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Discover the magic of Cappadocia on this guided 3-Day Cappadocia Tour, beginning in Istanbul and ending in Cappadocia. Start with a direct flight and settle into a cave hotel before exploring the North Cappadocia itinerary with Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, the incredible Zelve Open Air Museum, and views of Uchisar Castle. Continue on day three through Red Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, and descend into the fascinating Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City. With flights, accommodations, transfers, and expert guides included, this Istanbul to Cappadocia journey offers the perfect balance of comfort and discovery. Reserve your Cappadocia escape today!
Option 1: You may conclude your tour in Cappadocia. This will be the end of our service.
Option 2: You may choose to be transferred to Kayseri Airport to take a domestic flight, or to the Cappadocia main bus station to take a bus to another destination such as Antalya, Pamukkale, Selçuk, Izmir, or Istanbul. This will be the end of our tour service.
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir (morning, afternoon, or evening depending on availability). After landing, our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Once you check in, you will have the rest of the day free to relax.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Afterward, you will drive to the town of Avanos, known for its pottery and ceramics, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum. This museum offers an insightful look into the region’s monastic history, featuring carved caves and ancient churches.
Finally, before returning to your hotel, you will have about 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of Uchisar Castle from the outside, as entry to the interior of the castle is not permitted.
After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city at your own pace, or participate in optional activities.
For additional activities, you can choose a Turkish Night show with dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through Cappadocia’s valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show, where you can witness the enchanting Sufi tradition. All these activities are available at an extra cost.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out, and you will 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.
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Overall, we enjoyed our 2 Days and 1 Night Cappadocia Tour with All Istanbul Tours. The hot air balloon ride was a lot of fun and the views were incredible. The hotel was nice and the meal was good. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.