2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Cave Hotel Stay and Optional Balloon Flight
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This two-day bus tour from Istanbul visits key sites in Cappadocia, including Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Cavusin, Red Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, Ortahisar, and Avanos. The trip includes four airport transfers, two lunches, breakfast, and one night’s accommodation in a cave hotel. Transportation between sites is by minibus, and the tour is guided in English and Japanese with a group size of up to 10 people. There are two options for the domestic flights: one includes economy class flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, and the other requires guests to book their own flights. The operator will provide advice on recommended flights if guests select the flight-excluded option. Admission fees to sites are not included but the guide carries skip-the-line tickets at historical sites. An optional hot air balloon flight is available but must be booked and paid separately in Cappadocia, subject to weather conditions and Civil Aviation Authority approval. Airport transfers do not include assistant services; the driver will drop off and pick up guests at airport entrances. Baggage allowance for domestic flights is 15 kg checked plus 8 kg hand luggage when flights are included. This tour suits travelers wanting an organized, short trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia with accommodation in a cave hotel and flexible flight options.
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According to your pick-up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1 hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.
180 min
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour.
120 min
consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls
60 min
famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World.
45 min
which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads.
45 min
where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
60 min
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
1 min
After the tour drives you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your pick-up tıme meet your guide, and start your full-day tour. is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see
120 min
is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
60 min
earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
60 min
once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
120 min
famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named
60 min
After the tour drives you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
180 min
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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