Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Overnight in Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or Airbnb, provided parking is available. For cruise passengers, pick-up is also available from Galataport Cruise Port, with transfer to the airport for the flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, a driver will greet guests at the arrival terminal exit gate, holding a sign with their name. They will then be transported to their hotel for a brief refreshment before embarking on the semi-private guided tour planned for the day.

Mustafapasa - Guests will be collected from their hotel and driven to Keslik Monastery. En route, they will pass through Mustafapaşa (Sinasos) Village, a hidden gem of Cappadocia. This delightful village blends history and nature, showcasing remarkable examples of Greek and Turkish architecture. With its stone houses, narrow streets, and restored old mansions, Mustafapaşa offers a journey back in time.

Keslik Monastery - Keslik Monastery is an extensive cave monastery complex featuring two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. Set in a picturesque garden, it is the largest monastery in Cappadocia. Over 2,000 years, this site has served various purposes, from a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times to a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era, and now a tourist attraction in modern Turkey.

Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered by accident in 2002, Sobesos Ancient City is a testament to Cappadocia’s history, unearthed through a 3-year archaeological excavation. The excavations revealed numerous motifs on colored stones, with floor mosaics featuring intriguing geometric patterns.

Pigeon Valley - After lunch, guests will proceed to Pigeon Valley in Üçhisar, offering one of the region’s best panoramic views. The site also includes many pigeon houses built by the area’s ancient inhabitants. Visitors can also explore the popular onyx stone factory in the region.

Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia’s major underground cities, has 8 floors, though not all are open to tourists. The first floor is designated for animals to easily exit. Corridors connect churches and other living spaces, separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City features impressive sections such as warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, a mughouse, and a copper processing workshop, with hidden underground tunnels yet to be fully explored.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, guests will be returned to their hotel in Cappadocia.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED – Weather Refund Guarantee & Price Locked – No Last-Minute Increases): Prepare for a unique and unforgettable experience in Cappadocia! Guests will be picked up from their hotel and transferred to the balloon site to watch the balloon being prepared for flight. The flight occurs at sunrise, with the pilot ascending to a comfortable altitude of approximately 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. From this height, guests will marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Cappadocia below. During certain segments, pilots may fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, offering perfect photo opportunities. The entire activity lasts about 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 60 minutes. At the end of the flight, there will be a champagne celebration, and guests will receive a souvenir to commemorate this magnificent experience. Afterwards, they will be transferred back to their hotel.

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most prominent sites to witness these landforms and the harmonious coexistence of humankind and nature. On this tour, guests will see many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, starting with the Three Beauties, the most famous family of fairy chimneys and the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Open-Air Museum features an extensive monastic complex carved directly into the soft volcanic rock, including ancient churches, kitchens, wineries, storerooms, and living spaces once inhabited by Anatolian Christians. With its unique architectural details and beautifully preserved frescoes, the site offers a vivid window into early Christian life in Cappadocia. Its cultural and historical significance has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

TokalI Church - The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.

Ortahisar Panorama - The entire town is dominated by the 90-meter-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the center of the town, known as Sivrikoya by the locals. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. Guests will see all this rock-cut architecture during a panoramic visit.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Today’s lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Avanos, where guests can try the “Testi Kebab,” a traditional kebab variety from the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (Vegetarian meals are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is a popular destination due to its charming old town with cobbled streets and views over the river. The ancient city of Avanos, known as Venessa in ancient times, overlooks Turkey’s longest river, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, still relevant and visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery, the town’s primary economic activity. The ceramic trade in this district and its numerous pottery factories date back to the Hittites, with ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak always being used.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of Cappadocia’s most significant landmarks. It is the highest tuff hill in the area, offering stunning views of the surrounding valley filled with unique rock formations. (There will be no visit to the rock castle due to walking difficulties and safety risks. Guests will have a stop for a panoramic view of this rock castle.)

Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area contains many animal-shaped rocks, mostly in red color. Some of the most common shapes resemble a camel.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at Cappadocia Airport for their flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, they will be met at the airport and transferred to their hotel. The return flight departs between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, landing in Istanbul around 9:30 PM to 10:45 PM. Please note that this timing may vary by approximately +/-30 minutes depending on the scheduled flights on the date. This timing is ideal as it allows guests to enjoy a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia before catching their return flight to Istanbul.

• Private transportation
• 1 night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
• Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included – Book Now with Fixed Price Guarantee, No Last-Minute Increases)
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Domestic flights: Round-trip Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
• Semi-private guided tours, limited to 10 guests per group

• Dinner
• Drinks

• Lock in today’s hot air balloon rate to shield yourself from future price hikes
• Rest easy with a refund for your balloon ride if weather causes a cancellation
• Travel effortlessly with all domestic flights and private transfers fully organized
• Enjoy a more intimate experience with a small-group tour limited to 10 guests

Embark on a 2-day all-inclusive adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia, where breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a renowned hot air balloon ride await. Witness the sunrise over the fairy chimneys from above, stay in a traditional cave hotel, and explore the region’s most stunning valleys and historical sites over two days of guided exploration. This thoughtfully curated journey blends comfort, convenience, and unforgettable views, providing a seamless way to experience the highlights of Cappadocia from beginning to end.

• To arrange your flight tickets, the local tour operator may kindly request some passport details. Providing this information will help ensure that your domestic flight booking can be completed smoothly.
• E-tickets for your domestic flights will be sent by the local tour operator three days prior to your departure date. Printed copies of the tickets are not required by airline companies or the local tour operator. You may use the digital copies.
• Each domestic flight includes a baggage allowance of 15 kg of checked luggage and 8 kg of hand luggage per person. If you require additional baggage allowance, please inform the local tour operator in advance. Please note that extra charges may apply for luggage exceeding the 15 kg limit.
• If you wish to change your scheduled domestic flight(s) after they have been issued, the local tour operator may request the cost of new flight tickets. Please note that flight tickets cannot be refunded or changed once issued.
• ⭐ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE : Hot air balloon rides are subject to weather conditions and safety regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority. The local tour operator offers a guaranteed refund for the hot air balloon flight if it is canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. In such cases, the flight cost is refunded promptly, typically within the following day, ensuring a transparent and worry-free travel experience.
• ⭐ FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE : Prices are dynamic and may vary daily depending on demand and weather-related cancellations. In high-demand periods following cancellations, prices can increase by 30–40% and in some cases up to 70–80%. Secure your booking today and lock in your price. Your rate will never increase after reservation, even if prices rise later. BOOK NOW WITH A FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE MONEY!
• ⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS : Unlike standard group tours, the guided day tour(s) in this travel package are operated with a maximum of 10 participants per group. This exclusive format ensures a more personal, immersive, and comfortable experience, allowing guests to truly connect with Turkey’s ancient heritages and breathtaking landscapes.
• Package prices are based on double or triple rooms. Room allocation depends on your group size: 2 guests = double room, 3 guests = triple room. For 4+ guests, rooms will be arranged as a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Single travelers are accommodated in single rooms at no extra cost. A single room supplement may apply if a single room is requested by groups of 2 or more.
• Hotel selection (1811 Cave Hotel, Zeydem Suites or Yunak Evleri) depends on the option selected during booking. Please choose your preferred option. If your selected hotel is not available on your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to replace it with a hotel of equivalent quality.
• 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 do not use any service or choose not to participate in activities, tours, or airport transfers, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. In such cases, no refund will be provided.
• 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.

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