3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flights
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for two nights in a cave hotel and guided northern and southern sightseeing, with return flights, transfers and English or Spanish guiding.
Discover Cappadocia at a comfortable pace with a three-day escape from Istanbul. Fly in on the first day, settle into your selected cave hotel and enjoy two full days of guided sightseeing through the region’s valleys, rock-cut churches and underground heritage. Return domestic flights, transfers and two hotel nights are included. Choose English or Spanish guiding.
DAY 1 — ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA
Your trip begins with a transfer from your Istanbul hotel to the airport. Afternoon or evening flight arrangements are coordinated for your travel date. Check in independently using your passport. On arrival in Cappadocia, meet your driver at the airport exit and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere of the region. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 2 — NORTHERN CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, meet your guide between 9:30 and 10:00 AM. Begin at Göreme Panorama, then explore the frescoed rock-cut churches of the Göreme Open-Air Museum. Continue to Ortahisar, the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Paşabağ and the imaginative formations of Devrent Valley. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, stroll beside the Red River, see traditional pottery craftsmanship and enjoy a scenic drive through Love Valley. A pottery workshop is optional. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Meals: breakfast and lunch. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 3 — SOUTHERN VALLEYS & RETURN TO ISTANBUL
An optional sunrise balloon flight can be arranged at an extra charge, subject to weather and operating approval. After breakfast, pickup is scheduled between 9:30 and 10:00 AM. Visit Uçhisar Castle, walk approximately four kilometres through the Red and Rose Valleys and discover Çavuşin’s cliff-carved houses. Explore Kaymaklı Underground City, then stop at Pigeon Valley and the iconic Three Beauties. Lunch is included. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul, followed by a transfer to your Istanbul hotel. Meals: breakfast and lunch. Istanbul accommodation is not included.
HOTEL OPTIONS & EUR PRICES
Economical: Aura Cave / Holiday Cave / Garden Inn or similar — EUR 740 per adult.
Comfort: Avilla Cave / Design Cave / Doors of Cappadocia or similar — EUR 795 per adult.
High-Class: Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri or similar — EUR 885 per adult.
Two nights in Cappadocia with breakfast. Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a twin or queen room. Listed hotels may be replaced by accommodation of similar quality. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15 guests.
SEASONAL PRICING
From 1 March to 31 October every year, prices increase by 10%: Economical EUR 814, Comfort EUR 874.50 and High-Class EUR 973.50 per adult.
BOOKING INFORMATION
A minimum of two adults is required. Infants under two travel free without a separate flight seat or extra bed. Ages 2–5 receive a 50% discount; ages 6–11 receive a 25% discount; ages 12 and above pay the adult rate. Book at least two days before departure. Bookings are confirmed automatically. Full payment is collected in a single transaction. Cancellation: more than 7 days before departure — full refund; 7 days or less but more than 2 days — 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund; 2 days or less before departure or no-show — 100% cancellation fee and no refund.