Cappadocia Excursion: 2-day Trip from Istanbul with Hot Air Balloon & Cave Hotel Experience
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Experience the magic of Cappadocia with a 2-day excursion from Istanbul. Soar above the stunning landscapes in a hot air balloon, stay in a unique cave hotel, explore underground cities, and indulge in local wines. Don't miss this must-see destination in Turkey!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Istanbul to Cappadocia by plane and Southern Cappadocia day tour / overnight at the cave suite hotel in Goreme town.

Kizilcukur - Gymnasium In Roman times, the gymnasium was the gathering place for people to come socialize whilst being a spectator to he athletes. It was the place for these athletes to show off their skills and was also used as a training facility.

Cavusin - Cavusin this village is one of the ancient settlement in the early period of the Christians having the oldest church of region dating back to 3rd century. It was exactly settled like a big town where you see lots of the cave rooms used as living rooms, sleeping rooms, kitchens, wineries, etc. All these are waiting for you to explore where cave houses collapsed because of landslide in 1960 which has a gorgeous view.

Love Valley - Love Valley called originally White Valley offers you a wonderful view with its funny shaped fairy chimneys.

Kaymakli Underground City - Underground City this underground city is the most interesting one in the regions among 36 other ones which were first used by Hittites and later by Christians like a shelter in during Roman persecution times. By carving lots of rooms all connected with tunnels, they lived in here when the cities were invaded by enemies. You have a chance to see the rooms, food storages church and kitchens. Chimneys and defence systems used in the underground city will surprise you during the visit.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is a panoramic view point where you will see the pigeaons and pigeon houses which were used tp keep pigeons in order to collect their dropping for fertilising the earth especially wineyards.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar Castle is the highest point in the region. The castle and surrounds used to be the most populated area this settlement to survery the enemies. The top of the citadel provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.

Northern Cappadocia day tour and flight back to Istanbul and transfer back to hotel.

Goreme Panorama - Goreme Panorama is a panoramic point where you can see a wonderful view over Goreme town with its spectacular cave houses.

Goreme National Park - Goreme Open Air Museum is the first and biggest monastery where this religious education was started. You will visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys with frescoes painted on the walls from 10th to 13th Centuries. In the 4th century three important men created a new unity here they are the Great St. Basil, bishop of Kayseri, his brother St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. George of Nazianus.

Avanos - Avanos is known for the pottery a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river. The Kizilirmak, which divides Avanos into, is the longest river of Turkey.

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley has various types of fairy chimneys. Among these are those with caps, cones mushroom like forms pillar and pointed rocks. With the action of smaller, secondary volcanoes and the action of rivers, wind and flood waters, this layer of tuff has slowly but steadily been eroded to produce the rock formations know as \

What's Included
  • Round-trip flight tickets, inclusive of all taxes
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
  • 2-day guided small group tour, with all entrance fees covered
  • Complimentary daily breakfast
  • Lunch provided during the tour
  • Accommodation in a cave suite hotel, with breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • dinner
Additional Information

Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour – Explore one of Turkey’s most frequented destination! View the sunrise from a hot air balloon. Lodge in renowned cave accommodations. Discover the subterranean metropolises. Be amazed by the frescoes at the Open Air Museum. Wander around the Ihlara Valley. Sample the local region’s wines. A trip to Turkey is incomplete without a visit to Cappadocia.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Muhammadasjadrazak
Nov 30, 2023
Istanbul is a Real Charm - The Istanbul is a Real Charm and Magnificent Beauty of Turkey It always Reminds me the ottoman empire state Capital .The Sea Around Istanbul added charms in it Thanks you all for Your hospitality and love ..
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Farnasikolika
Feb 12, 2020
Cool Trip! - I had such an amazing time in Cappadocia. Thank you so much for putting everything together. Everything was so beautiful, especially the balloons during sunrise. I had so much fun on the tours and learned a lot. The underground city was awesome! Next time I’m in Turkey, I’ll definitely book with you again
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Janiya_moriya
Feb 1, 2020
Balloon riding – a great pleasure - Wow! What an outstanding views and activities we all performed during 2 days, All went well. We took two times the balloon ride in Cappadocia. The scenes we observed and relished are indescribable. Had fun!
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