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Istanbul · Turkey
3 Days -Cappadocia Tour from İstanbul w/cave hotel+optional balloon
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover the magical landscapes of Cappadocia on a fully customized 3-day package tour with round-trip flights from Istanbul. Explore iconic sites such as Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Paşabağ, where surreal fairy chimneys and ancient rock formations create a unique natural wonder. Walk through Red and Rose Valleys, experience breathtaking viewpoints over Pigeon Valley, and visit the historic rock-cut village of Çavuşin, once home to early Christian communities. Go beneath the surface to explore underground cities, featuring rock-cut churches, tunnels, and storage rooms used for protection and daily life. Along the journey, learn the fascinating history of the region from your expert local guide, experience traditional pottery making with local artisans, and enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine in authentic local restaurants — a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover Cappadocia on a fully customized 3day flyin/flyout tour from Istanbul, exploring its otherworldly landscapes and ancient cave dwellings
- Wander through Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Paşabağ, and the stunning Red & Rose Valleys filled with fairy chimneys and rock formations
- Step inside underground cities and rockcut churches used by early Christians, and visit the historic village of Çavuşin
- Enjoy handson pottery making with locals, panoramic views over Pigeon Valley, and authentic Turkish cuisine in traditional restaurants
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Istanbul
Transportation. According 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. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants, and start your full-day tour.
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Goreme
Sightseeing at Goreme Open Air Museum. 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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Istanbul
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 that 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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Urgup
Sightseeing at Pasabag. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's 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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Avanos
Sightseeing. Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the fairy chimneys. (Lunch)
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Uchisar Castle. Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour drives you to your hotel. Check in.
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Goreme
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Fresco Cave SUites or similar)
Day 2
Istanbul
Sightseeing at Red Valley Cappadocia. According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Next 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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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Pigeon Valley. Next; 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. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
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Ortahisar Belediyesi
Sightseeing. Tour continue with 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. After the tour drives you back to your hotel.
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Goreme
Overnight in Cappadocia (Fresco Cave SUıtes or similar) (Breakfast – Lunch)
Day 3
Kayseri
Transportation. Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight departure time drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service. (Breakfast)
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Economic class domestic flight tickets (2 ways) Transfer services from/to airports (4 transfers) Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Professıonal licensed tour guıde at tours 2 fullday tour ın cappadocia
Not Included
Admission fees for all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary Visa for Turkey (if needed) Meals other than stated Tips to the guide and driver (optional) Personal expenses
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes Camera Passports
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Ending Point: Returns to the original departure point.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 1 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-13
5.00 / 5
What a fantastic trip! We had a wonderful guide, Umit. All of the sites we visited were amazing and Umit was very knowledgeable. The hotel was so beautiful, cozy and unique and the restaurants were delicious on the tours and at the hotel. The true highlight was the hot air balloon ride - stunning views! A very memorable trip and one of our favorites.
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