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The 4-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul combines domestic flights and expert-guided exploration across the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Begin with an early transfer to your flight, then dive into the North Cappadocia tour featuring Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos pottery, and the Zelve Open Air Museum.
Continue through the South tour with Red Valley, Cavusin Village, and the Ozkonak Underground City. The Green tour reveals the deep Derinkuyu Underground City, a scenic hike through Ihlara Valley, and the 13th-century Selime Monastery. Daily lunches and guided sightseeing are included, with optional hot air balloon rides available at extra cost.
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. This event offers an immersive experience of Turkish culture, featuring live music, folk dances, and a delicious meal. Please note, this activity is subject to an additional charge.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please be aware that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast, at approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. The tour will start with a visit to the Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley. Next, you’ll visit Cavusin Village, renowned for its ancient houses and churches of Christian clergymen. A break for lunch will follow around noon.
After lunch, the tour continues to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), and in the afternoon, you’ll visit the Ozkonak Underground City, an ancient refuge where early Christians lived.
The tour will end around 4:00 pm, and you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore, or participate in additional activities.
For extra activities, you can choose a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through the valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show. All of these activities are available at an additional cost.
After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to join the full-day Green Tour of Cappadocia. The day starts with a visit to Esentepe, offering a stunning panoramic view of Göreme. This spot is ideal for capturing the enchanting landscape of the Göreme Valley. From there, the tour takes you to the Derinkuyu Underground City, a remarkably well-preserved subterranean complex dating back to the Hittites and later utilized by early Christians. This ancient city, with its intricate design including stables, kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms, provides a unique glimpse into historical survival strategies.
Next on the itinerary is the Ihlara Valley, where you embark on a scenic 4 km hike. This beautiful valley, dotted with small churches from the early Christian period, is a peaceful haven with a meandering stream and the gentle sounds of nature. After the hike, you will enjoy a delightful lunch in Belisirma Village, situated charmingly by the river.
The adventure continues with a visit to the 13th-century Selime Monastery. The tour’s final stop is at Yaprakhisar, known for its breathtaking panoramic views and as a filming location for the famous “Star Wars” movie.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 4:00 pm. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the Blue Tour of Cappadocia. The first destination is the Kaymakli Underground City, one of the region's most fascinating underground settlements. Originally designed with eight floors, four of them are now open for exploration, showcasing the elaborate structure that could shelter up to 5,000 people during times of war.
Your journey will continue to the Soganli Valley, an open-air museum set in a stunning natural landscape. The valley is famous for its rock-cut churches and frescoes, which date back to the 9th and 13th centuries.
You will also visit Şahinefendi (Sobesos), an archaeological site featuring beautiful mosaics, and the Keslik Monastery, located near the village of Cemil, where ancient frescoes are visible only by torchlight. The tour will conclude with a visit to Mustafapasha (Sinassos), an old Greek town renowned for its preserved Greek houses and beautiful architecture.
At the end of the tour, around 3:30 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your return flight to Istanbul, departing between 7:00 – 10:00 pm (flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
Please note: 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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We offer hotel pick-up services for drop-off at the airport from locations on the European side of Istanbul, specifically in the districts of Taksim, Şişli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Fatih, Beşiktaş, Karaköy, and Bakırköy. Pick-ups are scheduled around 3:50 a.m., but this can vary based on flight schedules.
If you’re situated on the Anatolian side or outside of these districts, you’ll need to arrange your own airport transportation.
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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Our 4-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul was everything we hoped for and more. The arrangements were seamless — flights, transfers, and hotel were all perfectly handled, so we could simply relax and enjoy the trip. Staying in a cave hotel was such a unique experience and gave us a real taste of Cappadocia. Each day brought something new, from exploring the fairy chimneys and beautiful valleys to discovering fascinating underground cities. And of course, the hot air balloon ride at sunrise was the absolute highlight — a once-in-a-lifetime memory we will never forget. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always attentive. Special thanks to Can Berber and All Istanbul Tours for making this journey so smooth and memorable. Highly recommended!
My family and I joined the 4-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with All Istanbul Tours Agency on November 25th, and it was simply amazing! Everything was well-organized from start to finish. The breathtaking landscapes, the hot air balloon ride, and the incredible underground cities left us in awe. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making sure we got the most out of our experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour—highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Cappadocia in depth with All Istanbul Tours!