Istanbul to Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Early morning pick-up at 04:30 or 05:00 am from your Istanbul hotel for transfer to the airport. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed.

07:10 Flight departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

08:40 Arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.

Uchisar Castle - At 09:30, you will be collected from your hotel to begin the tour. The first destination is Uçhisar Castle, located at the highest point in the region. This unique castle features graves, tunnels, and churches, offering a distinctive experience unlike any other.

Zelve Open Air Museum - Cappadocia is a region filled with wonders, and one of the highlights is the Zelve Open Air Museum. Situated near Pasabag Monks Valley between Avanos and Goreme, Zelve Valley is a renowned outdoor museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its pointed and intricate fairy chimneys.

Love Valley - Also known as the Valley of Lovers, Love Valley is a must-visit for those seeking breathtaking views and romantic experiences. Spanning 4900 meters, the valley is adorned with vineyards and fruit trees, complementing the stunning fairy chimneys.

Pasabag - Known for its three-headed fairy chimneys, Pasabag, or the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by extraordinary natural rock formations, creating a spectacular view.

Avanos - Enjoy a one-hour lunch at a popular local restaurant, starting with soup and followed by a self-service meal.

Kapadokya Seramik - Since 2000 BC, the Hittites have utilized red clays from the Kızılırmak River and white clays from volcanic hills for daily life, shaping them by hand on spinning wheels.

Devrent Valley - The ruins at Devrent are spread across three valleys, featuring several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.

Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store - Each carpet tells a story through its patterns, representing messages, beliefs, and symbols. These carpets are a living history, woven with the emotions and experiences of women throughout the ages. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Before sunrise, you will be picked up from your hotel for a balloon flight. The flight lasts approximately one hour, after which you will be returned to your hotel.

Goreme Panorama - At 09:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel, with the first stop being Göreme Panorama. Here, you will learn about the history and formation of Cappadocia while admiring the fairy chimneys, with time for photographs.

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

Ihlara Valley - Located 52 km from Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley is reached after a 45-minute drive. Formed by volcanic activity from Mt. Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River, the valley is 80 meters deep and 14 km long. Historically, Christians inhabited the valley, carving and painting churches. You will hike approximately 3.5 km, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes, before arriving at a restaurant for lunch.

Belisirma - Enjoy a one-hour lunch by the river in the valley, starting with soup and salad, followed by a choice of main dishes, and concluding with seasonal fruits.

Selime Monastery - Initially resembling a castle, the monastery includes shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages, and a large cathedral, providing insight into monastic life in Cappadocia.

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

Kapadokya El SanatlarI Merkezi - The final stop is 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 demonstrate the onyx shaping process. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Roundtrip airport transfers in Cappadocia
• Professional guide
• Roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Balloon tour
• Round trip Istanbul-Cappadocia flight ticket in economic class
• 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 or full capacity, a refund of €75 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.
• 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.