2-Day Cappadocia Tour Package from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

Istanbul, Turkey

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s most visited destinations, famous for its ancient churches, cave villages, and fairy chimney valleys. With this small-group tour, maximize your time with round-trip flights from Istanbul, hotel pickup, and overnight accommodation at an atmospheric Cappadocian cave hotel. During your stay, explore Derinkuyu Underground City, visit Ihlara Valley and Goreme Open-Air Museum, and admire views of Devrent Valley, Uchisar Castle, and Pigeon Valley.

Unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia
Two guided full-day tours: explore Cappadocia’s Red and Green Routes
Personalized experience with a small group of up to 15 people
Hassle-free tour with flights, transfers, and overnight accommodation

What's Included

Breakfast
Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary
1 night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
⭐ Option to fly from Cappadocia to Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya instead of returning to Istanbul
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport / Port pick-up and drop-off services in Istanbul and Cappadocia
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Dinner
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off services are available from centrally located hotels or Airbnb addresses or Galataport Cruise Port in Istanbul. Hotels are listed in the search box above; however, some properties may not appear due to updates in the address system. If your hotel is missing, please specify it in the “Special Requests” section during booking.

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Start time
.04:00

Itinerary

Day 1

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Semi-Private Cappadocia Day Tour / Overnight in Cappadocia

11 Stops

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Three Beauties (Uc Guzeller)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park (Pass By)

Goreme Open Air Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

TokalI Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ortahisar Panorama

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avanos Oren Yeri

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys (Pass By)

Accommodation: Included – Select from our carefully curated hotel combinations when making your reservation.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) / Semi-Private Cappadocia Day Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul

10 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Derinkuyu Underground City

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ihlara Valley

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Selime Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pigeon Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

İzmir (Pass By)

Bodrum (Pass By)

Antalya (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
To arrange your domestic flights, the tour operator may require your passport details. Providing this information in advance will allow us to complete your flight reservations smoothly and avoid any potential issues.
Your domestic flight e-tickets will be sent to you by the tour operator via email three days before departure. Printing your tickets is not required, as both the airline and the tour operator accept digital copies.
Each traveler is allowed 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on domestic flights. If you anticipate exceeding the checked baggage allowance, please notify the tour operator in advance. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage.

If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the tour operator may require you to pay for any additional costs associated with rebooking. Please be aware that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed or amended.
⭐ CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO IZMIR/EPHESUS - BODRUM - ANTALYA: If you prefer to continue your journey to Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya instead of ending your Cappadocia trip by returning to Istanbul, the tour operator offers this option at no additional cost. Your included return flight to Istanbul can be replaced with a flight from Cappadocia to one of the destinations mentioned above, saving you the cost of purchasing an additional flight ticket and allowing you to continue your Türkiye journey more conveniently. Please note that airport pick-up and transfer services in Izmir/Ephesus, Bodrum or Antalya are not included. If you require a transfer upon arrival, please contact the tour operator to arrange this service separately.
⭐ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are dependent on weather conditions and the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. If your balloon flight is canceled due to unsuitable weather conditions, the tour operator will issue a refund for the cost of balloon ride. Refunds are generally processed within the following day, providing you with a straightforward, transparent, and hassle-free experience.
Accommodation is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on the number of travelers. Two guests will share a double room, while three guests will be accommodated in a triple room. For groups of four or more, rooms will be arranged in the most suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will receive a single room at no extra charge. If members of a group of two or more request separate single rooms, a single-room supplement may apply.
Your hotel accommodation in Cappadocia is determined by the booking option selected at the time of reservation. The hotel names corresponding to each booking option are clearly listed in the option descriptions, allowing you to review the available hotels before completing your booking. Please review the booking options carefully and select your preferred option. If the selected hotel is unavailable for your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to provide alternative accommodation of a similar quality and standard.
The Hot Air Balloon Ride is operated in the Standard Category, featuring an approximate flight duration of one hour and baskets accommodating 20–28 passengers. Depending on weather conditions and the pilot’s assessment before landing, the actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes. The final flight duration is determined by the pilot in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. The total duration of the balloon experience, including transfers and preparation, is approximately 3 hours. If you have not booked the hot air balloon ride, you will not be able to participate in any of the services or activities associated with the balloon experience.
If you choose not to use any of the services included in your package, or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided for any unused services.
Children aged 5 and under are not permitted to participate in the hot air balloon ride in accordance with Civil Aviation regulations.
Please inform the tour operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Horrible experience with trying to get a refund

Stacy_S, Jun 2024

Would give it no stars but couldnt post - I didn’t have my trip! It was canceled and money was deducted from my account and I was told to Contact Viator for refund while on vacation. The customer service and support has been horrible. I want a refund!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Stacy, First of all your full amount refund done same day. But t takes 2 to 7 business days because of the international transaction policies. That is global thing. You are right, your booking cancelled because of the missed passport details. We requested the details from you several times but received the details too late, and the flight tickets was fully boked when you sent us those details. That's why, we cancelled it.

Cappadocia is wonderful

Shirley_W, Mar 2024

Tour was great and Cappadocia was spectacular! The 3 day tour required many parts to come together to make this a wonderful and memorable time. All of the parts came together flawlessly and we moved through each day without effort. The hotel booked for us was a quiet delightful hotel (Sedirli Konak hotel) which was very comfortable and we enjoyed it greatly. The day tours of the region were interesting and we saw a variety of things, including the experience of walking through an underground city. The highlight was the balloon ride. Fantastic! I am thankful to all the teams for giving us this ‘bucket list’ experience.

Red Tour only Partially Covered

Sambamurthy_M, Dec 2022

I rate this as terrible. I understand the Balloon ride is cancelled due to bad weather, but the Red Tour which is part of my package is not completely covered. Derinkuyu Underground City, Uchisar Castle and Ihlara Valley were not shown. I demand refund for that as well.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Guest, The RED TOUR is most poppular tour in Cappadocia and it is never cover any visit to Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City. The visit of them is include for another tour and it's name is GREEN TOUR. Also the distance is between places of RED TOUR and GREEN TOUR is approx 125miles (200km) and that makes 4 hours drive. If the visit of these place are included, your all day will be passed at seat on car. Because the daily tours are approx 7 hours. We think your mind confused while searching the things to do Cappadocia on several websites. Also this type "1-2-3 stars" reviews are normal for destination Cappadocia. Because some travelers are thinking "ahh my trip was terrible because balloon ride cancelled". and then adding some unreal things to their feedbacks and post it with low stars to here. We got used to that.

Una sola parola: INDIMENTICABILE!

Andrea_P, Nov 2022

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