- 3 days of guided tours by local experts with professionalism
- Scenic hikes through valleys and unique landscapes and visits to ancient underground cities and historic sites
- Inclusive services such as flight tickets, hotel accommodations, and meals at local restaurants
- Hands-on cultural experiences, including pottery-making and local shoppings chances
- Round-trip flight tickets from/to Istanbul
- Fully guided 3-day tours in Cappadocia
- 2 nights' accommodation with breakfast included
- Professional English guidance during all tours
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Lunches at carefully selected local restaurants
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Parking fees and road tolls and all local taxes
- Personal expenses
- Dinners and breakfast on the first day
- Beverages at lunches
- Optional Cappadocia Activities and sights
- This Tour is Not Suitible For Guests With Walking Difficulties.
- Please remember hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia is optional and has to be booked separately.
- If you plan to travel to another destination from Cappadocia, you can also book this tour one way or we can book the tickets for the next destination.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior to the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat are recommended as shade is limited in the summertime.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
3 Days Cappadocia Tour Package with Ihlara Valley Tour
Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour
Early Morning Transfer
04:00 – You will be collected from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. (Pick-up time may vary by hotel and season.)
06:35 – Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. (Flight times may change based on availability.)
07:50 – Arrival at Cappadocia airport. Meet our travel team holding your name sign for transfer to your tour guide.
- North Cappadocia Tour Highlights
- Start at Devrent Valley
Begin the tour at Devrent Valley, also called “Imagination Valley.” Here, you’ll see rock formations shaped like animals and objects. Your guide will explain the unique features and stories of these fairy chimneys. - Next, visit Pasabag (Monk’s Valley)
Move on to Pasabag, where you’ll see large mushroom-shaped rocks. These fairy chimneys were once used as homes and shelters by monks. Explore the caves and learn about how they lived here. - Continue to Avanos
Head to Avanos, a small town by the Red River, famous for its pottery. Watch local artists create pots and ceramics using ancient methods. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with tasty regional dishes. - After lunch, stop at Goreme Panorama
Visit the Goreme Panorama, a viewpoint that offers amazing views of the valleys and fairy chimneys. It’s a great spot for photos while your guide explains the history of the area. - Then, visit the Zelve Open Air Museum
Explore the Zelve Open Air Museum, a historic site with rock-cut churches, homes, and meeting rooms. Walk through this ancient village and hear stories of the early Christians who lived here. - Finally, end your day at Uchisar Castle
Finish the day at Uchisar Castle, a tall rock formation with incredible views. We will go inside due to unsafety but we will show a view from there.
The tour ends around 16:00 / 17:00.
Evening Check-in
Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 2: Derinkuyu Underground City & Hike in Ihlara Valley Tour
Additional activity 1: Hot air balloon flight is highly recommended; however, please note that the cost of the balloon tour is not included in this package. You can add it through the extra activities section when making your reservation.
Additional activity 2: To capture breathtaking photos with hot air balloons, join a Cappadocia hot air balloon watching tour.
Morning Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: Pick-up for a full-day tour of Derinkuyu Underground City and Ihlara Valley.
Ihlara Valley & Derinkuyu Underground City Tour
- First, stop at Goreme Esentepe
Enjoy panoramic views of Goreme Valley and capture beautiful photos while learning about the region’s history. - Next, visit Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore this fascinating underground city, with stables, kitchens, and living spaces used by early Christians for protection. - Continue to Ihlara Valley
Take a peaceful 4 km hike through this scenic canyon with a stream, rock-cut churches, and birdsong. - After hiking, enjoy lunch at Belisirma Village
Relax by the river and enjoy a delicious meal in a charming local restaurant. - Later, visit the Selime Monastery
Discover this impressive 13th-century rock-carved monastery and learn about its religious history. - End the day at Yaprakhisar
Admire the unique rock formations at this famous Star Wars filming location.
Evening Return
At the end of the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 3: South Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul
Morning Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
09:30: Pick-up for a guided South Cappadocia Tour.
South of Cappadocia Tour
- Start at Red Valley
Hike 5 km through Red Valley’s colorful landscapes, exploring ancient rock-cut churches and stunning formations. - Next, visit Gulludere (Rose Valley) and Cavusin Village
Walk through Rose Valley’s pink-hued trails, then explore Cavusin Village’s historic rock-carved houses and churches. - Then, explore Pigeon Valley and Ortahisar Castle (exterior)
Visit Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into cliffs and scenic views. Stop briefly at Ortahisar Castle to admire its impressive rock-cut exterior and learn about its historical significance. - Finally, visit an Underground City
End the tour at an Underground City where early Christians lived and hid. Explore its kitchens, halls, and living spaces.
At the end of the tour, transfer back to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul.
Evening Flight
20:45: Flight departs Cappadocia. (Flight times may vary based on availability.)
22:00: Arrival in Istanbul.
End of Services. Thanks for choosing us for your Turkiye traveling.
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