Turkey & Azerbaijan

Istanbul 3N · Cappadocia 2N · Baku 4N

Duration

9 nights / 10 days

Trip style

Multi-country

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Istanbul Old City Tour
Istanbul City and Bosphorus
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Cappadocia Sightseeing

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. If time permits, explore Sultanahmet Square and the surrounding historic area. Overnight: Istanbul.

Day 2Istanbul Old City Tour

Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square and the historic Sultanahmet district. Explore the Grand Bazaar if open and convenient. Overnight: Istanbul.

Day 3Istanbul City and Bosphorus

Visit Topkapi Palace if included, then explore the Spice Bazaar and waterfront. Optional Bosphorus cruise in the afternoon or evening, subject to the operating schedule. Overnight: Istanbul.

Day 4Istanbul to Cappadocia

Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir. On arrival, transfer to Cappadocia and check in. Visit Göreme town or a nearby panoramic viewpoint if time permits. Overnight: Cappadocia.

Day 5Cappadocia Sightseeing

Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ Valley, Devrent Valley and selected fairy-chimney viewpoints. Optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride, subject to weather and operator confirmation. Overnight: Cappadocia.

Day 6Cappadocia to Baku

Transfer to the airport and fly to Baku using a suitable confirmed flight connection. Arrival transfer, hotel check-in and evening leisure along Baku Boulevard if time permits. Overnight: Baku.

Day 7Baku City Tour

Visit Baku Old City (Icherisheher), Maiden Tower exterior, Palace of the Shirvanshahs area, Highland Park and the Flame Towers viewpoint. Enjoy the waterfront in the evening. Overnight: Baku.

Day 8Gobustan Excursion

Travel to Gobustan to visit the rock-art museum and archaeological landscape. Optional mud volcano excursion depending on road conditions and availability. Return to Baku. Overnight: Baku.

Day 9Absheron Peninsula

Visit Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain). Return to Baku and enjoy shopping or leisure time. Overnight: Baku.

Day 10Departure

Breakfast, check out and transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for departure.

Included

9 hotel nights: Istanbul 3N, Cappadocia 2N and Baku 4N.
Daily breakfast.
Istanbul airport transfers and Cappadocia airport transfers.
Baku airport transfers and sightseeing transport.
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia only if included.
Cappadocia–Baku flight only if expressly included in the final quote.
Listed sightseeing tours and entrance fees where explicitly specified.

Not included

International flights to Turkey and from Azerbaijan unless quoted.
Istanbul–Cappadocia domestic flight and Cappadocia–Baku airfare unless included.
Visa/entry requirements for both countries, travel insurance and unquoted compulsory charges.
Hot-air balloon ride, Bosphorus cruise and optional activities unless included.
Attraction admissions not specified in the final quote.
Lunch, dinner, personal expenses, tips and services not listed in inclusions.