2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Göreme Cave Hotel and Famous Sites
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This two-day tour from Istanbul covers the key sights of Cappadocia with guided visits and included meals. The itinerary includes transportation in a vehicle for up to 15 people, entrance fees to all attractions, lunch each day, and breakfast. Guests stay overnight in a cave hotel located in Göreme, built into the volcanic rock formations. The tour visits the underground city of Derinkuyu, Uçhisar Castle, and the Göreme Open Air Museum. A hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys is available as an optional activity; travelers must contact the operator to book this separately. Round trip flights and airport transfers are included in the package. Vegetarian meal options can be arranged on request. Dinner, drinks, and tips are not included in the price.
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Itinerary
Istanbul to Cappadocia Flight
The tour begins with an early morning hotel pickup followed by a one-hour flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, participants will be collected from the airport and taken to the office in Goreme Town. At 9:30, the South Cappadocia Tour will commence with a pickup from the office.
300 min
Underground City Visit
The first stop is at the underground city where visitors can descend through the 8 accessible levels available for viewing.
60 min
Love Valley
Next, the tour proceeds to Love Valley. Visitors will observe rock formations shaped in a phallic manner, which is the reason behind the valley's name.
30 min
Red Valley
After lunch, the tour continues to Red Valley, named for its multiple layers of rock formations that predominantly display red hues.
60 min
Rose Valley
Following that, the group visits Rose Valley, which is situated behind the town of Urgup.
60 min
Pigeon Valley and Return
The final stop is Pigeon Valley, offering views of the area. Afterward, participants are returned to their hotels and have free time for the remainder of the evening.
60 min
North Cappadocia Tour Start
Breakfast is provided before the tour begins. At 9:30, there is a hotel pickup for the North Cappadocia Tour. The first stop is a photo opportunity at a viewpoint overlooking Uchisar Castle.
60 min
Goreme Open Air Museum
The tour continues with a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum.
60 min
Lunch in Avanos
Lunch is served in the town of Avanos.
60 min
Pottery and Cavusin
After lunch, there is a pottery demonstration where participants can try pottery themselves. This is followed by a brief stop at Cavusin.
60 min
Devrent and St. Monk's Valley
The tour proceeds to Devrent to observe rock formations resembling animals. Afterwards, it continues to St. Monk's Valley, which features fairy chimneys with mushroom-like tops, and includes a visit to St. Simeon’s monk cell.
30 min
Pasabeg and Return to Istanbul
The last stop is Pasabeg. After the tour concludes, participants are taken to the airport for a one-hour flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, they are picked up and returned to their hotel.
30 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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