3 Day All Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon Flight
3 Day All Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon Flight
Cappadocia is not far from Istanbul, you can visit Cappadocia with only 1 hour direct flights.This tour offers both speed and comfort. At limited time, you can visit all Cappadocia comfortably. *This tour does not include early morning flights.
Flights are in the afternoon or evening. There's no need to get up early in the morning and hit the road.* Your driver will pick you up from your hotel to the airport or airport to your hotel.You don't have to make any extra adjustments.Everything is considered and waiting for you to join. *Daily tours are organized with small groups.Hotel pick ups and drop offs included.Your guide will accompany you throughout the tour.This hassle free tour would satisfy all your wishes.
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Istanbul
Day 2: North Cappadocia Day Tour
4 hoursUchisar Castle
First stop is the fantastic view point of Uchisar Castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations.
20 minutesGoreme Open-Air Museum
Second stop ; Goreme Open Museum is known to be one of the first monasteries in the history of Christianity. This rock-cut settlement, where education was given to spread Christianity, has been on the UNESCO World History list since 1985 with its frescoed churches and rock living areas.
1 hour 30 minutesAvanos
This visit includes lunch and a short tour along the Kızılırmak.(Red River)
1 hour 30 minutesFairy Chimneys
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. Pasabag is the most obvious place to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature.Pasabag, where is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock.
1 hourDevrent Valley
Devrent Valley is well known as imagination valley where you can take fantastic pictures with animal-shaped rock formations.
20 minutesCappadocia
Day 3: Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight & South Cappadocia Day Tour
20 minutesGoreme
If you have already booked ticket, you will take part in the balloon flight. (pre-booking required, you can book your ticket with us)
3 hoursGoreme Panorama
Goreme is a village located in the center of Cappadocia. Recently, it has become a center of attraction with its hotels carved from the rock. Goreme panorama offers views of the charming village of Goreme.
20 minutesRed Valley
During the valley walk, it is possible to see the different color layers of the volcanic eruption millions of years ago in Cappadocia. Hiking finish at Cavusin Old Greek Village.
1 hourLove Valley
Love Valley is one of the most well-known and photographed areas of Cappadocia. It attracts attention with its earth shapes and is almost like a natural photography studio.
25 minutesGoreme
We will make a short visit to Goreme village for a lunch break. Then you will have time to take photos and take a short walk.
1 hour 30 minutesKaymakli Underground City
Underground cities are the trademark of Cappadocia. It is known that there are more than 100 underground cities in the region. These architectural marvels were built from the time of the Hittites to shelter, hide and sustain life. It is known that the first Christians used these underground cities for a long time to hide from the Arab invasion. Kaymakli underground city is the biggest and the most visited underground city. Get ready to feel yourself in the stone age.
1 hour 30 minutesPigeon Valley
Pigeon has been the most important animal after horse for Cappadocia. It is one of the iconic visiting areas of Cappadocia. The people living in nature have used pigeons as fertilizer in agriculture and pigeon eggs while decorating their churches. The most effective way of permanent fresco was to use pigeon eggs, and this discovery changed both their lives and the pigeons' lives. They built large rock-carved pigeon houses, fed them and had a common life. Although there are no fresco artists today, this common life continues.
30 minutesCappadocia
No accommodation included on this day.
4 hoursIncluded
- Roundtrip Istanbul airport transfers.
- Roundtrip Cappadocia airport transfers.
- Roundtrip domestic flight tickets
- All entrance fees to sights and museums
- 2 nights accommodation in boutique cave hotel
- Professional, licenced tour guide.
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Entry/Admission - Fairy Chimneys
- Entry/Admission - Love Valley
- Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City
Not Included
- Drinks at lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
- Hot air balloon flight tickets (please ask for reservation)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the standard double or triple room. If you would like stay at single room, there should be single room supplement cost.
- Supplier will send your domestic flight tickets three days before of your departure date.
- Flight tickets are economy class for all options and you will have 15 kg checkin luggage + 8kg hand baggage allowance for each domestic flight. If you will need more baggage allowance, please contact with us.
- Balloon ride is offered as an extra activity and not included in price for all options.Balloon flight ticket prices vary according to the season and demand. Therefore, for the most accurate information, please write your request in the special requests section when booking this tour. We will contact you and inform you as soon as possible.
- Optimum weather conditions are needed for hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In such a case, there is no right to object. (Decisions taken for flight safety reasons are final and do not change). With its thousands of years of history, Cappadocia is undoubtedly much more than balloon flight. However, if you are still planning to come to Cappadocia just to join a balloon flight, we recommend that you consider that the balloon flight may be cancelled.
- If you made your balloon flight ticket reservation with us and your flight was canceled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes while participating in the tour.
- This tour has 2 options,you can find the details when making a reservation.
- Vegetarian food option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Pick up service can be provided from many hotels in Istanbul. The drop off point at the end of the tour is the same as the pickup point. (Please let us know if you prefer a different drop off point, additional charges may apply for late notifications)
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.