Journey to Kayseri / Enchanting Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Istanbul Airport - At your scheduled pick-up time, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a drive to the airport, where you’ll board a 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, your driver will welcome you and take you to Cappadocia, where you’ll join your group and embark on a full-day tour.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Features numerous rock-cut churches from the latter half of the 9th century, adorned with vibrant frescoes on the walls.

Devrent Valley - Known for its whimsical animal-shaped rocks, resembling a natural sculpture zoo. Among them is a rock pillar resembling the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. Enjoy the valley’s unique lunar landscape, which feels otherworldly.

Pasabag - Also known as the Pacha’s vineyard or Monks Valley. This area was home to the hermitage of Simeon monks. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon) and a hermit’s shelter are carved into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag Valley boasts some of Cappadocia’s most remarkable fairy chimneys, featuring twin and even triple rock caps, uniquely mushroom-shaped.

Avanos - Delight in a traditional Turkish lunch and try your hand at pottery with local artisans.

Goreme Panorama - Offers one of the most stunning panoramic views of the fairy chimneys.

Uchisar - The natural highest rock castle provides a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding landscape.

Exploring the Underground Cities of Cappadocia

Rose Valley - A truly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, especially pink at sunset due to the minerals in the sandstone. The pink hue intensifies throughout the day, reaching its peak at sunset when the sun casts a warm glow over the valley.

Cavusin - Nestled in a valley that gradually widens into Red Valley. The village is renowned for its rock-cut churches and homes carved into massive rock formations.

Pigeon Valley - Named for the numerous man-made dovecotes carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is a prime location for walking in the stunning Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City - Once a refuge for 15,000 Christians, these settlements were crucial for the development of Christianity, offering shelter and worship until the end of the 7th century AD. Explore the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30 km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar - Known for its welcoming residents, charming stone houses, narrow streets, and beautiful churches, as well as the castle-like rock formation that gives the town its name.

Return Flight to Istanbul

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and, according to your flight schedule, drive to Kayseri Airport for a 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Istanbul.

İstanbul Havalimanı - Upon arrival in Istanbul, your driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. This concludes our service.

• Professional licensed tour guide
• Land transportation by high model vehicle
• 2-nights cave hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
• Lunch
• Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Breakfast
• Airport transfers from/to hotels (4 transfers)

• Beverages with meals
• Personal Expenses
• Admission fees to historical sites
• Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Embark on a 3-Day customized tour package by plane from and to Istanbul, exploring the UNESCO Sites of Cappadocia. Take a tour of the Goreme Open-Air Museum, wander through the Devrent Valley, and pay a visit to Pasabag. Get a glimpse into the life of early Christians by exploring their first cave dwellings amidst the fairy chimneys. Experience a stunning panoramic view of Göreme from an optimal viewpoint. Visit the rock-hewn houses and churches of Cavusin, an old Christian Greek town, and delve into local life. Get a sweeping grant view of the Pigeon Valley, uncover early Christian underground cities, and explore rock-chiseled churches and storage rooms. Gain insights about the region’s history from your knowledgeable local guide, learn pottery making from local artisans, and savor typical Turkish delicacies at a local eatery. The tour also includes services such as internal flight tickets, airport transfers, a stay at a cave hotel and lunch during the tours.

• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package. Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets to historical sites so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Free entry for the childrens 8yr and below
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 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.