2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with optional Balloon Ride

Experience the best of Cappadocia in just 2 days with this private tour from Istanbul. Explore the history and scenery, and even take an optional balloon ride for a truly unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Day Tour

Cappadocia - The travel services will begin with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Your driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel (or Airbnb address if the street allows for car parking) and then take you to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia. The pick-up time ranges from 05:30 am to 07:00 am, depending on the scheduled departure time of your flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia on your travel date. The supplier will inform you of the exact time after booking your domestic flight ticket.

Devrent Valley - Also known as “Imagination Valley,” Devrent Valley is one of the most fantastic regions of Cappadocia. It is a popular spot where travelers can experience and enjoy the beautiful lunar landscape, the most surreal scenery in the region.

Peri Bacalari - Pasabag, or Pasha’s Vineyard, is located on the Zelve road between the popular town of Goreme and the traditional pottery-making town of Avanos. Here, you can find spectacular cone-topped rock pillars known as Fairy Chimneys standing tall throughout the vineyard. Pasha was an important officer during Ottoman times when the region was captured. However, Pasabag is more commonly known as Monks Valley, named after the many monk refuges carved into the soft rock cones.

Avanos Carsi Seramik - Visit the pottery village of Avanos.

Love Valley - Love Valley is one of the most fantastic valleys in Cappadocia. Located between Avanos and Goreme road, the valley is named after the interesting fairy chimney formations and is popular with couples for marriage proposals. The soil in the region is very rich in minerals, making it an ideal place for growing fruits and vegetables.

Göreme Open Air Museum - The Goreme Open Air Museum is a rocky settlement area that hosted an extensive monastery life between the 4th and 13th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Goreme Open Air Museum is also one of the most popular places to visit in Cappadocia.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar Castle is the highest point in the region and the largest and most beautiful fairy chimney, offering unique panoramic views over Cappadocia. Located in Uchisar town, the rock castle was used as a fortress by the Roman and Byzantine armies. The region is also home to the most beautiful fairy chimney formations.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride & South Cappadocia Day Tour

Goreme - If you have already booked a ticket, you will participate in the balloon flight.

Goreme Panorama - Cappadocia is a world-famous photogenic place offering an outstanding landscape, fairy chimneys, rock-cut houses, beautiful valleys, and scenic lunar hills, along with incredible monuments for its visitors. There are various great panoramic viewpoints in Cappadocia for those who want to enjoy the stunning views and for photographers. Visiting one of the popular viewpoints is the best way to experience and enjoy the amazing landscape carved into fairy chimneys and rock formations.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is a lovely valley near Uchisar town, named after the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa since ancient times. It offers another spectacular panoramic view over Cappadocia, along with the spectacular views of the dovecotes. The valley is named after pigeons and ranks first among the popular, most known, and impressive valleys of Cappadocia.

Kaymakli Underground City - The Kaymakli underground city is built under the hill known as the Citadel of Kaymakli and was opened to visitors in 1964. The people of Kaymakli (Enegup in Greek) village have constructed their houses around nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city. The inhabitants still use the most convenient places in the tunnels as cellars, storage areas, and stables, which they access through their courtyards. The Kaymakli Underground City has low, narrow, and sloping passages. While the underground city consists of 8 floors below ground, only 4 of them are open to the public today, with spaces organized around ventilation shafts.

Ortahisar Kalesi - The rocks on which Ortahisar Castle is built are surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. They were first carved by the Etiler for protection and shelter in ancient times when wars were frequent. Later, it was used as a shelter during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Istanbul - Upon your arrival in Istanbul, we will drop you off at your hotel. * The departure time of the return flight is between 08:00 pm and 09:00 pm, meaning your return flight will land at Istanbul airport or Istanbul SAW airport between 09:30 pm and 10:30 pm. After arriving in Istanbul, there will be approximately one hour for your transfer from the airport to your hotel. The return flight could be to the Istanbul SAW airport if flights are not available to Istanbul airport on your return date.

What's Included
  • Accommodation in a boutique, cave-stone hotel
  • Roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
  • Entrance tickets to museums and sights as per itinerary
  • Lunch included
  • Expertise of a professional, licensed tour guide
  • Daily breakfast provided
  • Roundtrip Cappadocia airfare from Istanbul
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Discovering the cultural heritage and remarkable landscapes of Cappadocia is the pinnacle of any Turkish adventure, however, the isolated region can be challenging to get to if you’re short on time. This private excursion merges round-trip flights, local transfers, and activities into a comprehensive package that allows you to make the most of your sightseeing adventure. As part of the package, you get to enjoy a stay in a unique boutique cave hotel which guarantees an exceptional Cappadocian experience you will remember forever. The included round-trip flights help to reduce travel duration. The two-day itinerary covers all the main attractions of Cappadocia. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Istanbul is also provided.

Cancellation Policy

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

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