From Istanbul 2-Day Cappadocia Trip with Flight and Transfers

Discover Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes and rich heritage on a 2-day tour from Istanbul. Explore valleys, museums, and workshops. Optional hot air balloon ride available.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1

Cappadocia - Start your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Istanbul, followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to the heart of this historic region to begin your guided tour.

Devrent Valley - Morning: Embark on a journey through the captivating landscapes of Devrent Valley. Marvel at the towering fairy chimneys and beautifully sculpted rock formations that create a surreal vista. Continue to Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where the iconic mushroom-shaped rock formations and ancient cave dwellings have fascinated visitors for centuries.

Avanos - Midday: Explore the artistic heritage of Avanos at the Pottery Gallery. Witness skilled artisans crafting exquisite ceramics using ancient techniques handed down through generations. After immersing yourself in local crafts, enjoy an open buffet lunch at a traditional restaurant, savoring dishes that are as visually impressive as they are delicious.

Avanos Pottery Workshop - Pottery Workshop

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Afternoon: Proceed to the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum. Explore this vast complex of rock-cut churches and monasteries adorned with ancient frescoes that depict the rich religious history of the area.

Goreme - The day concludes with a visit to a Turkish Carpet Gallery, where you can appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of handwoven carpets and learn about their cultural significance.

Day 2

Cappadocia - For those who opt-in, the day starts early with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s lunar landscape (optional). This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers unrivaled panoramic views and is the perfect way to appreciate the region’s unique topography.

Red Valley - Morning: After the balloon ride, or starting your day at a leisurely pace, take a 2km walk through Cavusin Village. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Red Valley as you tread along paths rich with history and natural beauty.

Ozkonak Underground City - Midday: Visit Ă–zkonak Underground City, where you can explore four of the eight accessible levels that once provided refuge for up to 5000 people during wartime. These historical tunnels now serve various purposes including storage and cellars. Post-exploration, dive into the world of exquisite onyx stone craftsmanship at the Onyx Centre.

Pigeon Valley - Afternoon: Your journey continues to Pigeon Valley, famous for its breathtaking views and pigeon houses carved into soft volcanic tuff. The day wraps up with a visit to a traditional Leather Factory, where you can shop for unique, high-quality leather goods.

Istanbul - Tour Completion: Return to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation, marking the end of a memorable journey through Cappadocia.

What's Included
  • All entrance fees & museum tickets (if option selected)
  • Hot air balloon flight tickets (if option selected)
  • 1-night cave/stone hotel stay in Cappadocia (Melekler Evi Cave Hotel, Urgup Konak Hotel, or similar)
  • Lunch
  • Roundtrip flight tickets from Istanbul
  • Breakfast
  • Roundtrip Cappadocia airport transfers
  • Roundtrip Istanbul airport transfers
  • Licensed professional tour guide
  • All ground transports
What's Not Included
  • Beverages (Lunches)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Excludes anything not specified as included
Additional Information

Experience Cappadocia’s enchanting landscapes and rich heritage on a meticulously curated 2-day tour from Istanbul. Begin your journey with a flight to Cappadocia, where you’ll explore the surreal Devrent Valley, iconic Pasabag’s fairy chimneys, and the artistic traditions of Avanos. Visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, delve into the underground marvels of Özkonak, and witness the craftsmanship at pottery, carpet, onyx, and leather workshops. Optional hot air balloon ride offers panoramic views of Cappadocia’s unique topography. Choose from shared or private options for a personalized adventure through this historic region.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X6909igemrey
Jul 17, 2024
A tour you should definitely join - We were picked up from our hotel without any problems, both our flight transfer and our departure for tours were perfect. We couldn't believe our eyes when we went to the departure area for the balloon tour in the morning. Such a magnificent view was waiting for us. It was like shooting a movie.
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303umurk
Jul 16, 2024
We admired Cappadocia - Cappadocia is truly a fascinatingly beautiful place. The fact that our guide was very knowledgeable and competent made us even more fascinated with Cappadocia. You witness an incredible view on the balloon tour. All of our photographs are masterpieces.
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680ecee
Jul 16, 2024
The food was great - The local dishes were simply wonderful. Our guide was very experienced, he explained us every place in detail and showed us around. The museums were amazing. Balloon tour is a tour you should definitely experience. I'm glad we joined this tour. We would like to express our gratitude to the operation officials.
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377seda_
Jul 13, 2024
The balloon tour was amazing - We experienced a wonderful Balloon flight in Cappadocia. Definitely everyone should experience it. Fairy Chimneys were magnificent. We took lots of photos. The operations officers were very competent. We would love to participate again.
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1k_brak
Jul 12, 2024
A tour where everything went great - It was a tour where everything was thought out down to the smallest detail. Cappadocia is truly a wonderful place. We had such a great time. The balloon tour fascinated us, fairy chimneys are already a wonderful place.
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799sunat
Jul 12, 2024
it was a great experience - Cappadocia is definitely a place everyone should visit. It is a wonderful place both in terms of its nature and its magnificent beauties. Our balloon flight was great. The view is worth seeing. Operations officers were very caring and knowledgeable. We are thinking of coming to Cappadocia again next year and we definitely plan to come with the same tour.
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706serhatt
Jul 12, 2024
We had a great tour - You should definitely join this Cappadocia tour. We had so much fun and had a full day.. The balloon tour was great, a magnificent view and fresh air that must be seen.. The view of Göreme is magnificent, and the view at night is even more beautiful. Cappadocia is definitely a place to visit.
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564busraa
Jul 12, 2024
a perfect organization - Our wonderful holiday, which started with our pick-up from the hotel, continued with our timely transfer, our flight, and our accommodation at the hotel. The operation officers who accompanied us every second in Cappadocia were so attentive that we visited every place and got information about every place. Cappadocia is literally a paradise.
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Bernabetul
Jul 12, 2024
a wonderful tour - It is a tour that I can definitely recommend you to join. From start to finish, everything has been thought out down to the smallest detail. The operation officials were so attentive that we were very pleased. The balloon tour was fascinating. Fairy chimneys are fascinating.
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Davidolsen8585
Jul 11, 2024
An Enjoyable Tour - It was a tour where every minute was enjoyed to the fullest. I am definitely considering coming again with this tour. The balloon tour was amazing, we took photos every second. We had a great experience. The view of the fairy chimneys fascinated us. Everything was amazing.
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