Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for a 2-day tour and explore ancient caves, churches, and villages. Add a sunrise hot air balloon flight for an unforgettable experience.
Departure from Istanbul or Antalya or Bodrum to Pamukkale - Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
Istanbul - Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception (or your Airbnb if accessible by car) and take you to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli/Çardak. The pick-up time ranges from 3:45 AM to 5:00 AM, depending on your flight schedule. We will confirm the exact time once your domestic flight is booked.
Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli/Çardak airport, you will be met and driven to Pamukkale, approximately an hour away.
Bodrum City - If you choose the “from Bodrum to Istanbul” option, we will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum and drive you to Pamukkale, which takes about three and a half hours.
Antalya - If you select the “from Antalya to Istanbul” option, we will pick you up from your hotel in Antalya and drive you to Pamukkale, also about three and a half hours away.
Pamukkale Natural Park - This UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the “Cotton Castle,” has attracted famous visitors since ancient times, including Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the Hierapolis tour include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After visiting the Hierapolis Ancient City, you’ll have time to take photos and explore Pamukkale’s natural beauty. Enjoy about 60-75 minutes of free time to swim in the thermal pools. Then, meet your guide and walk barefoot through the travertines.
Pamukkale - Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pamukkale town.
Laodicea - Excavations have uncovered artifacts dating from 3500 BC to 3000 BC. Named by Seleucid King Antiochus II after his wife Laodike, the city later thrived under Roman rule and was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Kusadasi - After the Pamukkale, Hierapolis & Laodicea Tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress on Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) has been recently renovated. Note: This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansarayi - Built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade, this historical building is opposite Kusadasi cruise port. Note: This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Overnight at Cappadocia
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for your Ephesus tour. Before heading to Ephesus, we’ll stop at Gazi Begendi Park for photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay. Please check out from your hotel and bring your luggage, as we will transfer you directly to Izmir airport after the tour.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first stop is the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by natural beauty.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, visit the Ephesus Ancient City, a significant harbor city in antiquity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Highlights include the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, and Ancient Toilets.
Ephesus Terrace Houses - You’ll pass by the Terrace Houses, with your guide providing information about them. (No stop or visit)
Selçuk - Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Selçuk town.
The Temple of Artemis - Another highlight is the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, located near Ephesus.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - After the Ephesus tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) - Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
Cappadocia Tours & Hot Air Balloons - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Experience a unique adventure in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the balloon site to watch the preparation for your flight. The flight takes place at sunrise, reaching altitudes of 700 to 1000 meters, offering breathtaking views of Cappadocia. The pilot may also fly as low as 1 meter above rock formations for perfect photo opportunities. The entire activity lasts about 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 60 minutes. A champagne celebration and a medal presentation will follow the flight. You will then be dropped back at your hotel.
Keslik Monastery - We will pick you up from your hotel around 9:30-10:00 AM for a tour of southern Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a vast cave complex with two churches, a refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. It has been used for various purposes over 2,000 years, from a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times to a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era.
Taşkınpaşa Medresesi - Built during the Karamanogullari Principality period, this complex includes a mosque, madrasa, and tombs. It is estimated to have been completed in the 13th century.
Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered in 2002, this city reveals Cappadocia’s history through its colorful stone motifs and intricate floor mosaics with geometric patterns.
Kaymakli Underground City - One of Cappadocia’s major underground cities, Kaymakli has 8 floors, though not all are open to tourists. The city includes stables, churches, living spaces, warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, a mughouse, and a copper processing workshop.
Mustafapasa - Formerly known as “Sinasos,” this Greek village is a must-see in Cappadocia, known for its historical and architectural significance. Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant in this unique village.
Pigeon Valley - Located in Uchisar town, this site offers one of the best panoramic views of the region and features numerous pigeon houses built by ancient inhabitants. You can also visit a popular onyx stone factory in the area.
Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
Urgup - We will pick you up from your hotel around 9:30-10:00 AM for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. See the famous “Three Beauties” fairy chimneys, the symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Goreme Open-Air Museum - This UNESCO World Heritage site features rock-cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages, and living rooms left by Anatolian Christians.
Ortahisar Panorama - Dominated by a 90-meter-high rock-castle, this town showcases the region’s typical rock-cut architecture, which served as a refuge during Byzantine times.
Uchisar Castle - One of Cappadocia’s major landmarks, this rock castle offers stunning views of the surrounding valley. Note: Due to walking difficulties and safety risks, there is no visit to the rock castle. You will have a panoramic view stop instead.
Goreme - Lunch will be at a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme, with vegetarian options available.
Avanos Oren Yeri - Known for its cobbled streets and views over the Kizilirmak (Red River), Avanos is famous for its earthenware pottery, a tradition dating back to the Hittites.
Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area features red-colored rocks shaped like animals, with the camel shape being the most common.
Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms, best seen at the Fairy Chimneys, where you can observe the interaction between nature and human life.
Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.
ATV Quad Bike Safari (INCLUDED) - Flight Back to Istanbul
Cappadocia Atv And Horse Tours Ovizu - ATV Quad Bike Safari (INCLUDED): Enjoy an hour-long ATV safari through the stunning valleys, with stops for photos. This adventure will make you feel like a pathfinder on the moon. After the safari, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Cappadocia - You will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Istanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
- Domestic flight transfers included
- Adventurous outdoor tours: Hot Air Balloon Ride and ATV Quad Bike Safari
- 5-Day hotel stay with breakfast
- Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off in multiple cities
- Lunch provisions
- Four professionally guided tours
- Included entrance fees for attractions on the itinerary
- Expert guidance from a licensed professional tour guide
- All domestic flights in the itinerary covered
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ancient Pool (Cleopatra’s Pool) in Pamukkale
Embark on a 2-day excursion from Istanbul to Cappadocia, with the opportunity to enhance your trip with a sunrise hot air balloon ride. By arranging flights, local transportation, activities, and meals ahead of time, this 2-day Cappadocia journey optimizes your time for exploring a terrain filled with wind-carved rocks, ancient caves, churches, villages and more; you’ll dedicate less effort to organization and more to experiencing the splendid attractions of the area.
• Round-trip flights included, securing two full days for sightseeing
• Daily excursions highlight some of Cappadocia’s most cherished sites
• Choose a hot air balloon ride at booking for an early morning flight complemented with Champagne
• Enjoy stress-free, door-to-door transportation from your Istanbul hotel
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
- The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
- The tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
- The tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to the tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
- If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
- If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) the tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service.
- 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 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
