2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flights

Ancient rock-cut cave openings and distinctive Cappadocia formations.

2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flights

Discover Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, frescoed churches and underground heritage on a two-day escape from Istanbul, with return domestic flights, one hotel night and guided sightseeing.

Leave Istanbul behind for two unforgettable days among Cappadocia’s sculpted valleys, rock-cut churches and remarkable underground settlements. This small-group journey combines the highlights of northern and southern Cappadocia with return domestic flights, airport transfers and one night in your selected hotel category. English or Spanish guiding is available.

DAY 1 — FLY TO CAPPADOCIA & EXPLORE THE NORTH

Your journey begins with an early pickup from your Istanbul hotel and a transfer to the airport. Check in for your domestic flight independently; on arrival in Cappadocia, meet your driver and begin exploring the region’s extraordinary landscape.

Take in the views at Göreme Panorama before discovering the frescoed churches of the Göreme Open-Air Museum. Continue to Ortahisar, known for its striking rock castle, then explore the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Paşabağ and the imaginative rock formations of Devrent Valley.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a stroll along the Red River and a visit to a pottery village to watch local artisans at work. Participation in a pottery workshop is optional. A scenic drive through Love Valley brings the day to a memorable close. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Lunch. Accommodation: One hotel night in Cappadocia.

DAY 2 — SOUTHERN VALLEYS, UNDERGROUND HISTORY & RETURN TO ISTANBUL

If you wish, begin your morning with an optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight, available at an additional charge and subject to weather and operating approval. After breakfast, pickup for your guided tour is scheduled between 9:30 and 10:00 AM.

Visit Uçhisar Castle and enjoy a four-kilometre walk through the Red and Rose Valleys, where rock-cut churches reveal the region’s early Christian heritage. Explore the cliff-carved homes of Çavuşin Village, then discover Kaymaklı Underground City, a remarkable network of spaces once used as a refuge.

Continue to Pigeon Valley for views toward Uçhisar and stop at the Three Beauties, a trio of iconic fairy chimneys near the vineyards. Lunch is included during the day. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, where your driver meets you for the return transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

HOTEL CATEGORIES

Economical: Göreme House Hotel or similar — EUR 460 per adult.

Comfort: Avilla Cave / Doors of Cappadocia or similar — EUR 550 per adult.

High-Class: Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri or similar — EUR 635 per adult.

Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a twin or queen room. Suggested hotels may be replaced with hotels of similar quality. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15 guests.

BOOKING INFORMATION

A minimum of two adults is required per reservation. Infants under two travel free without a separate flight seat or extra bed. Child prices for ages 2–5 and 6–11 are shown for the selected date during booking; ages 12 and above pay the adult rate. Reservations must be made at least two days before departure and are confirmed automatically.

SEASONAL PRICING / TARIFAS DE TEMPORADA

From 1 March to 31 October each year, adult seasonal prices are: Economical EUR 625, Comfort EUR 644, High-Class EUR 723.

Del 1 de marzo al 31 de octubre de cada año, las tarifas de temporada por adulto son: Económica 625 EUR, Comfort 644 EUR, Categoría superior 723 EUR.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION

Full payment is collected in one transaction. Cancellation must be requested in writing by email. More than 7 days before departure: full refund (no cancellation fee). 7 days or less, but more than 2 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund. 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee and no refund.

What's included?

• Return domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, with 15 kg baggage allowance.

• All airport transfers listed in the itinerary, including Istanbul hotel pickup and return drop-off.

• One night in the selected hotel category, based on two adults sharing a twin or queen room, with breakfast.

• Guided North and South Cappadocia sightseeing tours.

• Lunch on both sightseeing days; vegetarian, vegan and halal options available.

• Entrance fees for the sights and museums listed in the itinerary.

• Professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide, according to the selected language.

Please note

Minimum reservation: two adults. Prices are per person in a shared twin or queen room. Infants under two are free without a separate flight seat or extra bed; child prices are shown during booking. Ages 12 and above pay the adult price.

Reservations close two days before departure and are confirmed automatically. Tours operate daily, year-round.

Guided tours are available in English and Spanish. Please specify your preferred guiding language when booking. Visitas guiadas disponibles en inglés y español. Indique su idioma preferido al reservar.

Domestic flight baggage allowance: 15 kg. Self-check-in is required for your outbound flight. Exact flight details and hotel pickup time will be provided before departure.

The South Cappadocia tour includes an approximately four-kilometre walk over uneven terrain. Contact us before booking if you need accessibility assistance.

The balloon flight is optional, costs extra and depends on weather and operating approval. Hotels listed are examples; a hotel of similar quality may be substituted.

Payment: The full tour price is payable in one single payment. Cancellation must be requested in writing by email. More than 7 days before departure: full refund (no cancellation fee). 7 days or less, but more than 2 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund. 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee and no refund.

PAGO Y CANCELACIÓN

El importe total se abona en una sola transacción. La cancelación debe solicitarse por escrito por correo electrónico. Más de 7 días antes de la salida: reembolso completo, sin penalización. Con 7 días o menos, pero más de 2 días: penalización del 30% y reembolso del 70%. Con 2 días o menos o por no presentarse: penalización del 100%, sin reembolso.