Turkey · Archaeology

2 Day and 1 Night Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia included
  • 02 Explore Kaymaklı Underground City and the Goreme Open Air Museum
  • 03 See fairy chimneys, volcanic landscapes, and panoramic valley views
  • 04 Visit Avanos and enjoy a traditional pottery workshop demonstration
  • 05 Stay overnight in a cave hotel in Cappadocia
  • 06 Travel in a small group with a professional licensed guide

Discover the highlights of Cappadocia on a compact 2-day journey from Istanbul, with domestic flights, airport transfers, accommodation, and guided touring arranged for you. Travel with a local professional guide and explore some of the region’s most remarkable landscapes, historic sites, and cultural landmarks without the stress of planning.

Across two days, visit underground cities, monasteries, valleys, traditional towns, and the famous Goreme Open Air Museum. With cave hotel accommodation, included transportation, and a small-group format, this tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience Cappadocia’s essential sights in a short time.

Tour to Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Istanbul, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight - Cappadocia TourOur driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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. At the end of the tour, transfer to your Cave Hotel for overnight in CappadociaOvernight in Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel not to be missed

2
Day 02

Cappadocia Tour and flight back to Istanbul (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. Transfer to airport to take the evening flight to Istanbul or other destinations and leave Cappadocia.Arrival to Istanbul. our representative will meet you at the airport and private transfer to your hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 1 Night Accommodation in Gamirasu Cave or Yunak Cave Hotel
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul - Cappadocia - Istanbul) 15 kilos check in and 8 kilos cabin
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Car Parking Fees
  • Local Taxes
  • Traditional Turkish Lunch on your second tour day

What's Not Included

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

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
  • Included : Pick up and drop off from Your Hotel in Istanbul.Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in İstanbul..

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