Turkey · Archaeology

3 Days / 2 Nights Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour in a CAVE HOTEL

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Güzelyurt. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia included
  • 02 Stay 2 nights in a cave hotel in Cappadocia
  • 03 Explore Kaymaklı Underground City and the Ihlara Valley
  • 04 Visit Göreme Open Air Museum and Uçhisar Rock Castle
  • 05 See fairy chimneys in Paşabağ and surreal landscapes in Devrent Valley
  • 06 Enjoy traditional Turkish lunches during the tour
  • 07 Travel in a small group for a more personal experience

Discover the highlights of Cappadocia on this 3-day journey from Istanbul, combining dramatic landscapes, underground cities, rock-cut churches, and traditional village life. Designed for travellers who want to see more in less time, the tour includes domestic flights, guided sightseeing, accommodation in a cave hotel, and key logistics throughout.

Across three days, explore sites such as Kaymaklı Underground City, Devrent Valley, Paşabağ, Göreme Open Air Museum, Uçhisar, and Ihlara Canyon, with lunches included along the way. You will also experience local culture in places like Avanos and Mustafapaşa, while staying overnight in a distinctive cave hotel for a memorable Cappadocia experience.

Discover the highlights of Cappadocia on this 3-day journey from Istanbul, combining dramatic landscapes, underground cities, rock-cut churches, and traditional village life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Aksaray, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Tour of Cappadocia ( Lunch )Our driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to Istanbul airport for your early mornig flight to Cappadocia.Upon your ariival, your guide will be waiting for you outside of the arrivals gate with your name sign. After greetings, you will continue to Cappadocia region.Tour to Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. Drive to to Sahinefendi ( Sobesos )- Sobessos is newly discovered (01 May 2002) mosaic houses & Archaeological excavation site. Villages in the valleys, surrounded by the “table top” mountains, are spectacular.Continue with Keslik Monastery near Cemil, that hides it’s frescoes behind a very thin smoke layer which we can only see by torch light.Visit to Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses; very fine examples of late Greek settlements and architecture.Continue with panorama of the Red Valley, with its fabulous volcanic rock formations, is in the heart of Cappadocia but away from the tourist crowd. Drive back to hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.Overnight in Cappadocia in a Cave hotel. Not to be missed experience

2
Day 02

Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)After breakfast, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valleyWalking in Pasabag near Zelve; “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century).Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Drive to Hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.Overnight in Cappadocia in a Cave hotel. Not to be missed experience

3
Day 03

Cappadocia Tour - Flight to Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch)After breakfast Drive to Ihlara, walking in Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. Rock-cut churches, spread across a wild plantation, surprise you with their successfully painted representations from the Bible.Lunch in Belisirma, a local restaurant by the river. Stop by Selime, a village with cave houses at the end of the canyon and a “star wars” like landscape. Then transfer to Nevsehir airport for flight back to IstanbulArrival to Istanbul. Our representative will meet you and private transfer to your hotel. The end of our services

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Güzelyurt. 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights Accommodation in Gamirasu Cave or Yunak Cave Hotel
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul - Cappadocia - Istanbul) 15 kilos check in and 8 kilos cabin
  • 3 Traditional Turkish Lunches
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Hotel - Airport return transfers

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Expenses & Tips for driver & guides

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities
  • Your Hotel in Istanbul Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Güzelyurt.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Güzelyurt.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Güzelyurt..

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