakoy.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Istanbul. In March, daytime highs in Istanbul are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Urgup.

Balloon Rides has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, then learn about winemaking at Kocabag Winery, and finally stop by Antikite Ottoman. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Keslik Monastery, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Gore Harabeleri, and then get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Urgup trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Istanbul to Urgup in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Istanbul in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Urgup, with lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.