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

Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

Maximize your time in Turkey by booking a two-in-one tour that explores the top attractions in both northern and southern Cappadocia. This tour is ideal for busy travelers who want to see as much as possible during their two days in the region. Joining a guided tour also lets you learn about Cappadocia’s rich history along the way—something you can’t get if exploring on your own.

Discover the history, culture, and natural wonders of Cappadocia on a 2-day tour
A guide provides intriguing narration about the passing sights
Enjoy a small-group environment and a chance to get to know your fellow travelers
Hotel pickup and drop-off make both days of the tour hassle-free

What's Included

Breakfast
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Between Istanbul and Cappadocia
One night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Semi-private guided tour (Maximum 10 guests per group)
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Private transportation

Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
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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Operating hours
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Included Flight Tickets) / Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour / Overnight at Cappadocia

8 Stops

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Keslik Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sobesos Ancient City

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Şirhanem Cave Restaurant

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pigeon Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaymakli Underground City

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cappadocia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

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

12 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Three Beauties (Uc Guzeller)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park (Pass By)

Goreme Open Air Museum

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

TokalI Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ortahisar

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avanos Oren Yeri

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar Castle

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys (Pass By)

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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 book your domestic flights, the supplier may kindly ask you to provide your passport details. Sharing this information will help ensure that your flight reservations can be arranged without any issues.
Your domestic flight e-tickets will be emailed to you by the supplier three days before your departure. There is no need to print your tickets, as both the airline and the supplier accept digital copies.
Each traveler is entitled to 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on all domestic flights. If you expect to exceed the checked baggage allowance, please inform the supplier before your trip. Additional fees may apply for excess baggage.
If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the supplier may ask you to cover the cost of the new flight ticket(s). Please note that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be modified.

✔️ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are subject to weather conditions and Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. In the event that your balloon flight is canceled because of unfavorable weather, the supplier will provide a full refund for the balloon ride. Refunds are usually processed within the next day, ensuring a simple, transparent, and worry-free experience.
✔️ FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: Hot air balloon prices are dynamic and may change daily based on demand and weather-related cancellations. During periods of high demand, especially after weather cancellations, prices can increase by 30–40% and, in some cases, by as much as 70–80%. By booking today, you lock in your current price. Once your reservation is confirmed, your balloon ride price is guaranteed and will not increase, even if rates go up later. BOOK NOW WITH OUR FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE MONEY!
✔️ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are operated with a maximum of 10 guests, offering a more exclusive alternative to standard group tours. With smaller groups, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience, greater comfort, and better opportunities to explore Cappadocia’s stunning landscapes and fascinating historical and cultural heritage.
Accommodation is based on double or triple room occupancy. Room arrangements depend on the number of travelers: 2 guests will be accommodated in a double room, while 3 guests will stay in a triple room. For groups of 4 or more, accommodations will be arranged in a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will be provided with a single room at no additional cost. A single room supplement may apply if travelers in a group of two or more request separate single rooms.
Your hotel accommodation (Misty Cave Hotel, Zeydem Suites, or Yunak Evleri) is based on the package option selected during booking. Please select your preferred option carefully. If your chosen hotel is unavailable on your travel dates, the supplier reserves the right to substitute it with another hotel of comparable quality and standard.
The Hot Air Balloon Ride will be operated in the Standard Category. This category offers an approximate flight duration of one hour, using baskets with a capacity of 20 to 28 passengers. The actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes, depending on weather conditions prior to landing. Flight duration decisions are made by the pilot in accordance with the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. The total duration of the activity is approximately 3 hours.
If you choose not to use any included service or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, it will be regarded as a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund can be issued for any unused services.
The children aged 6 and under are not allowed to participate in the hot air balloon ride due to Civil Aviation regulations.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.5

based on 21 reviews

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Great guide, beautiful place, a lot of shopping

Matthew_F, Nov 2023

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide for a tour of a beautiful and rich landscape. There's a bit too much "shopping" for our tastes, but others on the tour seemed to enjoy it. We just liked seeing, learning, and walking. Also, -1 because we left something on the tour bus which the tour operator said they would try to return to us, but we never heard back from them again.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!! The whole team puts a lot of work to make sure everything goes as smooth as possible :) They will love to know how much you enjoyed on our tour. Thank you so much for you recommendation! Kind Regards

Not visiting all the sites in the itinerary and forced shop visits

JangYun_K, May 2023

The guide mert was absolutely amazing, hut we only visited 4 sites on first day and 5 sites in second day, and it was filled with visits to “shops”, which was not mentioned in the itinerary at all, and not visiting all the sites in the description is false advertisement, so beware before you book this tour,

A must-do and amazing way to see Cappadocia

Jessica_M, May 2023

I highly recommend this tour. Umit, our guide, was very nice, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to explain everything, which made us enjoy the tour even more. He was also very patient with us, as my mom is elderly and has a hard time breathing, he was constantly stopping and giving her time to rest, making sure she was alright all the time. I couldn't recommend it enough. An amazing way to see Cappadocia in all its glory. P.S.: We could do without the stop in the expensive leather factory.

What an experience

ZulfanH, Dec 2022

Just take this tour, if you lucky enough and get Soulaymane as your tour guide, it will be even better, it is just good and good.

Amazing! Highly recommended if short on time and want to get the most out of your trip.

Berrak_Y, Aug 2021

Our tour guides Ahmet and Umit, along with our transportation driver Mustafa were amazing. They taught us a lot, they were enjoyable, and they had great enthusiasm. You could tell how much they admire the location and enjoy their job. I would high recommend this tour if you are short on time and want to make the most of your Cappadocia trip.

Beautiful way to visit Cappadocia

Adrian_C, Dec 2020

Strongly recommend it. The guide was very kind and nice to us, well organised and willing to explain everything. Beautiful way to see Cappadocia.

Great Experience

uthish, Sep 2020

Great Tour with an excellent knowledgeable guide. It was funny and learning experience. Would recommend!

Amazing Cappadocia

narellen238, Jan 2020

Excellent comprehensive tour that was well paced and hosted by professional guides. An amazing destination that is unique and the itinerary included some amazing formations and vistas and a short hike in a canyon made it extraordinary all round.

Consigliato

Isabella_F, Apr 2023

Salomon è stata un’ottima guida. Nonostante il mal tempo siamo riusciti a visitare diversi posti. Considerato il prezzo, che include pranzo e ingresso in tutti i luoghi visitati, è un ottimo tour.