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Experience a well-planned 2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Hot air balloon, combining round-trip domestic flights, guided sightseeing, and a 1-night cave hotel stay in Cappadocia. After an early hotel pickup on Istanbul’s European side, fly to Kayseri or Nevsehir and explore North Cappadocia, including Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, Zelve Open Air Museum, and photo stops near Uchisar Castle. On day two, rise early for a 1-hour balloon flight over Cappadocia’s valleys and rock formations, then continue through Red Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, and either Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City before your evening flight back to Istanbul.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia, where your full-day North Cappadocia tour will begin.
Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), home to stunning mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After exploring these natural wonders, you will head to Avanos, a town renowned for its traditional pottery making.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, where you will explore ancient rock-cut churches and caves, providing a glimpse into the monastic history of the region. Towards the end of the day, you will stop at Uchisar Castle for panoramic photos. While entry into the castle itself is not permitted, the surrounding area offers beautiful views of the landscape.
After the tour, at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.
Optionally, in the evening, you can attend a traditional Turkish Night show with dinner.
Early Morning (5:00 am): You will be picked up from your hotel for the unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s stunning valleys and rock formations. After the ride, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and be picked up around 9:30 am to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your first stop will be the breathtaking Red Valley, where you’ll explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the serene Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi), renowned for its stunning pink-hued rock formations.
Next, you’ll visit Cavusin Village, known for its ancient cave houses and churches once inhabited by Christian clergymen. Around noon, you’ll take a break for lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Turkish flavors.
After lunch, the tour will continue to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), where you’ll witness the valley’s iconic pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, you’ll explore either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, both remarkable underground cities where early Christians took refuge.
At the end of the tour, around 3:30 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Departure times are subject to flight availability, typically between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm, with the flight lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.
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The hot air balloon ride is subject to good weather. In case of bad weather, the hot air balloon ride will be canceled and your payment for the hot air balloon ride ONLY will be refunded. The cost of the hot air balloon ride is €360.00 per person and this is our promotional price when included with any of our packaged tours.
If your hot air balloon ride is canceled, this promotional price of €360.00 ONLY will be refunded.
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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Two days from Istanbul planned so we just showed up
Traveled July 2026
Worth booking if you don’t want to plan Cappadocia yourself. Our guide Ilhan had the balloon slot and all the pickups sorted, so we just showed up. Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel was clean and the breakfast spread was honestly one of our favorite meals in Turkey. Early start for the balloon, tired but happy after.
I booked the 2 day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul as a solo female traveller and felt safe the whole time. Transfers were on time, the hotel was clean, and our guide kept everything easy to follow. The balloon ride was very early but so worth it. I also met a few lovely people in the group, which made the trip feel less solo. Really glad I did it.
My husband and I just returned from our 2-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul, and it was absolutely amazing! The hot air balloon ride was a dream come true, and we loved exploring the underground city. Highly recommended!
I took the 2 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with All Istanbul Tours and it was an amazing experience. The hotel we stayed at was a nice cave hotel and the hot air balloon ride was incredible. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great way to see Cappadocia.
I highly recommend the 2 day Cappadocia tour if you’re looking to see some of the most beautiful scenery in Turkey. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and passionate about the area, and they went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great time. I was blown away by the stunning rock formations and the views of the valley from high up in the air. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, I definitely recommend this tour!
We booked the 2 days Cappadocia tour from Istanbul and we were not disappointed! Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We visited some of the most historic sites in Cappadocia and learned so much about this fascinating region. The scenery is simply stunning and it was a great way to see some of the best of Cappadocia. Highly recommend this tour!
I was really looking forward to my Cappadocia tour from Istanbul and I wasn’t disappointed. The tour was well-managed and had some great tours included. My favorite parts were the balloon ride over the fairy chimneys on the second day, and then a hot air balloon ride over Goreme valley, where I saw all the amazing rock formations all around me!
Fantastic experience in Cappadocia – great alignment in selecting the local tour guide, the venues and areas of interest. Super exclusive experience, met and exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely be using All Istanbul Tours again!
We had a great time in Cappadocia and everything was so smooth! Thank you!
All Istanbul Tours made our Cappadocia trip a uniquely memorable experience. It was easy and straightforward to book the trip with them; prompt communications and accurate information. Thank you One Nation Tours and Bilal!