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2 Days Cappadocia from Istanbul w/ cave hotel+optıonal balloon
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Escape Istanbul and discover the magical landscapes of Cappadocia on this carefully designed 2-day package tour, including round-trip flights, accommodation, expert guiding, and transportation. Explore a region where nature and history blend together to create one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Visit UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum, wander among Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys, descend into ancient underground cities, and explore charming villages carved into volcanic rock. Along the way, you'll uncover the fascinating history of early Christian communities, enjoy stunning panoramic viewpoints, experience local traditions, and savor authentic Turkish cuisine. Designed to maximize your time and comfort, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Cappadocia's unique landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable atmosphere.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover Cappadocia’s most iconic UNESCOlisted sites, including Göreme OpenAir Museum, underground cities, and spectacular fairy chimneys.
- Explore breathtaking valleys such as Devrent, Pasabag, Rose Valley, and Pigeon Valley, each offering unique landscapes and unforgettable photo opportunities.
- Step inside ancient cave churches, rockcut homes, and hidden underground settlements used by early Christian communities.
- Experience authentic local culture with traditional Turkish cuisine and a handson pottery demonstration in the heart of Cappadocia
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Istanbul
Transportation. According to your pick-up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.
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Goreme
Sightseeing at Goreme Open Air Museum. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants, and start your full-day tour. Visit Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
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Urgup
Sightseeing at Pasabag. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pachas vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermits shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
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Goreme
Sightseeing at Devrent valley. Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World
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Goreme
Sightseeing at Uchisar Castle. Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
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Goreme
After the tour drives you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Lunch)
Day 2
Goreme
Sightseeing at Red Valley Cappadocia. Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
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Goreme
Sightseeing at Çavuşin. Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches
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Urgup
Sightseeing at Pigeon Valley. Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Kaymakli Underground City. Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and start your full-day tour and visit Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15,000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
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Ortahisar Belediyesi
Sightseeing at Cappadocia. Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named
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Istanbul
Transportation. After tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Economy class domestic flight tickets (2 way) Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary Transfer services from/to airports (4 Transfers) 1 night accommodation ın a cave hotel Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Not Included
Admission fees to historical sites Beverage with meals Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional)
What to Bring
Online check-in highly recommended for your domestic flights Take your camera (without professional equipment)
Meeting & Pickup
-Transfer provided from centrally located hotels such as Sultanahmet, Besiktas, and Taksim. -Hotel pickups from outside of the city center are upon availability and may require a supplement fee.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 1 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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