Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Guided Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia

Istanbul - Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception (or your Airbnb if accessible by car) and take you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Pickup is scheduled between 3:30 AM and 4:30 AM, depending on your flight time. We will confirm the exact time once your domestic flight tickets are booked.

Cappadocia - Upon arrival at Cappadocia airport, your driver will meet you at the terminal exit holding a sign with your name and drive you to your hotel, approximately an hour away.

Keslik Monastery - We will pick you up from your hotel around 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM to visit the southern part of Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a vast cave complex featuring two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms, all set in a beautiful garden. This site has evolved over 2,000 years, serving as a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times, a communal monastery during the Byzantine era, and now a tourist attraction.

Taşkınpaşa Medresesi - Built during the Karamanogullari Principality, the exact construction date of Taskinpasa Madrasah is unknown but estimated to be in the 13th century. The complex includes a mosque, a madrasa, and tombs in the mosque’s courtyard. Note: The madrasah is currently under restoration by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, so you will only be able to view and photograph it from the outside.

Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered accidentally in 2002, Sobesos Ancient City reveals Cappadocia’s history through a 3-year archaeological excavation. The site features colorful stone motifs and intricate floor mosaics with geometric patterns.

Goreme - Enjoy lunch at a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme, with vegetarian options available.

Kaymakli Underground City - One of Cappadocia’s major underground cities, Kaymakli has 8 floors, though not all are open to tourists. The first floor is designated for animals, with corridors connecting churches and living spaces. The city includes warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, a mughouse, and a copper workshop, with many hidden tunnels yet to be fully explored.

Pigeon Valley - Located in Uchisar town, Pigeon Valley offers one of the best panoramic views of the region and features numerous pigeon houses built by ancient inhabitants. You can also visit a popular onyx stone factory nearby.

Cappadocia - After the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) - Guided Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Experience a unique adventure in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the balloon site to watch the balloon being prepared. The flight takes place at sunrise, reaching altitudes of 700 to 1000 meters, offering stunning views of Cappadocia. The pilot may also fly as low as 1 meter above rock formations for perfect photo opportunities. The entire activity lasts about 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 60 minutes. A champagne celebration and a medal presentation will follow the flight. You will then be returned to your hotel.

Urgup - We will pick you up from your hotel around 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. Visit the famous fairy chimneys known as the Three Beauties, the symbol of Urgup and Cappadocia.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Explore the monastery with rock-cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages, and living rooms from Anatolian Christians. The museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ortahisar Panorama - Dominated by a 90-meter-high rock castle, Ortahisar offers a panoramic view of rock-cut architecture used as a refuge during Byzantine times.

Uchisar Castle - One of Cappadocia’s major landmarks, Uchisar rock castle offers beautiful views of the surrounding valley. Due to walking difficulties and safety risks, you will only have a panoramic view of the castle.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, with vegetarian options available. Avanos is known for its old town with cobbled streets and views over the Kizilirmak (Red River). The town is famous for its earthenware pottery, a tradition dating back to the Hittites.

Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area features red-colored rocks shaped like animals, with camel shapes being the most common.

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms, particularly the Fairy Chimneys. This tour will showcase many examples of these formations, though there will be no specific stop at the Fairy Chimneys.

Cappadocia - After the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.

Camel Safari (INCLUDED) - Flight Back to Istanbul

Rose Valley - Camel Safari (INCLUDED): After pickup from your hotel, join your guides for a safety briefing and get acquainted with your camel. Ride through the stunning landscapes of Red and Rose Valleys, with the option to wear traditional clothing. After the safari, you will be returned to your hotel. The standard safari route includes Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, and Meskenler Valley, though the route may change due to weather conditions.

Cappadocia - You will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Istanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

• Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
• Guided Tours: Northern Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour), Southern Cappadocia Tour
• Outdoor Experiences: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Camel Safari
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
• Domestic Flight Tickets: Istanbul to Cappadocia to Istanbul
• 2 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
• Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Pick-up & Drop-off Services for hotels in Istanbul & Cappadocia

• Dinner & Drinks

Turkey’s most photographed natural spectacles include the white terraces of Pamukkale, Salda crater lake and the magical fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Additionally, visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, a Roman city, and unearth the mysteries of Cappadocia’s old underground cities. Our 3-day trip to Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Salda Lake includes 2 nights’ hotel stay, domestic airfare from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers as per the itinerary at the designated airports, bus journey from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, and entry fees for museums, national parks, and ruins as mentioned in the itinerary. Professional tour guides,authorized by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, will accompany throughout the daytime tours. Remember to include a hot air balloon ride in your schedule for an unforgettable experience in Cappadocia. Discounted prices are accessible when booking this package.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.