2 Days Cappadocia Tour from/to Istanbul with Cave Hotel Stay, Site Visits, and Local Experiences
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Embark on a 2-day adventure to Cappadocia from Istanbul. Explore UNESCO sites, visit cave houses and churches, and experience local culture and cuisine.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flight to Kayseri / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

İstanbul Havalimanı - According to your pick-up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1 hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls

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.

Zelve Open Air Museum - 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.

Avanos - where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area

Goreme - After the tour drives you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Underground Cities Tour / Flight to Istanbul

Rose Valley - Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your pick-up tıme meet your guide, and start your full-day tour. 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

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.

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.

Kaymakli Underground City - 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-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

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

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - After the tour drives you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

İstanbul Havalimanı - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service.

What's Included
  • Guiding service at tours
  • Economic class domestic flight tickets (2 tickets)
  • Land transportation by minibus
  • Lunch
  • 1-night stay in cave hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfers from/to hotels (4 transfers)
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at lunches
  • Personal Expnses
  • Entry tickets to historical sites
Additional Information

Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Cappadocia with a tailored 2-day aerial package from Istanbul. Explore the Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Pasabag. Meander among the mystical fairy chimneys and witness the initial cave dwellings of the early Christians. Take in the sweeping vistas of Göreme from a prime panorama spot, observe the rock-hewn homes and ecclesiastical structures of Cavusin’s ancient Christian Greek village, and immerse yourself in the daily life of the inhabitants. Relish the scenic outlook of Pigeon Valley, delve into the subterranean cities once inhabited by early Christians, and inspect the rock-carved churches and storerooms. Absorb the area’s history through narratives from your knowledgeable local guide, partake in a pottery-making session with artisans, and savor authentic Turkish cuisine at a traditional eatery.

  • Baggage allowence is 15kg+8kg hand luggage for domestic flights
  • 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
  • Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets to historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below
  • Accommadation will be in Fresco Cave Suıtes, MDC Cave Suıtes or similar basis
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aimeep441
Jul 3, 2024
Beautiful historical tour - We had a fantastic tour including lots of opportunities to go inside the caves used for monasteries and the underground city, we toured the pottery making factory (all hand made and beautiful!), open air museum, and lots of sights for photos along the way. Our guide Erdi was professional and so knowledgeable - he really made the region’s history come alive for us. He was also attentive to how much walking we were doing in the sun, finding shade and taking it slow when needed. Great guide, and had an excellent driver partner.
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Ferozb906
Jul 2, 2024
Great trip! - This was a great tour. Erdi was a great tour guide who gave us a lot of insights into the places we were visiting and made us feel comfortable during the trip.
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Adventure33410965165
Jun 25, 2024
Amazing 2 Days Cappadocia Tour - Tour Alinkum Travel has organized 2 Days Cappadocia private Tour from/To Istanbul. The arrangement is good and smooth. The staff of reversation team has quick response for any queries. We are very enjoyable for these two days. Beautiful Landscape! Hotel is very good. Driver in Cappadocia is good and polite. Driver from IST airport to our Istanbul is also very nice.
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Heather_g
Jun 11, 2024
A visit to an amazingly beautiful place - The tour was excellent, our accommodations and food was good, they were prompt and friendly. Our only negative would be that each day we had a sales type visit, which wasnt the way we would choose to spend our time.
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Janinahl
May 28, 2024
Best tour in Capadoccia - The tour itself was 10/10. Our tour guide Umit is the best. He explained every detail of each tourist spots and has even helped us take our photos and videos. The transfers were smooth, accommodation were top of the line and food was amazing 👌2 days is too short and will definitely go back.
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Prashant
May 21, 2024
Review - Excellent trip. Our tour guide Erdi was fantastic. Really enjoyed his company.Very professional and expert.would definitely recommend
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Monicake898xb
May 21, 2024
YOU SHOULD BOOK!! - this your was incredible! The hotel they booked for us was stunning and had so many amenities. Our tour guide, Erdi, was with us for both days and was so helpful and knowledgeable! he gave a great balance between guiding us through the beautiful sites and giving us free time to explore and take pics on our own! the sites, such as the underground city and the museums, were all unforgettable and must-sees! i recommend the 2 day trip in order to be able to see the balloons.
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Eleonorabe1127or
May 14, 2024
Great experience! - I booked this tour last minute, just a couple of days before leaving. Everything was extremely well organised, starting from communication, pick-ups, etc. The tour covers the main highlights of Cappadocia, and for each site there’s some time to explore. Our guide Hati was lovely and very knowledgable. Highly recommended for those who have no time to organise and want to get the most of Cappadocia in few days.
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340mumtaja
May 12, 2024
South Cappadocia - Hatice is wonderful. She is kind, knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the tour of south Cappadocia with her. I would highly recommend Haitice. The transportation and the the lunch venue were excellent.
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K5849zzdaniely
May 18, 2024
New experience - Places are spectacular However, ticket arrangements can be improved Craftsmanship at pottery museum is outstanding
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