3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Flight (Afternoon Departure)
Overview
Travel from Istanbul to central Turkey on the 3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul, with airport transfers, domestic flights, guided sightseeing, and two nights in a Cappadocia cave hotel as outlined in the itinerary. After arrival and free time to settle in, discover North Cappadocia with visits to Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, and the Zelve Open Air Museum, plus an outside panoramic photo stop at Uchisar Castle. Continue the next day through Red Valley and Rose Valley, visit Cavusin Village and Pigeon Valley, then explore either Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City before your return flight to Istanbul. Optional activities, including a hot air balloon ride, are available at extra cost.
Highlights
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Explore Devrent and Pasabag valleys
- Visit Zelve Open Air Museum
- Photograph Uchisar Castle panorama
- Hike through Red and Rose Valleys
- Descend into Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City
Itinerary
Day 1Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir – Transfer to your hotel
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.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
Day 2North Cappadocia Tour
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 into the castle is not included in this tour.
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.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3South Cappadocia Tour – Flight back to Istanbul
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.
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. Your return flight arrives in Istanbul late in the evening; the issued ticket confirms the exact schedule, 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.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Featured Hotels
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Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel
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Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- Pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only).
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir and from Kayseri or Nevşehir to Istanbul only.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch).
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- 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
- 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.
- Dinners and drinks.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Good to know
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- Arrival in Istanbul will be late in the evening. Before booking an onward flight, check your confirmed return flight's arrival time and airport and allow enough time for the connection.
- On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.
What to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Camera
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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We joined 2 days 2 nights Cappadocia tour with All Istanbul Tours Agency. It was really nice, service was perfect. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us to learn a lot about the history of the area. The accommodation was very comfortable and the food was excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in learning more about Cappadocia.
We had 2 days & 2 nights – Cappadocia tour from Istanbul with this agency. The communication with Aylin and the tour guide was very good. It was an amazing experience. Very informative and knowledgable. Thank you so much for being professional and trustworthy. Highly recommended for tours all around Turkey.
Thank you for an AWESOME time that I had over the 2 days / 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul.The 2 lady tour guides we had over the 2 days were just fantastic with their encyclopaedic knowledge of ALL the historical/cultural/geographical backgrounds to ALL the places we visited and we highly recommend their service if you are in Turkey.