Brilliance of Cappadocia: 2-Day All Inclusive Tour from Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Cappadocia with this worry-free 3-day tour from Istanbul. All details, including flights, transfers with hotel pickup, accommodations, and some meals, are expertly arranged. Marvel at unique landscapes and visit iconic sites such as Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open-Air Museum, and Ihlara Valley with skip-the-line access for a seamless experience.

Enjoy included round-trip airfare from Istanbul
Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off services
Explore Cappadocia’s iconic sites with skip-the-line access
Spend a night in a cave hotel in Cappadocia

What's Included

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Between Istanbul and Cappadocia
Two nights 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
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast

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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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

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

12 Stops

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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

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 / Overnight at Cappadocia

7 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Derinkuyu Underground City

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Narligol Krater Golu

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ihlara Valley

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Selime Monastery

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pigeon Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Flight Back to Istanbul (Included Flight Tickets)

2 Stops

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
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.

Reviews

3.3

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Double disappointments!

Samuel_Y, Jul 2023

I already communicated with the Viator chat line and with the tour operator directly. I found the Viator tour description deceiving and we wasted the whole day on the second day of our tour. On top of that our balloon ride was cancelled which I totally understand was not your fault at all, but we are going back to Cappadocia again before you know it.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Samuel, You were not read the trip itinerary as we understand on your messages to us. You said us “I thought this tour include a second full-day tour on second day.” But there is no second full-day tour. This detail is writing there CLEARLY. That seems, you never read itinerary and just thought something and expect excluded services. If there is no advertise no any write about a second full-day tour as on details of this travel package, that is not meaning deceive description. We provides what write on descriptions.

Great trip

Shivkumar_K, Jul 2023

The Baloon ride was fantastic. But the car used for the tour’s first day had very bad AC. Despite letting the Driver for making it cooler nothing happened. Looks like the driver was not keen on doing anything

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Shivkumar, As you know July is top hot summer month in Turkey. Only some days of July, AC of cars can not be enough because of over 40-42 degrees weather. Also, some guests are making open/close the door of car and that is affecting to AC performance of cars at the days over 40-42 degrees.

A worry-free complete tour

Avi_H, May 2023

4.5* - Overall Tour operator This is a complete tour which includes everything from start to finish. The communication of the tour operator is amazing and prompt. The logistics are all taken care of with great detail, such as airport transfers. Accommodations- Sedirli Konak The accommodations are amazing and centrally located with extremely hospitable staff. The breakfast is superb as you feel like it is prepared with love as if it was cooked by your “mom”. Fatma thank you. The management team were friendly and inviting. Tours Our guide Umit was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, witty and passionate. It is evident that he really cares about history and culture. Thank you! The only drawback, hence the four and a half stars instead of five, is the “shop stops”. The cultural aspect of the stops are great but the selling part could improve. A suggestion would be to leave the guests to explore the show rooms on their own. With a constant presence of a salesperson following, one feels overwhelmed which in turn makes one want to leave. Perhaps if this was not the case, one would be more inclined to purchase. Overall, we would highly recommend booking this tour.

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