Turkey · Geological Wonders

5-Day Cappadocia Tour from İstanbul with Cave Hotel Stay

5 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at Cappadocia's unique moonlike landscape from İstanbul
  • 02 Visit the old Christian village of Cavusin and Pigeon Valley near Kayseri
  • 03 Explore the Göreme Open Air Museum and Uçhisar Castle
  • 04 Drive through Devrent Valley to see more of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys
  • 05 Walk through the tunnels of the underground city of Kaymakli

Marvel at the unique moonlike landscape of the Cappadocia region on this 5-day tour from İstanbul. Fly to Kayseri to visit the old Christian village of Cavusin and Pigeon Valley, then continue to Devrent Valley, the Göreme Open Air Museum, and Uçhisar Castle for more of the region's remarkable fairy chimneys and panoramic views. Go underground at the subterranean city of Kaymakli and end your Cappadocia journey at the old Greek village of Sinasos before returning to İstanbul.

In the morning, drive to Devrent Valley, where the geographical formations remind us of another planet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in İstanbul

  • Upon arrival in İstanbul, meet your tour representative and transfer to the hotel to relax.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Flight to Kayseri and Visit to Cavusin and Pigeon Valley

  • Take an early morning flight to Kayseri Airport. Upon arrival, check in to the cave hotel.

  • After lunch, visit the old Christian village of Cavusin and Pigeon Valley, named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons.

Overnight stay at the cave hotel.

3
Day 03

Devrent Valley, Göreme Open Air Museum and Uçhisar Castle

  • In the morning, drive to Devrent Valley, where the geographical formations remind us of another planet. Take a stroll through the small fairy chimneys.

  • Stop at Avanos for lunch. After lunch, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum.

  • Then drive to Uçhisar Castle, the region's highest point, where you will get a panoramic view of Cappadocia.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Kaymakli Underground City and Old Greek Village of Sinasos

  • After breakfast, visit the underground city of Kaymakli, one of the largest subterranean settlements in Cappadocia, and then drive to the old Greek village of Sinasos.

  • After lunch, take the flight from Kayseri Airport to İstanbul.

Overnight stay at the hotel in İstanbul.

5
Day 05

Departure or Optional Bosphorus Boat Tour

  • After breakfast, depart for your onward journey.

An optional tour, "The Bosphorus Tour by Boat", is available at an extra cost.

moonlike Cappadocia landscape, Pigeon Valley, Devrent Valley, Uçhisar Castle

Where this trip takes you

moonlike Cappadocia landscape, Pigeon Valley, Devrent Valley, Uçhisar Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers
  • 2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star İstanbul hotel

  • Domestic air tickets - İstanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir to İstanbul

  • 2 nights' stay in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast and lunch

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours

  • Entrance fees

  • Local taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Meals not mentioned above
  • Any other personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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