2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul
Highlights : Goreme Open Air Museum, Monk’s Valley, Avanos,Devrent Valley, Goreme Panoramic View Point, Red / Rose Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley.
Experience Cappadocia’s magic on our 2-day tour from Istanbul. From its captivating rock formations to exhilarating hot air balloon rides, delve into this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s wonders. Join us for an unforgettable adventure, leaving from Istanbul into the enchanting realm of Cappadocia.
2 Days Cappadocia Tour Program from Istanbul
Day 1: North Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour)
- We’ll pick you up from your Istanbul hotel bright and early for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Cappadocia Airport and lead you to Goreme for the Northern Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour).
- Experience the stunning panoramic view from Uchisar Castle, learning about Cappadocia’s history and unique rock formations. Next, explore the Goreme Open Air Museum, marveling at ancient rock-cut churches adorned with mesmerizing frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In Avanos village, witness the traditional kick-wheel pottery technique and savor lunch before venturing to Monk’s Valley, home to St. Simeon’s carved Monk cell and distinctive mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
- Conclude your day at Devrent Valley, known as Imagination Valley, displaying animal-shaped rock formations. Rest overnight in a charming cave hotel.
Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour – Green Tour(Breakfast )
*Optional Hot Air Ballon Ride in the morning.
Consider a morning hot air balloon ride for an awe-inspiring start to your day (advance booking recommended).
- After breakfast, we’ll pick you up for the Southern Cappadocia Tour. Begin at Goreme Panoramic View Point, offering striking vistas of rock-cut houses, cave hotels, fairy chimneys, and colorful valleys.
- Embark on a 4 km hike in Red/Rose Valley, encountering fairy chimneys, rock-cut chapels, local farms, and pigeon houses. Visit Cavusin Village to explore the Church of St. John the Baptist, then head to Love Valley to see unique pillar-shaped rock formations and enjoy lunch nearby.
- The tour continues with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City, a historic underground settlement dating back to the Hittites, used by early Christians and Cappadocians for shelter. Lastly, explore Pigeon Valley and its charming rock-carved birdhouses before concluding the tour.
- Finally, we’ll transfer you to Cappadocia Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our team member will meet you at Istanbul Airport and escort you back to your hotel.
What’s Included?
- Domestic flight tickets and local transfers
- Transfers with air confitioned vehicles
- One night accomodation in a Cave Hotel
- Entrance fees to sites and museums
- Professional tour guide
What’s Not Included?
- Personal expenses and tips
- Lunch and dinner
