Cappadocia 2-Day Tour from Istanbul: Explore Wind-Sculpted Rock and Ancient Caves
Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for a 2-day tour exploring wind-sculpted rock, ancient caves, churches, and villages. Add a sunrise hot air balloon flight for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Full-day Cappadocia Tour with Local Guide

Cappadocia - * This pick-up service is valid for guests who booked the option of “from Cappadocia Hotels” : We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am-10.00am (Approx) and depar for the guided tour on today.

Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport - * This pick-up service is valid for guests who booked the option of “from Cappadocia Airports” : Upon your arrival (Kayseri Erkilet Airport or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport), you will be met by your driver and driven to meeting point of the tour car. Cappadocia - approx 1 hour from airport. The driver will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in airport, and holding a signboard written your name on it. PAY ATTENTION : The landing time has to be before 08.30am for you can cath the guided tour. If your plane will be landing after 08:30am, you can miss some parts of the guided tour.

Ürgüp - Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Here is the monastery, including the rock cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages and living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Ortahisar Panorama - The entire town is dominated by the 90-metre-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the centre of the town, which is called Sivrikoya by the inhabitants. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture which is typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. You will see all these rock-cut architecture by panoramic visit.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Today’s lunch service will be in a local restaurant at the Avanos, and you will have chance for test the “Testi Kebab” which is a traditional kebab variety of the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (Also, vegetarian meals are available in same restaurant.) Avanos is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river. The old city of Avanos, whose name in ancient times was Venessa, overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery; it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used.

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. (There are no any visit to rock castle because of the walking difficulties and safety risks on there. You will have a stop for panoramic view to this rock castle.)

Devrent Valley - Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like 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 end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Full-day Cappadocia Tour with Local Guide

Keslik Monastery - We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am-10.00am (Approx) and depar for to southern part of the Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a sprawling cave monastery complex with two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and endless cave rooms. Located in an idyllic garden setting, this is the most expansive monastery in Cappadocia. This site has been used and developed in many ways throughout the course of 2,000 years. This area was a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times, a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era, and now a tourist site in modern Turkey.

Taşkınpaşa Medresesi - Taskinpasa Madrasah was built during the period of Karamanogullari Principality. Although the date of its construction is not known exactly, it is estimated that it was completed in the 13th century. Taskin Pasha Complex consists of the mosque, the madrasa and the tombs in the courtyard of the mosque. Note : The Culture and Tourism ministry is restoring the madrasah on this year. That’s why, you will see this madrasah from out of building and you can take the photos of this amazing historical building.

Sobesos Ancient City - Sobesos Ancient City was discovered by accident in 2002. The city, which is one of the mirrors of Cappadocia’s history, was unearthed as a result of a 3-year archaeological excavation. As a result of the excavations, it has been observed that there are many motifs embroidered on colored stones. Especially the floor mosaics are made with interesting geometric patterns.

Goreme - You will take your lunch by a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme. Also, vegetarian meals are available in same restaurant.

Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli, one of the major underground cities of Cappadocia, consists of 8 floors. However, as in many underground cities, not all floors are open to tourists. In the city, the first floor is separated for the animals to go out easily. Establish a connection between the churches and other living spaces with the corridors separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City, which has astounding sections such as warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, mughouse, and copper processing workshop, still contains hidden underground tunnels that have not been fully revealed.

Pigeon Valley - Which is located in Uchisar town to have one of the best panaromic viev of the region. That site also covers lots of pigeon houses which are builty bye the ancient inhabitants of the region. If you like, you can able to visit popular onxy stone factory of the region.

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

What's Included
  • Airport pick-up service (for Cappadocia airport options)
  • Lunch included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cappadocia
  • Entrance fees for museums, parks, and ruins as per itinerary
  • Licensed professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Dinner, Drinks
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Drop-off Service in Cappadocia
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-day excursion from Istanbul to Cappadocia, including an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride. Through pre-arranged flights, transportation, activities, and meals, this 2-day Cappadocia adventure optimizes valuable exploration time within a landscape rich with wind-carved rocks, age-old caves, churches, villages, and more. Instead of dealing with logistical details, you’ll have ample opportunity to experience the region’s outstanding highlights.

• Included in the package is a domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Our daily tours will take you to some of Cappadocia’s most sought-after locations
• Choose to add a hot air balloon ride at booking for a breathtaking sunrise view complete with Champagne
• Benefit from convenient, direct transportation from your Istanbul accommodation

  • The airport pick-up service is valid for option of “from Cappadocia Airports”. If you do not choose that option while booking, service provider (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 Cappadocia Airports” !!! 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.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, service provider (tour operator) can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
Location
Cappadocia
Cancellation Policy

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

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