2 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul
4.7
23 Ratings

Experience the wonders of Cappadocia on a 2-day all-inclusive tour from Istanbul. Enjoy a balloon flight, local guides, stress-free travel, and skip-the-line entry to attractions.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Day Tour (by plane)

Istanbul - Your driver will be ready at your Istanbul hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport for Cappadocia flight. We pick you up from any hotel in Istanbul for airport transfer.Istanbul hotel pick up time is between 04.15 am and 6.30 am, depend on exact flight time.Departure time, which is specified as 9.00 am, is approximately it is the time when you will be at the airport in Cappadocia. When you landed to Cappadocia we will greet you at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and transfer to Cappadocia. You will meet your tour guide for day tour.

Avanos - Avanos is one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia. The pottery art, which is known to have started at the time of the Hittites, still continues and there are many workshops. This visit includes lunch and a short tour along the Kızılırmak.(Red River)

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. Pasabag is the most obvious place to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature.Pasabag, where is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock.

Devrent Valley - Known as “Imagination Valley”, this region contains rock formations that look almost like sculptures.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar Castle is the fantastic view point of Uchisar Castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations.

Cappadocia - Weaving is one of the most important features of Turkish culture. This tradition from Central Asia still continues in Cappadocia. We will make a short visit to a cooperative where world-famous Turkish carpets are produced and learn the intricacies of this thousands of years of art.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, your guide will leave drop you off to your hotel.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride & South Cappadocia Day Tour

Cappadocia - Second day starts around 05:00 am to see sunrise with Hot air balloons (optional), after champagne toast by landing you will be transferred back hotel and approximately 1 hour after you will start the tour after you check out hotel around 09:30 Am. Today we are exploring Green Tour.

Rose Valley - Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches

Love Valley - Love Valley is one of the most well-known and photographed areas of Cappadocia. It attracts attention with its earth shapes and is almost like a natural photography studio

Goreme - We will make a short visit to Goreme village for a lunch break. Then you will have time to take photos and take a short walk.

Pigeon Valley - Visit the Pigeon Valley. See spectacular view of dovecotes (pigeon or dove houses), old abandoned cave homes and old Greek houses of Uchisar and Ortshisar Castle, the biggest mass of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. 4.30 pm. At end of the tour If you want to stay longer in Cappadocia, we will transfer you to your hotel and our service will end here. If you want to return to Istanbul, we will buy your flight ticket and transfer it to your Istanbul hotel. And our service will end here.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to the airport for Istanbul flight.When you landed to Istanbul we will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

What's Included
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Cappadocia
  • Roundtrip airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
  • Breakfast
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Dinner
  • Cappadocia hot air balloon tour
  • Round trip domestic flight tickets
Additional Information

It’s not an extended trip to this amazing land of caves, but certainly a wonderful short journey to Cappadocia from Istanbul; particularly if you’re crunched for time, and wish to explore beyond Istanbul in Turkey.

✅Departures guaranteed everyday
✅Local tour guides
✅Hassle-free travel package
✅Direct access tickets to points of interest
✈ Opt for air travel over lengthy bus trips
Beginning with an early morning 1-hour flight to Cappadocia and concluding with an afternoon flight back to Istanbul on the following day.
✂ For tour customization options, get in touch so we can deliver more of your Cappadocia Dream.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Y5470tmmikea
Apr 14, 2024
Stunning Turkish Landscsapes and A Great Guide Can Make the Experience More Enjoyable - The 2 day Cappadocia tour was really just part of a longer 11-day tour Tempel prepared for us. Which included Cappadocia, Amasya, Safronbolu, Pamukkale, Canakkale and Istanbul. Fantastic Cappadocia views and landscapes. Very lucky to have done our balloon tour as fickle winds and weather forced the cancellation of the balloon rides the day before and 2 days after we did ours. Since Turkey is a huge country, prepare for long 3-6 hour drives in any tour in the countryside outside Istanbul. Because you will spend long hours together, a competent, articulate, funny, friendly and solicitous guide can make the trips much more pleasant. We had Safak, a fantastic guide with a great command of English and a wealth of information on Turkish history, geography, and culture.
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Auun
Jan 31, 2023
Cappadocia is so worth it - I and my friends went to Capadocia, especially for hot air balloon tour and jeep tour. We got a ten thousands of nice pictures back to Thailand. No matter turned the camera which way we will get all impressive photos. We very impressed with the best guide ever Cihan, he really very professional, warm eyes and very friendly. We really enjoyed the trip and highly recommend. He inspired me to visit to Istanbul again in very soon.
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Nurul_ad
Dec 23, 2022
Terrific Türkiye - We had a fantastic 10/11 days trip to Turkiye! Our tour guide, Murat, was top-notch despite being relatively new! Very knowledgeable, maintain a professional work etiquette and at the same time, friendly and approachable to any queries we have. Aside from Murat, our bus Captain Ertan did exceptionally well! Prioritised our safety at all times, assisted with our luggages and was very considerate. He was understanding when we had to take our luggage midway (a couple of times) due to urgent matters. He was also thoughtful on placing our luggages upfront on the last day for accessibility. We are very satisfied with their service. Both Murat and Captain Ertan did fantastic!
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Limfangchien
Dec 19, 2022
CTC-Tempeltravel 10-days Turkey Tour: A great experience! - My family and I were on a 10-day tour of Turkey under the CTC-Tempeltravel package. We covered lots of places in Turkey including Bolu, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kudadasi, Bursa and Istanbul, mostly on the western side of Turkey. Our Singapore guide was May Wong and the local guide and host was Nazli Celikmakas. Nazli was a great communicator. As we were on a land tour, we did not follow the group from Singapore. Nazli touched base with us and gave precise guidance on meeting point on the first day. She followed up on timings had been prompt in replying our queries. As this was the first time we were in Turkey, being prompt and accurate in replies gave us much assurance. Throughout the tour, Nazli had demonstrated competence as a professional tour guide. She was knowledgeable, caring and committed to ensuring the group was well taken care of. Her explanation on each site we visited was detailed and fun to listen to. She also shared a lot about her own experiences as a traveller which made us feel she empathised with our needs. Never did we feel we lacked anything throughout the 10 days. Every destination was unique and culturally rich. At Bolu, Hagia Sophia was majestic on its own. Nazli’s description on the history of the place made it even more picturesque.while we missed the hot air balloon flight at Cappadocia, we had a second chance at Pamukkale. This is a must try for anyone wishing to take in the sights of Cotton Castle at its best. Our balloon pilot Fatih made a “scary” adventure fun and even though I was afraid of heights, he was so assuring it never bothered me. The other historical sites eg Silk Route stops, Koza Silk Market, Cumalikizik Village (a UNESCO heritage site) etc were all notable stops. The cruise at Istanbul was a rare treat too. It offered a very good view of Istanbul where one could see the Europe side and the Asia side of Turkey all at the same time. So much to see and enjoy the architectural beauty of the city in that one hour ride. Nazli was very accommodating towards the time we spent at each stop especially where we needed time on purchases eg Carpets, porcelain, leather shops which Turkey was famous for. She was patient and very balanced in her handling of such situations. Also, our driver was fantastic. His driving skills made all the difference between smooth and jerky rides. He was punctual at all stops. Our bus rides over long distances in many instances were very pleasant. All in all, while itinerary was important, Nazli our guide and host made the difference between just covering itinerary and a great experience. Thanks to Nazli, our trip over the 8 days was nothing short of “wonderful”. We were fortunate to get a great guide. She’s among the few whom we would consider true professionals in her trade. Thanks Nazli and team!
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Trek40928685722
Dec 19, 2022
Always smile 😁 - Firat you are a team leader with rich experience as a tour guide. Amiable, careful, soft and gentle speech, always smiling. Let me and my wife leave a wonderful travel experience...😚😁😀😃
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Q9401lxcynthial
Dec 19, 2022
Cappadocia Trip - Firat was our excellent local tour guide. We had a wonderful time at Cappadocia. Lots of first experiences Ike living in Cave Hotel, riding in a ‘fast and furious’ jeep, walking through narrow alleys in an underground cave, etc. Firat ensured that we were always thoroughly briefed and mentally prepared. He was friendly, kind, and professional in the execution of his responsibilities. He also went above and beyond his call of duty by for eg, checking in with those who were unwell, making sure they were getting better. Great tour. Better guide. Thank you, Firat!
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Sockeyesalmon_3993
Dec 19, 2022
Worth a Try! - We joined the Tour organised by Tempel, had a wonderful time and a shoutout to the tour guide Firat, for the meticulous organisation. Bravo!
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Nurhalizas2022
Dec 18, 2022
Excellent - I loved everything, tour guide was very knowledgeable and well planned. Can see the effort he put in
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Idahamidah
Dec 18, 2022
13D10N Winter tour to Turkey - The experience was great although disappointed as could not go on the hot air balloon as the weather did not permit. Nevertheless, the tour guide, Syafaq, is very knowledgeable. He will always give us a brief itinerary for the day and what to expect in terms of weather, duration and etc.
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Q1191nashawns
Dec 19, 2022
Once in a lifetime experience in Cappadocia. - Optional tours are very interesting and eventful. The ATV ride, balloon rides were fun and memorable.
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