Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia – Guided Day Trip - Overnight in Cappadocia

Istanbul - Begin your Cappadocia adventure with a transfer from your hotel or Airbnb in Istanbul to the airport for an early morning flight. The driver will meet you at the hotel reception or your Airbnb location, provided parking is available. From there, you’ll proceed to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

Cappadocia - Upon arrival at Cappadocia airport, your driver will greet you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transported to your hotel in Cappadocia, approximately an hour’s drive away.

Cappadocia ATV and Horse Tours Ovizu - ATV Quad Bike Ride (INCLUDED): You will be transferred to the starting point of the ATV Quad Bike Ride, where you will enjoy a one-hour safari on your private ATV. This exciting outdoor adventure will take you through the stunning paths of Cappadocia’s valleys, with stops for photo opportunities along the way. It will feel like you’re driving on the moon, exploring the incredible terrain. The adventure lasts approximately one hour.

Cappadocia - After the ride, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) – Guided Day Trip - Overnight in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Prepare for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the balloon site, where you can watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will take place at sunrise, with your pilot ascending to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. From this height, you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below. During certain segments of the flight, our pilots can fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, allowing perfect photo opportunities. The total activity duration is approximately 3 hours, with the flight lasting about 60 minutes. A champagne celebration will follow the flight. After the balloon ride, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Ürgüp - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin this carefully planned day trip to the key attractions of Cappadocia. Most tours only show panoramic views of some valleys and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia due to entrance fee costs. You won’t fully experience the history and geography of Cappadocia. After hundreds of feedback from our guests, we created this trip itinerary for those who are curious about the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Cappadocia. Our semi-private daily tours (guaranteed for a maximum of 10 guests per group) present you with ancient and extraordinary geographical spots of the Cappadocia district.

Goreme National Park - In a stunning landscape shaped entirely by erosion, Göreme National Park and its surroundings feature rock-carved sanctuaries that serve as extraordinary examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic period. During this tour, you will explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the top highlights in this national park.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.

Tokalı Church - The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.

Ortahisar - Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Today’s lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you’ll have the opportunity to try “Testi Kebab,” a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)

Devrent Valley - This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a camel.

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.

Cappadocia - At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Guided Day Trip - Flight Back to Istanbul

Keslik Monastery - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin this carefully planned day trip to the key attractions of Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is an extensive cave monastery complex, home to two churches, a grand refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. Set amidst a serene garden landscape, it is the largest monastery in Cappadocia. Over its 2,000-year history, the site has undergone various transformations: originally a burial ground during pre-Christian Roman times, later a thriving communal monastery in the Byzantine era, and now a notable tourist destination in modern Turkey.

Sobesos Ancient City - Sobesos Ancient City was accidentally discovered in 2002 and offers a glimpse into Cappadocia’s rich history. Unearthed during a three-year archaeological excavation, the site revealed numerous intricate motifs intricately crafted on colored stones. Notably, the floor mosaics stand out with their captivating geometric patterns.

Uchisar - Uchisar is a town known for hosting some of the finest restaurants in Cappadocia. These establishments are quiet and offer an authentic, non-touristic dining experience. Today, you’ll enjoy lunch at one of these exceptional restaurants.

Pigeon Valley - Located in the town of Uchisar, this spot offers one of the best panoramic views of the region. It is also home to numerous pigeon houses built by the area’s ancient inhabitants. If you wish, you can also visit a renowned onyx stone factory in the region.

Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli, one of the largest underground cities in Cappadocia, spans 8 levels. However, like many other underground cities, not all of its floors are accessible to tourists. The first level was specifically designed for animals, allowing them to move freely. Corridors connect the churches and other living areas, separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City is home to remarkable sections such as storage rooms, kitchens, cemeteries, a communal area, and a copper workshop. It is believed that hidden underground tunnels remain within the city, still waiting to be fully explored.

Cappadocia - At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

İstanbul - Upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul, the driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. * The departure time for your return flight is between 8:00 pm and 9:30 pm, which means your flight will land in Istanbul approximately between 9:30 pm and 10:45 pm. This timing is ideal, allowing you to comfortably catch your return flight to Istanbul after your full-day guided tour of Cappadocia today. It is not recommended to connect your international flight from this tour if you have one, as there could be a risk of missing your international flight if the return flight is delayed by the airline company.

• Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
• Lunch
• Entrance fees (Tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines at museums mentioned itinerary)
• 2 full-day tours by professional tour guides who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Breakfast
• Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back
• Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services mentioned in itinerary
• Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Quad Bike Ride
• Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel

• Dinner & Drinks

This tour will take you to fascinating tufa rocks, mysterious underground cities and natural beauties of Cappadocia. Also, you will have the experiences of hot air balloon ride to your trip for fly over unique volcanic landscape of Cappadocia. And you will drive your ATV quad bike at the valleys of Cappadocia. 2 full-day tours to most popular places of Cappadocia, two nights accommodation at a cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia, roundtrip domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Cappadocia), hot air balloon ride, ATV quad bike safari and airport transfers are all included.

• The airport pick-up service is valid for option of “from Airports in Cappadocia”. If you do not choose that option while booking, local tour operator do not provide any pick-up service. This service is excluded on other options.
• Notice to guests who booked the option of “from Airports in Cappadocia” !!! If your plane will be landing to Cappadocia airports after 08.30am, you can miss some visits of the tour. Because the daily guided tours are starting approximately 09.30am - 10.00am.
• Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
• The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.