4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Bus
Explore the heart of Turkey with this 4-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul by overnight bus. Travel comfortably without flying, and uncover the wonders of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes. From fairy chimneys and cave villages to underground cities and lush valleys, this tour offers a complete experience with expert-guided tours and free time to explore. Perfect for travelers looking for value, history, and adventure.
- Full coverage of North, South, and Green Cappadocia tours
- Budget-friendly option with round-trip overnight bus
- Free day for optional hot air balloon or local exploration
- Hassle-free logistics, including all accommodation and transfers in Cappadocia
- Ideal for adventure seekers who want maximum value without flights
What's Included
- Round-trip overnight bus tickets (Istanbul – Cappadocia – Istanbul)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia (with breakfast)
- Guided Red, Yellow, and Green Tours with English-speaking guides
- All museum and site entrance fees
- Lunch during the tours
- All hotel and tour transfers in Cappadocia
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Dinners, beverages
- Breakfast on Day 1 (available near the bus station, not included)
- Balloon ride or other optional tours
4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Overnight Bus
🚌 Overnight Bus to Cappadocia
20:30 – Departure from Istanbul: Your journey begins at the Istanbul Main Bus Terminal. Travelers are responsible for arriving at the terminal independently. (Optional hotel transfer available at extra cost.)
Overnight Journey: Enjoy a comfortable bus ride to Cappadocia with scheduled breaks for your personal needs.
Note: Departure time may vary depending on season and ticket availability.
Overnight on the bus.
Day 1 – Arrival & Red (North) Cappadocia Tour
07:00 – Arrival in Cappadocia: After arriving at the bus terminal, you’ll have free time near the station to enjoy breakfast at a local café (not included).
10:15 – Tour Pick-up: Your local guide will meet you and the North Cappadocia (Red) Tour begins.
- Devrent Valley: A surreal valley filled with naturally shaped rock formations resembling animals and mythical figures.
- Pasabag Open Air Museum: Wander among the iconic three-headed fairy chimneys once used by monks as dwellings.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: An abandoned village carved into stone with chapels, homes, and tunnels to explore.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Experience the region’s ceramic heritage and watch local artisans craft handmade pottery along the Red River.
- Goreme Panorama: Capture a panoramic view of the Göreme Valley, dotted with conical rock formations and historic structures.
- Uchisar Castle (Photo Stop): The highest point in Cappadocia, once used as a fortress with natural watchtowers.
17:00 – Tour Ends: Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 – Free Day in 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.
Relax and Explore at Your Own Pace: This day is reserved for your own plans. You can relax at your hotel, explore nearby villages, or book optional activities like a hot air balloon ride or ATV tour.
Optional Suggestions:
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise (book in advance – extra cost)
- ATV safari or horse riding through unique valleys
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 – Yellow (South) Cappadocia Tour
09:30 – Hotel Pick-up: Begin your full-day Yellow Tour with a local expert guide.
- Rose Valley & Red Valley: Scenic hiking trails with vibrant pink and orange rock layers and hidden cave churches.
- Çavuşin Old Village: Once a Greek settlement, home to rock-cut houses and the historic Church of St. John the Baptist.
- Özkonak Underground City: A remarkable underground settlement featuring tunnels, rooms, and security traps used by early Christians.
- Pigeon Valley: Home to thousands of dovecotes carved into soft tuff rock—used historically for farming and communication.
- Ortahisar Panorama: Admire the natural fortress and view the charming stone village from above.
17:00 – Tour Ends: Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 – Green Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul by Bus
09:30 – Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast and check-out, join the full-day Green Tour exploring southern Cappadocia.
- Pigeon Valley Viewpoint: Start the day with stunning views and photo opportunities overlooking the famous pigeon nests.
- Derinkuyu Underground City: Delve into one of Cappadocia’s deepest and most impressive subterranean complexes with multiple floors.
- Ihlara Valley: Trek along a river in a lush canyon surrounded by towering cliffs and rock-cut churches.
- Belisırma Village: Enjoy lunch by the riverside in this peaceful village nestled within Ihlara Valley.
- Selime Monastery: A vast cave monastery carved into a cliffside with a cathedral, kitchen, and monk chambers.
17:00 – End of Tour: After the tour, you’ll be transferred to the Cappadocia bus terminal.
20:00 – Overnight Bus to Istanbul: Begin your return journey back to Istanbul by comfortable overnight coach.
Overnight on the bus.
🚌 Next Morning – Arrival in Istanbul
08:00 – Arrival at Istanbul Bus Station: You will arrive back at Esenler Otogar. Please note there is no hotel transfer service included. You may request private transfer at additional cost.
- Please arrive at Istanbul Main Bus Terminal at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The first day's breakfast is not included but available for purchase near the Cappadocia bus terminal.
- Tour order may change depending on seasonal and operational conditions.
- Optional Istanbul hotel transfer can be arranged at an extra cost.
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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Cappadocia is just incredible. Traveling by bus gave us the chance to relax and take in the scenery on the way. The valleys and fairy chimneys were like nothing I’ve ever seen.
We did this tour in october and i must definitely say that nobody should miss to see cappadocia. It is just amazing and perfect. We actually continued to pamakkale and efeso but we really enjoyed the tours with travel bazaar. we stayed in holiday cave hotel, a very decent family hotel. On the booking process mehmet was very prompt and patient as we had to make changes on the plan for many times. The only thing is that going to cappadocia by bus is quite tiring. I would definitely suggest to do it by plane for a more comfortable journey. Thanks again to everybody.
my friend and Ive been in Turkey for 3 weeks. As we had limited budget, thats why we were thinking to take only bus ticket to Cappadocia. But Emin offer us cappadocia package by bus with really reasonable price. He has accomodate us at the hostel and arrange two full day guided tours in Cappadocia. As we arrive in Cappadocia early in the morning, they helped us to do early check in to the hostel that we could take the shower before the tour. Hope to see you again bro
Bus ride was comfy and the tour well organized. Loved waking up to those surreal Cappadocia landscapes. Totally worth the trip!
The service and price we got from Turkey Travel Bazaar was excellent.All our Email queries about the tour, inclusions, our specific needs for our family of 3, were all replied within a few hours, with very specific and detailed answers.Along with their very competitive pricing (we shopped around and these guys were the best), made our decision to go with Turkey Travel Bazaar an easy one in Apr13.There was no surprise when we arrived in Cappadocia in regards to the hotel and tour. What these guys tells you is what you can expect.In fact, the Coach ride is much better than I expect, the local transfer was included as described, the tour itself was excellent in terms of local tour guide and bus, (we keep getting to places and finish up just before the big groups gets there - nice) the hotel location (close walk to lookout point and town eateries ) was more than we hoped for.With our experience I have nothing but praises for "Turkey Travel Bazaar".these guys are very helpful and ones you can trust.
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