Istanbul to Cappadocia: 2-Day All Inclusive Tour + Balloon Option

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Goreme, Turkey

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

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Overview

Cappadocia is high on most travelers lists of places to see when they visit Turkey, and for good reason: the region’s otherworldly landscapes and cave architecture are unlike anything most travelers have ever seen before. Even if you’re only in Turkey briefly, you can still experience Cappadocia with this two-days, one-night tour departing from Istanbul. This tour combines private airport transfers, flights, guided tours and overnight accommodation in a cave hotel for a comprehensive introduction to Cappadocia in just under two days.

Savor included breakfast and two local lunches
Explore stunning rock formations and ancient cave dwellings
Optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s landscapes
Relax with private transfers in Istanbul and shuttle in Cappadocia

What's Included

Breakfast
Round-trip flight to Cappadocia (economy class)
Overnight accommodation in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Private departure and arrival airport transfers in Istanbul
Arrival and departure Shuttle airport transfers in Cappadocia
2 x Full day Group Tours by air-conditioned minivan in Cappadocia
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional / licensed guides
Hot-Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Drinks at lunchtime
Hotel meals or room services
Gratuities/TIP (optional)
Dinner
Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Enjoy convenient transfers from any hotel or apartment on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Relax in comfort as we provide a private transfer to either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

Arranged start time

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Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Cappadocia for a Full-Day Tour & Magical Overnight Cave Hotel Experience

5 Stops

Devrent Valley

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zelve Open Air Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Avanos

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Istanbul Airport (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight in Cappadocia (Cave hotel), BB, standard room.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Guided Cappadocia Tour with Optional Hot Air Balloon & Return Flight to Istanbul

5 Stops

Red Valley

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cavusin

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mazi Yeralti Sehri

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pigeon Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant meals not included
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Stroller accessible
Passport name, gender, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
7/24 emergency telephone.

Near public transportation
Excursion folder, which includes detailed information for your trip.
Services and information from our local representative.
Passport (also necessary for domestic flights)
Warm clothes for the balloon ride (valid for balloon option)
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 56 reviews

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Jam packed solo trip!

Atorina_P, Jul 2026

Did a 2 day tour to Cappadocia from Istanbul including Hot Air Balloon. All in all it was a great one time experience however I do not love being on the go and not having much say or control in my travel and vacation schedule. I just need to say that as a little disclaimer. I did my best to enjoy and soak up every minute because the trip included so much in such a short time. It is very turnkey having all of the transfers covered, hotel booked and tours however I felt like because there is so many moving parts there was a little lack of communication at certain points. For example, I was supposed to get dropped off to start my tour after a long morning of travel.. up at 3:00 for a shuttle to domestic airport - waiting on people for an hour to go from Kayseri airport to Cappadocia and then once I was dropped off at the hotel I knew I wasn’t in the right place, I wasn’t supposed to check into hotel until the evening and we were starting a tour but the itinerary didn’t specify where the Red Tour starting point was and then we didn’t do the red tour that day it ended up being green and I didn’t really have any idea what was going on it was a just a long for the ride kinda vibe. Again, not typically how I like to travel so it may be perfect for someone else. I was put in an incredible hotel in Uchisar and absolutely loved everything about it and so glad I at least had the evening to enjoy. Pick up times for the next day changed for both the balloon tour and the 2nd tour pick up. So again at the mercy of the agency and all the explanations of why all of this is happening is “due to operational reasons” The two tours were very different. One lunch was completely worth it very nice outdoor in a beautiful shaded area with true traditional Turkish meal then the other lunch was complete opposite vibe. Cheap buffet style in a restaurant did not feel very traditional Turkish… There were tensions between the other guests in my tour group and the tour guide which was frustrating but not much I can do. Again along for the ride. The tours do give you a very great persepective of the Cappadocia region. I’m very excited to go back and do things I didn’t have the chance to. It would be cool if Turnkey could do a little survey to get an idea of what guests like, dislike, interests etc so that they can pair the tours better. Savas was great help and I felt very safe traveling as a solo female with Savas and his team. Thank you!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Atorina, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the hot air balloon experience, your hotel in Uchisar, and that you felt safe traveling with our team. Your kind words about us are greatly appreciated. We also value your feedback. As outlined in our itinerary, operational changes such as tour order, guides, or pick-up times may occasionally occur to ensure the best possible service. This 2-day Cappadocia tour is one of our most popular options for travelers with limited time. If we had known you preferred a slower pace and had more time available, we would have been happy to recommend one of our longer tours or create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your interests. Thank you once again for choosing Travel Inn Turkey. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, -Savas Travel Inn Turkey

Great experience

Luis_C, Aug 2022

From start to finish, working with Savas was great. Everything was seamless. Even though I only booked this tour and a food tour with Savas, he was also really helpful with tips and other recommendations for my time in Istanbul. Would definitely recommend that you work with Savas and his team!

Amazing experience booked with Travel Inn Turkey

Mojtaba_A, Aug 2021

Savas and his team at Travel Inn Turkey are amazing!! We travelled to Turkey from USA. We booked a 2 day, 1 night stay In Cappadocia and it was the highlight of our trip. When we arrived in Cappadocia we did the first tour and it was very beautiful! When we got to our hotel after the tour it was not a nice cave hotel and I reached out to Savas and he got us another hotel somewhere nearby and it was a HUGE UPGRADE! Savas was very responsive and made everything so easy for us. All the airport and hotel transfers were taken care and I 100% recommend everyone to book with Travel Inn Turkey.

Grottes, cheminée, montagne, ballons, deux journées denses en activité

Danielle_A, Apr 2021

Amazing experience Really good organization All was 100% perfect The mountain , the cave, the hotel and the balloon flight all was so good Thank you!!!

Response from Host, May 2021

Dear Gabi_A, first of all, we would like to express our sincere thanks for your nice review of our services. We are happy to know, that you were quite satisfied with all the services provided by our company during your 2-Days/1 Night | Cappadocia Tours with Hot-Air Balloon Ride Besides the famous sites Cappadocia and Istanbul; our beautiful country owns numerous attractive places…Therefore, I do hope to welcome you back in the recent days to explore another places. I am sure that you will have the great experience about another parts of this beautiful country and the friendly local people as well. We look forward to meeting you one day in Turkey soon. Best regards, Your travelinnTurkey Team