3 Days Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour
Overview
Explore Istanbul and Cappadocia on this 3 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour, a group trip that starts and ends in Istanbul with round-trip domestic flights and transfers handled for you. Day one is an airport pickup and a free afternoon to settle in.
On day two, a full-day tour covers the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, plus a Bosphorus cruise, before your flight to Cappadocia. Day three explores Devrent Valley, Avanos, Zelve Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and an underground city, with a guide, entrance fees, breakfast, and lunch included.
Highlights
- Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar
- Cruise the Bosphorus on a guided afternoon tour
- Fly to Cappadocia with round-trip domestic flights included
- Explore Devrent Valley and Avanos Village
- Tour Uchisar Castle and Zelve Open Air Museum
- Descend into Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day
Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
Day 2Istanbul Byzantine & Bosphorus Cruise Tour - Fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul
After breakfast check out from your hotel in Istanbul. Around 8:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day shared group tour. You will first join the half-day morning Istanbul Classic tour and visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will then join the half-day afternoon Bosphorus Cruise.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel around 5:00 pm to pick up your luggage then we will drop off you to Istanbul domestic airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3Cappadocia Tour - Fly back to Istanbul
For an optional extra, book an early morning hot air balloon ride and experience breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an additional cost.
After breakfast at approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day Cappadocia tour. On the tour today, you will visit the Devrent Valley, Avanos Village, Zelve Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and Kaymakli Underground City, or Ozkonak Underground City. At the end of the tour around approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening return flight between 7:00 – 10:00 pm (flight duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) to Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Featured Hotels
Hand-picked hotels for your stay — view our featured options for each city.
Featured Hotels
Istanbul
Antea Hotel Oldcity
4 StarBoutique
Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel
4 Star
Muyan Suites
4 StarBoutique
Cappadocia
Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel
Cave Hotel
Heaven Cave House
Cave Hotel
Holiday Cave Hotel
Cave Hotel
Romantic Cave Hotel
Cave Hotel
Zula Cave House
Cave Hotel
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- All transfers are mentioned in the itinerary.
- Round-trip domestic flights from (Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir and Kayseri or Nevsehir to Istanbul).
- 1 night(s) in Istanbul at a 4-star or special-class hotel including breakfast.
- 1 night(s) in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast.
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch).
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
- Local taxes and service charges.
What's not included
- Drop off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul.
- International Flight Tickets.
- Visa to enter Turkey.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Good to know
- Please note that your return flight from Kayseri / Nevsehir to Istanbul will arrive at either the New Airport in Istanbul or at the Sabiha Gökçen Airport depending on the availability of flights on the ticket purchase date.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, you will have to arrange your own pick-up service from Istanbul airport to your hotel in Istanbul. This transfer is not included as part of your package tour services with us. Our service ends upon your flight arrival at Istanbul Airport.
- If you have a preference to return to a specific airport in Istanbul i.e. Sabiha Gokcen or Istanbul New Airport, you must request your choice of the airport in Istanbul by email prior to your tour booking. Any changes requested once your booking is confirmed will incur an additional cost.
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 10:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 1:30 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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Great 3 days in Istanbul and Cappadocia
Traveled June 2026
I was a bit worried 3 days would feel rushed, but it worked out really well. Mesut in Istanbul and Murat in Cappadocia were both helpful and easy to follow. We loved the culture, trying local food, and the quiet photo stops together. Long days, but very worth it.
Well planned trip to Istanbul & Cappadocia. Would definitely recommend this company for the great pricing they had and accommodations booked. We will be recommending you to all our Family and Friends.