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Discover Turkey’s most enchanting landscapes on this 3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul. After a quick flight, begin with the surreal Devrent Valley, the iconic chimneys of Pasabag Valley, pottery traditions in Avanos, and the fascinating Zelve Open Air Museum, before panoramic views from Uchisar Castle. On day two, hike the Red and Rose Valleys, explore Cavusin Village, marvel at Pigeon Valley, and descend into an ancient Underground City that sheltered early Christians. Optional Cappadocia hot air balloon rides, ATV adventures, and horseback tours let you tailor your journey. Book now and experience Cappadocia in style and comfort.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Cappadocia. In Cappadocia, you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit the Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of Avanos. After lunch, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum in Cappadocia. The museum features a series of carved caves and ancient churches, providing a glimpse into the region’s monastic history. Finally towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will be able to visit the natural castles of Uchisar. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.
Optionally, attend a traditional Turkish Night show with dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi). Next, you will visit Cavusin Village which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived. This will be the end of your full-day tour.
Your full-day South Cappadocia tour will end around 4:00 pm. As an option, we highly recommend trying the 2-hour evening ATV tour in Cappadocia.
Option 2: Evening ATV Tour (2 hours) in Cappadocia
Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path ATV (quad) bike Goreme Tour. This will be approximately 2.5 hours long and your ATV will zip through many beautiful hills, fairy chimneys, valleys, dunes, and trails of the Cappadocia landscape. Your tour guide will ride on a separate vehicle and will show you the way to go. The tour includes the use of ATV equipment and pick-up and drop-off transfers.
ATV Tour including the use of equipment: USD 80.00 per person.
After breakfast, you will have a free day in Cappadocia. As an option, we highly recommend trying the 2-hour Horseback Riding tour in Cappadocia.
Option: Horseback Riding Experience (2 hours) in Cappadocia
Enjoy riding a horse through the breathtaking valleys of Cappadocia, also known as the ‘Land of beautiful horses. The lunar landscape of Cappadocia with its unusual rock formations is ideal for exploring it on horseback for a truly memorable experience. You may join this 2-hour long tour either starting at 10:00 am or at 1:00 pm. Pick up and drop transfers and equipment such as helmets are included.
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.
Horseback Riding Experience including equipment such as helmet: USD 80.00 per person.
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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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We took the 3-Day Cappadocia Adventure Tour from Istanbul as a family and had an absolutely amazing experience. All Istanbul Tours did a fantastic job from start to finish. The airport transfers were smooth, comfortable, and right on time. Our tour guides were knowledgeable, professional, and extremely friendly, making our trip enjoyable and informative. The cave hotel was charming, clean, and unique, providing us with an authentic Cappadocian experience. Cappadocia itself is truly breathtaking, filled with stunning landscapes, historical sites, and unforgettable views. We especially loved the hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys at sunrise. Highly recommended tour company and experience!