Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for a 2-day tour exploring wind-sculpted rock landscapes, ancient caves, and more. Add a sunrise hot air balloon flight for an unforgettable experience!
Departure from Istanbul or Antalya or Bodrum to Pamukkale - Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
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 address if accessible for car parking) and take you to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli/Çardak. The pick-up time ranges from 03.45am to 05.00am, depending on your flight schedule. We will confirm the exact time once your domestic flight tickets are booked.
Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli/Çardak airport, you will be met and driven to Pamukkale, approximately one hour from the airport.
Bodrum City - If you chose the “from Bodrum to Istanbul” option, we will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum and drive you to Pamukkale, which takes about three and a half hours.
Antalya - If you selected the “from Antalya to Istanbul” option, we will pick you up from your hotel in Antalya and drive you to Pamukkale, approximately a three and a half hour journey.
Pamukkale Natural Park - Pamukkale Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has attracted many famous visitors since ancient times, including Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. It is also known as the “Cotton Castle”.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the Hierapolis tour include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After visiting the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have time to take photos of Pamukkale’s beautiful spots. Enjoy 60-75 minutes of free time to explore Pamukkale’s natural wonders and swim in the white travertine thermal pools. Then, meet your guide and walk barefoot from the top to the bottom of the travertines.
Pamukkale - Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pamukkale town.
Laodicea - Excavations here have uncovered artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). Named by Seleucid king Antiochus II after his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC, the city later came under the control of the kings of Pergamum and was eventually willed to the Roman Empire. It thrived from the 4th to 6th centuries and is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Kusadasi - After the Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis & Laodicea Tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. Note: This tour does not include a visit to this site. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansarayi - Built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade, this historical building is located opposite Kusadasi cruise port. Note: This tour does not include a visit to this site. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Overnight at Cappadocia
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for your Ephesus tour. Before heading to Ephesus, we will stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay. Please check out from your hotel and bring your luggage before departing for the Ephesus tour. We will transfer you directly to Izmir airport after the tour.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first stop will be the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by natural beauty.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, visit the Ephesus Ancient City, a significant harbor city in ancient times and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Highlights include the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, and Ancient Toilets.
Ephesus Terrace Houses - You will pass by the Terrace Houses during your tour, with your guide providing information about them. (Pass by without stopping / no visit)
Selçuk - Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Selcuk town.
The Temple of Artemis - Another stop on this tour is the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, located near the Ephesus ancient city.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - After the Ephesus tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) - Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
Cappadocia Tours & Hot Air Balloons - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Prepare for a unique experience in Cappadocia! You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the balloon site to watch the balloon being prepared. The flight takes place at sunrise, reaching an altitude of 700 to 1000 meters, offering breathtaking views of Cappadocia. The pilot may also fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations for perfect photo opportunities. The total 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 dropped back at your hotel.
Keslik Monastery - You will be picked up from your hotel around 09.30am-10.00am and head to the southern part of Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a vast cave monastery complex with two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. It has been used and developed over 2,000 years, serving various purposes from a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times to a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era.
Taşkınpaşa Medresesi - Built during the Karamanogullari Principality period, the exact construction date of Taskinpasa Madrasah is unknown, but it is estimated to be from the 13th century. The complex includes a mosque, madrasa, and tombs in the mosque’s courtyard.
Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered by accident in 2002, Sobesos Ancient City reflects Cappadocia’s history. Excavations revealed many motifs on colored stones, especially interesting geometric floor mosaics.
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 for animals, with corridors connecting churches and living spaces. The city includes warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, a mughouse, and a copper processing workshop, with hidden tunnels yet to be fully explored.
Mustafapasa - Formerly known as “Sinasos,” Mustafapasa Town is a Greek village and one of Cappadocia’s must-see places. It is known for its historical and architectural features. Lunch will be served at a traditional restaurant in this unique village.
Pigeon Valley - Located in Uchisar town, Pigeon Valley offers one of the best panoramic views of the region and features many pigeon houses built by ancient inhabitants. You can also visit a popular onyx stone factory in the area.
Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
Urgup - You will be picked up from your hotel around 09.30am-10.00am for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. Visit the famous fairy chimneys known as the Three Beauties, the symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Goreme Open-Air Museum - This site includes rock-cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages, and living rooms left by Anatolian Christians. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ortahisar Panorama - Dominated by a 90-meter-high rock-castle, Ortahisar is an extraordinary example of rock-cut architecture used as a refuge during Byzantine times. You will see this architecture during a panoramic visit.
Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of Cappadocia’s major landmarks. It is the highest tuff hill in the area, offering beautiful views of the surrounding valley. Note: There is no visit to the rock castle due to walking difficulties and safety risks. You will have a panoramic view of the castle and Cappadocia from the castle region.
Goreme - Lunch will be served at a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme, with vegetarian options available.
Avanos Oren Yeri - Avanos is known for its attractive old town with cobbled streets and views over the river. The old city, formerly known as Venessa, overlooks the Kizilirmak (Red River), Turkey’s longest river. Avanos is famous for its earthenware pottery, a tradition dating back to the Hittites, using clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak.
Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area features many red-colored, animal-shaped rocks, with camels being a common shape.
Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms, particularly the Fairy Chimneys. This tour will showcase many examples of these formations and the interaction between humans and nature.
Cappadocia - At the end of 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 hotel pickup, join your guides for a safety briefing. Meet your camel and start the safari through the Red and Rose Valleys. Enhance your experience by wearing traditional clothing provided for the ride. After the safari, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia. Note: The route may change if weather conditions are unsuitable.
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.
- Airport transfers for domestic flights
- Outdoor adventures: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Camel Safari
- 4 nights with breakfast at hotels
- Pick-up & drop-off services at multiple locations
- Included daily lunch
- Guided tours in Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia
- All museum, park and ruins entrance fees covered
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Domestic flight tickets within Turkey
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ancient Pool (Cleopatra’s Pool) in Pamukkale
Embark on a two-day journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride. All flights, land transportation, activities, and meal plans are prearranged, saving you time to delve into a world of fascinating wind-carved rock formations, ancient caves, churches, villages and more. Instead of focusing on logistic details, you can fully immerse yourself in unveiling the remarkable highlights of the region.
• Inclusive, return flights guarantee two complete days of exploration
• Regular tours highlight some of Cappadocia’s most famous attractions
• Choose the hot air balloon option for a sunrise view complemented by Champagne
• Enjoy comfortable, door-to-door transport from your hotel in Istanbul
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
- The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
- The tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
- The tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to the tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
- If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
- If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) the tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service.
- Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
- The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.
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.
