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Istanbul: 2-Day Cappadocia Trip with Flights and Cave Hotel

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Istanbul: 2-Day Cappadocia Trip with Flights and Cave Hotel
4.6433825 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6433825 out of 5 stars
272 reviews

Explore Cappadocia on a 2-day trip from Istanbul and marvel at the iconic fairy chimneys. Enjoy the convenience of flights, accommodation in a cave hotel, airport transfers, and lunch.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

V
Vincenzo – Canada

The hotel in Cappadocia was not very nice , there definitely is a lot better! The tour guide and driver were very good .

A
Adriana – United States

This was 10/10 worth it and amazing. Umit was our guide and he is truly the best. He’s a local and loves what he does and it shows. It is a beautiful city with sights you can’t see anywhere else

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 pickup location options:

    Fatih, İstanbul

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Airplane

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Goreme Open Air Museum

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Devrent Valley

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pasabag

    Break time, Lunch (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Avanos

    Visit, Lunch, Shopping

  • Timeline stop icon

    Uçhisar

    Visit, Sightseeing

  • Overnight stay

  • Timeline stop icon

    Rose Valley, Göreme

  • Timeline stop icon

    Red Valley, Turkey

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    Çavuşin

    Walk

  • Pigeon Valley

    Break time, Lunch (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kaymakli Underground City

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ortahisar

    Photo stop, Visit (1 hour)

  • Van

    (50 minutes)

  • Kayseri

  • Airplane

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    İstanbul, Fatih

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Uchisar, Ortahisar, and more
  • Visit Red and Rose Valley to enjoy a panoramic view of the Pigeon Valley
  • Explore underground cities of early Christians & see rock-cut churches
  • Learn about the ancient art of ceramics at Avanos village
  • Spend less time waiting in lines, and more time exploring Cappadocia with a guide

Full description

Get an insider’s view of Cappadocia’s most iconic spots on a trip from Istanbul. Walk in the land of fairy chimneys. Hear commentary from your guide along the way about fascinating sites like Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos Village, Uchisar, Avanos, Underground Cities, Ortahisar, and Pasabag.

Day 1: Flight to Kayseri and Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia



Catch your domestic flight to Kayseri. Start with a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum, a cave city in the Goreme Valley. See rock-cut churches, kitchens, and wineries left by Anatolian Christians. Gaze at Byzantine frescos at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about its history.

Next, make your way to Devrent Valley, famous for its animal-shaped rocks. See a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Continue to Pasabagi Valley or Monks Valley to enjoy the wonderful landscape.

Make your way to Avanos Village, the region known for its pottery, silk, wool, and carpet weaving, wine cultivation, and agriculture. See the natural as well as human-made masterpieces of this charming old town.

Savor a typical Turkish lunch. Experience pottery-making with local experts. After treating yourself to a hearty lunch, continue to Goreme Panorama, for views of fairy chimneys, which are tall rock formations with caps on top.

Make the most of your time in Cappadocia by visiting Uchisar. Get to the top of the rock castle in the center of the town, the highest point of the region, a perfect vantage point for a panoramic view of the stunning Cappadocian landscape.

After sightseeing, be driven to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia in a special-class cave hotel.

Day 2: Underground Cities Of Cappadocia and Flight to Istanbul


Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, embark on a full-day tour. Visit Rose and Red Valley, an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset. Go off the beaten path to visit Cavusin. See its famous rock churches.

Next, enjoy a tour of Pigeon Valley, named after the countless man-made dovecotes or pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Walk through a picturesque maze of rock formations.

Then, go down to the world of underground cities. Once a refuge for 15000 Christians, these settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this 8-story city connected by 30 kilometers of corridors and passageways.

Continue the tour with Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches. See the famous castle-like rock formation standing dominantly over the town.

After the tour, be driven to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, be greeted by your driver and return to your hotel.

Includes

  • Guided group tour
  • 1-night accommodation in Cappadocia
  • Breakfast (at Cappadocia accommodation)
  • 2 lunches
  • Economy class domestic flight tickets
  • Baggage (15 kg with 8 kg of hand luggage)
  • Transfers to and from airports
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks during lunches
  • Entry fees
  • Hot air balloon flight
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers.
  • The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance.
  • When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.
  • Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia.
  • Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund
  • Entry tickets to the below attractions are excluded.
  • Pasabag
  • Goreme Museum
  • Underground City

From $458.59 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 272 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Vincenzo – CanadaMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The hotel in Cappadocia was not very nice , there definitely is a lot better! The tour guide and driver were very good .
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Adriana – United StatesApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
This was 10/10 worth it and amazing. Umit was our guide and he is truly the best. He’s a local and loves what he does and it shows. It is a beautiful city with sights you can’t see anywhere else
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Miguel Angel – AustraliaApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
The whole activity was excellent. Erdi is an amazing guide. He made things run smoothly and according to schedule. We liked all the activities and our driver and guide over all.

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