2-Day Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour: Explore Majestic Landscapes and Historical Sites

Embark on a 2-day adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia and discover the breathtaking landscapes and historical sites. Highlights include the Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, and the stunning Fairy Chimneys of Pasabag. Book now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flight to Cappadocia and North Cappadocia Day Tour

Istanbul - Your driver will be ready at your Istanbul hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport for Cappadocia flight.
We can pick you up from many hotels in Istanbul for airport transfer.Istanbul hotel pick up time is between 04.15 am and 6.30 am, depend on exact flight time.
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.
(Hotel check-in will be at the end of the tour.)

Uchisar Castle - First stop is the fantastic view point of Uchisar Castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations. (Panaroma only)

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Goreme Open Museum is known to be one of the first monasteries in the history of Christianity. This rock-cut settlement, where education was given to spread Christianity, has been on the UNESCO World History list since 1985 with its frescoed churches and rock living areas.

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 - Devrent Valley is well known as imagination valley where you can take fantastic pictures with animal-shaped rock formations.

Ortahisar - 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 drop you off to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Roundtrip airport transfers in Cappadocia and Istanbul
  • Accommodation at a unique boutique cave-stone hotel
  • Included meals: daily breakfast and lunch
  • Skip-the-line museum entrance tickets
  • Services of a professional, licensed tour guide
  • Roundtrip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia
What's Not Included
  • Balloon Flight Tickets (Please specify your request in the special requests section when booking)
  • Beverages at lunch (private tour option includes soft drinks during the lunch)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

The swiftly planned 2 Days 1 Night tour of Cappadocia from Istanbul, facilitated by a plane journey, is an effortless way to explore Cappadocia. We ensure pickup and drop off services to your hotel in Istanbul, making it a worry-free experience. Having meticulously thought and arranged everything, you’re left with nothing but to savour the trip. This package is comprehensive and checks all the boxes for you.

Fascinating places you will visit on this tour include:

Goreme Open Air Museum Kaymakli Underground City
Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Pigeon Valley
Uchisar Castle Avanos
A hike through Red Valley Love Valley
*Goreme Panorama

Important Information
Through this compact two-day tour, the splendid beauty of Cappadocia will unveil itself to you in a short period of time. To optimize time, the flights to Cappadocia are scheduled as the first in the morning (Typically a 06:40 am flight, subject to availability). You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul at about 4 am. Please note, airport assistant services are not included in this tour.
*The tour price does not entail balloon flight tickets. For reservations and pricing details, please inquire.

  • Supplier will send your domestic flight tickets three days before of your departure date.
  • Flight tickets are economy class for all options and you will have 15 kg checkin luggage + 8kg hand baggage allowance for each domestic flight. If you will need more baggage allowance, please contact with us.
  • Balloon ride is offered as an extra activity and not included in price for all options.Balloon flight ticket prices vary according to the season and demand. Therefore, for the most accurate information, please write your request in the special requests section when booking this tour. We will contact you and inform you as soon as possible.
  • Optimum weather conditions are needed for hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In such a case, there is no right to object. (Decisions taken for flight safety reasons are final and do not change). With its thousands of years of history, Cappadocia is undoubtedly much more than balloon flight. However, if you are still planning to come to Cappadocia just to join a balloon flight, we recommend that you consider that the balloon flight may be cancelled.
  • If you made your balloon flight ticket reservation with us and your flight was canceled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes while participating in the tour.
  • This tour has 2 options, you can find the details when making a reservation.
  • Vegetarian food option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Pick up service can be provided from many hotels in Istanbul.
  • The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the standard double or triple room. If you would like stay at single room, there should be single room supplement cost.
Cancellation Policy

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

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R103wrveronicar
Jul 14, 2024
Kapadokya - Amazing. Unique. Enchanting. Interesting history. The Underground City is a MUST see as well as the Balloon ride is a Must Do.
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David_a
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful tour of Cappadocia highlights - This experience was wonderful for my wife and I and 2 adult family members. Our guide, Omar, was very personable and knowledgable about the Cappadocia and its deep history. Transportation and accomodations were top notch, especially the hotel which excedded expectations. The hot air ballon ride was phenominal and well worth the trip. No complaints.
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Mario_l
Jul 7, 2024
Top quality experience - All perfect. Top service and all worked on time. Hope to jave more Lucky tô get ballon flight next time.( because weather condition it was cancelled)
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Rajit_j
Jul 6, 2024
Memorable experience! - Fantastic tour with excellent guide and driver. Very well organized and great communication with the tour company throughout. Informative and enjoyable experience! The underground city was so unique. Being able to go on the hot air balloon was the icing on the cake.
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Yong_l
Jun 22, 2024
A truly unforgettable experience! - We all had a great time! Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and professional, and the tour company - BellaTurca is very accommodating to customize the trip for our needs. The communication and implementation of the tour was very smooth. A truly unforgettable experience! I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who visits Cappadocia!
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Linda_r
Jun 22, 2024
Hot air balloon ride canceled but still worth the visit! - We were very excited about the hot air balloon ride and although it was canceled our experience in the area and with our tour was fantastic! It was hot and at times strenuous but our guide encouraged us to continue on not to miss what can only be seen in the area and we are grateful that he did. Every detail was taken care of and constant communication from the tour company. Our flight back was delayed four hours. Tour company monitored the delay and driver was waiting for us to transfer to our Istanbul hotel promptly.
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Dianne_g
Jun 21, 2024
Fabulous - I loved visiting the underground city and our guide, Khan, was awesome! We didn’t do the balloon ride but it is worth getting up early to see the balloons! The breakfast at the Caverna hotel was amazing! A couple of logistical things that could be improved: 1) The AC in the room we stayed in at the Caverna Hotel was not working properly but I’m sure if we said something, they would have fixed it, 2). The transfers to and from the airport were fine but the vans used were personal vans and unlabeled. A little scary but we got to the proper places on time
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Yvette_r
Jun 16, 2024
FANTASTIC TOUR GUIDE, HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TURKEY TRIP - This was a wonderful tour of Cappadocia. Baris was such a knowledgeable, friendly, tour guide. The hotel we stayed in overnight was gorgeous, fantastic dinner and breakfast. All the sights and places we visited were so interesting. I would highly recommend doing this tour if visiting Turkey. It was the highlight of our trip, if only we could have stayed longer in Cappadocia.
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Shrinand_d
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing and flawless tour - There are not enough words to praise this experience. If I can give six starts I would. BellaTurk made the entire experience very smooth for my family and me. The logistic from beginning to end was flawless. They kept in touch with us continuously right from beginning. Everything from transfers to excursions were right in time. I would like to thank Mustafa, Ahmet, Omer and the entire staff including shuttle drivers for their support and knowledge. I highly recommend this experience.
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Parmvir_t
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing - The tour was fantastic, from beginning to end. They really took all the stress away from organising this trip from Istanbul. No corners cut, they pick you up in a luxury limo and drop you off in a luxury limo. The food provided, which was breakfast and 2x lunch was all of high quality (have to pay for drinks). They also provided a free breakfast when we first got there (sandwich, drink and fruit) which was appreciated by all after the early morning flight! We didn't do the balloon ride in the end (personal decision) but what an amazing tour this was!
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