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5-Day Private Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour Itinerary: 2 Days in Istanbul & 3 Days in Cappadocia with Hot Air Balloon Ride

At Private Istanbul Walking Tours, we craft customized itineraries in Istanbul and Cappadocia that blend history, cuisine, and culture. As one of the top tour companies in Turkey, we guarantee a seamless travel experience with professional guides and local expertise. Contact us today to book your private Istanbul and Cappadocia tour — a perfect mix of flavors, history, and adventure! Below, you can find a suggested itinerary for Istanbul and Cappadocia, including 3 nights of accommodation in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, all airport transfers, domestic flights, a hot air balloon ride, and private guided tours of Istanbul and Cappadocia.

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Day 1: Discover the Historic Old City of Istanbul: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Start your journey with a private guided Istanbul tour of the Sultanahmet district.

Visit world-famous landmarks such as:

  • Hagia Sophia – a stunning architectural masterpiece.

  • Blue Mosque – an icon of Ottoman splendor.

  • Topkapi Palace – home of the Ottoman sultans.

  • Grand Bazaar – perfect for shopping and cultural immersion.

Accommodation in Istanbul

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Day 2: Private Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul Across Two Continents

Today is dedicated to the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine on a private Istanbul food tour.

  • Start your tour with a Traditional Turkish breakfast at one of the most popular breakfast spots among locals.

  • After breakfast, indulge in the freshest baklava in the world, followed by a taste of Turkish coffee at a small boutique coffee shop.

  • Our tours continue with crossing to the Asian side by ferry and discovering the Kadikoy fish market, where locals shop.

  • At Kadikoy, if you're feeling adventurous, we'll taste mussels and kokoreç, then try Turkish and Kurdish kebabs at a family-run restaurant or enjoy an authentic home-cooked meal.

Accommodation in Istanbul

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Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia and Cappadocia’s Valleys, Fairy Chimneys Tour, or Sunset ATV Ride

In the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Then, our Cappadocia driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel.

Afternoon you have two options:

Option 1: You can visit Valleys:

  • Uchisar Castle – panoramic views from the highest point in Cappadocia.

  • Ortahisar village – charming stone houses and fortresses.

  • Red Valley & Rose Valley – short guided hike with incredible views.

Option 2: Enjoy an adventurous sunset ATV ride through:

  • Cappadocia’s stunning valleys, watching the fairy chimneys glow in golden light.

Accommodation in Cappadocia.

Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Guided Cappadocia Tour

Wake up early for the highlight of your trip: a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride at sunrise, floating over valleys and fairy chimneys. After the hot air balloon ride, you will return to your hotel for breakfast.

Continue with a guided Cappadocia tour:

  • Explore Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City, an engineering marvel carved into rock.

  • Goreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO site).

  • Devrent Valley & Pasabag – famous for fairy chimneys.

  • Avanos pottery workshops.

Accommodation in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Fly to Istanbul 

Transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your return to Istanbul. In Istanbul, our driver will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to your hotel.

Accommodation in Istanbul.

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