Istanbul to Cappadocia

Cappadocia - 05:00 Hotel pick-up and transfer to Istanbul airport.

07:10 Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

08:40 Arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, meet at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia and check-in.

09:30 Begin the first day tour of Cappadocia.

Uchisar Castle - Built on the highest point in the region, this unique castle features graves, tunnels, and churches, unlike any other place in the world.

Zelve Open Air Museum - Cappadocia is a place full of wonders. Among the many attractions, the Zelve Open Air Museum stands out. Located near Pasabag Monks Valley between Avanos and Goreme, Zelve Valley is a renowned outdoor museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors can admire the pointed, detailed, and sharp fairy chimneys.

Pasabag - The ideal spot to view three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, also known as the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by stunning natural rock formations, offering a breathtaking view.

Avanos - Enjoy a 1-hour lunch at a popular local restaurant. Start with soup, followed by a self-service meal.

Bezirhane Culture, Arts and Ceramics Center - Since 2000 BC, the Hittites have sourced red clays (terra rosa) from the Kızılırmak River, Turkey’s longest river, and white clays (kaolin) from volcanic hills. They used these clays in daily life, shaping them by hand on spinning wheels.

Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store - Each carpet, with its patterns, conveys messages, beliefs, and symbols. Every woven pattern represents a feeling, desire, or wish, capturing a living history from ancient times to the present, where women have intricately woven their joys and sorrows into beautiful codes and symbols.

Urgup - The iconic “fairy chimneys” with caps, primarily found near Ürgüp, feature a conical body topped with a boulder. The cone is made of tufa and volcanic ash, while the cap consists of a harder rock like lahar or ignimbrite. These fairy chimneys, symbols of Ürgüp, are known as holy spirit chimneys, representing a mother, father, and son.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - 04:30 Hotel pick-up for a hot air balloon tour.

07:30 Return to hotel.

08:00 Breakfast.

09:15 Hotel pick-up for the tour.

09:30 Begin the tour with a panoramic view of Göreme.

Goreme Panorama - The tour starts with a panoramic view of Göreme. Learn about the history and formation of Cappadocia while admiring the fairy chimneys. Afterward, enjoy free time for photography.

Derinkuyu Underground City - After a 40-minute drive, arrive at the Underground City. Initially used as a natural deep freeze by locals, it later served as a shelter for late Romans against potential Arabian invasions. With your guide’s detailed explanations, spend about an hour exploring.

Ihlara Valley - Located 52 km from the Underground City, reach the entrance of Ihlara Valley after approximately 45 minutes. Formed by volcanic activity from Mt. Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River, the 80-meter-deep canyon stretches 14 km. Historically, Christians lived in parts of the valley, carving and painting churches. Enjoy a 3.5 km hike lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, followed by lunch at a restaurant.

Selime Monastery - Initially resembling a castle, the monastery’s shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages, and large cathedral reveal its monastic nature. Learn about monastic life in Cappadocia.

Pigeon Valley - After climbing Selime Monastery, rest for about an hour before reaching Pigeon Valley. Along the way, your guide will share traditions, cultures, and stories about Anatolia. Upon arrival, be greeted by pigeons at the top of the valley. Pigeons have been vital to Cappadocian people, with their eggs and droppings used for various purposes. Locals carved “houses” for them into the valley slopes, which you’ll see firsthand.

Kapadokya El Sanatları Merkezi - The tour concludes with a visit to an onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx, a volcanic stone with various colors and minerals, is found in Cappadocia. At the factory, a master will explain the onyx shaping process and demonstrate a shaping show.

17:30 Tour ends, and you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Cappadocia - 18:00 Return to hotel.

Cappadocia

Love Valley - Visit Love Valley early in the morning to see hot air balloons.

Rose Valley - Enjoy an ATV (Quad Bike) tour during the day.

Goreme - Evening transfer to the airport.

Kayseri - Fly from Kayseri to Istanbul.

Arrive in Istanbul. Meet at the airport, transfer to your hotel, and conclude your tour program.

• All transfers included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Round-trip economy class flight tickets
• Hot Air Balloon Tour
• Professional guide
• Lunch provided
• Breakfast included
• Overnight accommodation

• Drinks
• Dinner

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please note, if the hot air balloon flight is canceled because of weather conditions, a refund of €50 per person will be provided
• 0 to 6 age cant go to balloon flight
• If the economy class flight tickets are full, round-trip with a business class flight ticket can be arranged for an additional fee.
• If the balloon tour cancel because of bad weather second day,3.day balloon tour can be arranged for an additional fee.
• For double reservations, a room is allocated for two people. If two people want to stay in separate rooms, an extra €100 must be paid for each night of stay.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.