3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)
Explore Cappadocia’s wonders at your convenience on this 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with flexible flight times. Discover the region’s iconic fairy chimneys, fascinating cave dwellings, stunning valleys, and mysterious underground cities.
Experience Cappadocia at your pace, with the freedom to choose your departure time, guided tours each day, authentic cave hotel accommodation, and delicious local cuisine. Optional hot air balloon flight is available to enhance your memorable journey.
- Flexible flight times tailored to your travel preferences.
- Comprehensive Cappadocia itinerary, visiting major sites in three days.
- Stay in a unique cave hotel for an unforgettable local experience.
- Fully guided tours by knowledgeable, friendly local guides.
- Optional hot air balloon ride to witness Cappadocia’s sunrise from above.
What's Included
- Round-trip flights Istanbul ↔ Cappadocia
- All airport transfers (Istanbul & Cappadocia)
- 2 Nights accommodation in cave hotel (breakfast included)
- Guided Cappadocia tours (Red & Yellow tours)
- Professional English-speaking local guides
- Meals as indicated (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches)
- All entry fees mentioned in itinerary
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Optional hot air balloon ride (can be booked separately)
- Dinners
3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul: Flexible Flight & Unique Cappadocia Experience
Day 1 ─ Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Flexible Departure Time)
Flexible Time (Morning/Afternoon/Evening): We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul according to your preferred departure time. You will be comfortably transferred to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Arrival in Cappadocia: Upon landing at Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you holding your name sign. Enjoy a comfortable transfer directly to your charming cave hotel.
Rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore local surroundings, or take optional activities.
Day 2 ─ Cappadocia Red Tour (Northern Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Flight
The price of the hot air balloon flight is not included in this package. You can add it optionally if you want to experience the incredible sunrise view over Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Watching
If you prefer to stay on the ground but still want to capture amazing photos of the balloons floating over the fairy chimneys, join our hot air balloon watching tour.
09:30 am: After breakfast at your hotel, our professional guide will pick you up to start your exciting Cappadocia Red Tour.
Highlights of the Day:
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley): Famous for whimsical rock formations resembling various animals and figures, Devrent Valley sparks the imagination with each step. A paradise for photographers.
- Pasabag Open Air Museum: This open-air museum offers a stunning array of fairy chimneys, uniquely shaped by natural elements. Explore the historic caves used as hermitages by early monks.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: In the charming town of Avanos, experience traditional pottery-making techniques passed down generations. Try crafting your own pottery souvenir guided by skilled local artists.
- Lunch: Enjoy authentic local cuisine at a carefully selected Cappadocian restaurant, tasting fresh regional flavors.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Once a vibrant community, Zelve showcases cave houses, chapels, and monasteries carved directly into rock formations. Wander through historical dwellings and feel history come alive.
- Uçhisar Castle: Standing majestically over the Cappadocian landscape, Uçhisar Castle provides unmatched panoramic views. Perfect spot to capture stunning photographs of fairy chimneys and valleys.
17:00: Your guided tour ends. We transfer you back to your cave hotel for a relaxing evening and comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 ─ Cappadocia Yellow Tour (Southern Cappadocia) ➔ Flight Back to Istanbul
09:30 am: After breakfast and hotel check-out, your guide meets you to begin the captivating Cappadocia Yellow Tour.
Highlights of the Day:
- Red Valley: Admire this scenic valley’s remarkable red rock formations, formed naturally over millennia. A gentle hike here rewards visitors with spectacular, unforgettable landscapes.
- Güllüdere Valley: Discover hidden rock-carved churches and monasteries among the valley’s striking geological formations. Its tranquility and untouched beauty are perfect for peaceful exploration.
- Çavuşin Village: Walk through this ancient settlement dating back to Roman times, marveling at abandoned cave dwellings and ancient chapels. Stunning views await at every corner.
- Lunch: Delight your palate with delicious Cappadocian dishes served at a traditional restaurant, enjoying local hospitality.
- Pigeon Valley: Known for hundreds of pigeon houses carved into cliffs, this valley offers picturesque landscapes. Learn about pigeons’ historic role in local agriculture.
- Özkonak Underground City: Explore a hidden underground city once used as a refuge during historical conflicts. Walk through its fascinating rooms, tunnels, and ingenious ventilation systems.
17:00: After finishing the day’s tour, you’ll be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Evening Flight to Istanbul: Flight departs from Cappadocia Airport, arriving in Istanbul after approximately a 1-hour flight.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, our staff greets you at the airport exit and transfers you comfortably back to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Clearly indicate preferred flight time (morning, afternoon, evening) upon booking.
- Early booking for optional hot air balloon rides is strongly recommended due to high demand.
- Luggage allowance per person for flights: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin. (You can easily add extra luggage when you check-in online for your flight.)
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
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We booked this tour online in colombia much in advance and did it in september. It was a great tour for us.Cappadocia is a beatiful and amazing place. We just loved it. Our guide zainab was perfect and we learnt many things from here. She was a real expert of Cappadocia. I recommend travel bazaar to everyone.
Brought my elderly grandmother who always wanted to see Turkey. She was amazed by the underground cities and kept asking how people managed to live there. Tour guide was so patient with her questions and even found a chair for her when she got tired. Made beautiful memories together.
It was an excellent day trip we had joined with my family. Everything was arranged as it was promised. Tour package from beginning to ending, everything was perfect, recommend to every one.
Gap year adventure and this was highlight so far.
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