
Tour · 6 nights · with Just You
A six-night escorted tour with Just You that moves from the palaces and bazaars of Istanbul to the moonlike rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia in Turkey.
Highlights
Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks in IstanbulIncluding Hagia Sophia
Fairy Chimneys and rock-cut churches in Cappadocia
Walking trails through Cappadocia’s Red Valley
Visit to underground cities Kaymakli or Ozkonak
Ancient pottery-making in Avanos
This escorted tour from Just You splits time between Istanbul’s old city and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. After arriving in Istanbul, you spend two full days examining Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks such as the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with time to wander the Grand Bazaar’s mélange of spices, carpets and leather goods.
Journeys
Midway, the tour takes a domestic flight to Cappadocia, where the views alter dramatically. There, you follow the contours of valleys shaped by erosion, including the well-named Fairy Chimneys of Pasabag and the rock-cut churches in Goreme Open Air Museum. A walk through the Red Valley leads to orchards and vineyards relieved by rosy stone. Nearby, the old Greek village of Mustafapasa lends a quieter architectural counterpoint.
The tour includes visits to underground cities where ancient communities sheltered beneath the earth, and pottery workshops where traditional skill persists. Despite the change in scenery, the tour maintains a measured pace, allowing for moments to take in the odd and arresting landscape before heading home via Istanbul.
Itinerary
Days 1–3
3 days here
Days 4–6
3 days here
Day 7
When to go
Departs between Apr 2027 and Oct 2027.
Just You publishes a season rather than fixed dates for this trip, so we show it as they do. Their site lists the exact departures and the price for each.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Just You. See the full details on their site
The operator
Escorted tours for people travelling on their own
Everyone on a Just You tour is travelling solo, so nobody is the odd one out at dinner.
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