Flight to Cappadocia – Cappadocia Semi-Private Tour – Accommodation at Cappadocia

Istanbul - Begin your Cappadocia adventure with a convenient transfer to the airport. A driver will collect you from your hotel or Airbnb reception, provided parking is available, and take you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

Cappadocia - Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will be waiting at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia, approximately an hour away.

Urgup - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to start a meticulously planned day trip to Cappadocia’s top attractions. Unlike most tours that offer only panoramic views of the valleys and fairy chimneys, this itinerary, crafted from extensive guest feedback, delves into Cappadocia’s rich history and geography. Our semi-private daily tours, limited to 10 guests per group, offer an in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient landmarks and stunning landscapes.

Goreme National Park - Nestled in a breathtaking landscape shaped by erosion, Göreme National Park features rock-hewn sanctuaries with outstanding examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic era. This tour includes visits to the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park’s most famous sites.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - Recognized as one of the earliest Christian monasteries, the Göreme Open Air Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, known for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.

TokalI Church - The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is one of the most beautiful Cappadocian cave churches, featuring remarkable frescoes of theological and artistic importance. The church is part of a complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, dating back to the 9th century. It remains one of the most impressive churches in the region.

Ortahisar - Ortahisar Castle, known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Considered one of the first multi-storey settlements globally, the castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides, providing protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic view of this amazing rock castle, you will continue to explore the rich tradition of Turkish weaving, with roots tracing back to Central Asia. This ancient craft is still vibrant in Cappadocia today. During the tour, you’ll visit a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering insights into this intricate art form.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you can try “Testi Kebab,” a traditional dish unique to Cappadocia. (Vegetarian options are also available.) Avanos is famous for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), Turkey’s longest river, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos is its earthenware pottery production, a key economic activity dating back to the Hittites. The clay from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a brief stop to experience this during your tour.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of Cappadocia’s major landmarks. It is the highest tuff hill in the area, offering beautiful views of the surrounding valley with its unique rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)

Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area is filled with rock formations resembling animals, predominantly in red hues. A camel shape is one of the most common formations found here.

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are a must-see, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of nature and human life. This tour will provide numerous examples of Cappadocia’s Fairy Chimneys.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) - Cappadocia Semi-Private Tour – Flight Back to Istanbul or Flight to Izmir / Ephesus

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED FOR ALL OPTIONS EXCEPT THE “BRONZE PACKAGE”): Prepare for a unique experience in Cappadocia! You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the balloon site to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight occurs at sunrise, with the pilot ascending to a comfortable altitude of 700 to 1000 meters. From this height, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Cappadocia. During certain parts of the flight, pilots can fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, perfect for taking photos. The total activity lasts approximately 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting about 60 minutes. A champagne celebration concludes the ride, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Keslik Monastery - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin a thoughtfully organized day trip to Cappadocia’s must-see attractions. Keslik Monastery is a large cave monastery complex with two churches, a refectory hall, a sacred spring, and several cave rooms. Surrounded by a tranquil garden, it is the largest monastery in Cappadocia. With a history spanning over 2,000 years, it has undergone many changes: starting as a burial site in pre-Christian Roman times, it became a thriving communal monastery during the Byzantine period, and today is a significant tourist attraction in modern Turkey.

Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered accidentally in 2002, Sobesos Ancient City offers a glimpse into Cappadocia’s rich history. Excavations over three years revealed intricate motifs crafted on colored stones, with captivating geometric floor mosaics.

Uchisar - Uchisar is known for its excellent restaurants, offering a quiet, authentic dining experience. Today, you’ll enjoy lunch at one of these exceptional establishments.

Pigeon Valley - Located in Uchisar, this spot offers one of the best panoramic views of the region and is home to numerous pigeon houses built by ancient inhabitants. You can also visit a renowned onyx stone factory in the area if you wish.

Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia’s largest underground cities, spans 8 levels, though not all are accessible to tourists. The first level was designed for animals, allowing free movement. Corridors connect churches and living areas, separated from stables. Kaymakli Underground City features storage rooms, kitchens, cemeteries, a communal area, and a copper workshop. It is believed that hidden underground tunnels remain, awaiting full exploration.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

İstanbul - Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. * The return flight departs between 8:00 pm and 9:30 pm, landing in Istanbul between 9:30 pm and 10:45 pm. This timing is ideal for comfortably catching your return flight after a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia. Scheduling another flight immediately after this return flight is not recommended, as potential airline delays could pose a risk.

İzmir - To connect this trip to Ephesus & Pamukkale via a flight to Izmir, book the “Diamond Package”. This includes the flight ticket from Cappadocia to Izmir and transfer from Izmir airport to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Note that this option does not include a return flight ticket to Istanbul.

Kuşadası - Upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB) Airport, a driver will be waiting at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk, approximately an hour away.

• 1-night stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia
• Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
• Lunch
• 2 full-day tours by professional tour guides licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Breakfast
• Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off services mentioned in itinerary
• Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included for all options except the option of Bronze Package)

• Dinner & Drinks
• Entrance fees (Tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines at museums mentioned itinerary)

The captivating valleys and mystical fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the pristine white terraces of Pamukkale, and the striking Salda crater lake are the most photographed natural attractions in Turkey. Additionally, you can explore the historic Roman remnants of Hierapolis, and experience an unforgettable sunrise journey by Hot Air Balloon (Included) in Cappadocia. This 3-day itinerary to Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Salda Lake includes a 2-night hotel stay, round-trip domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale, a Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Quad Bike Safari, airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary, a bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, entrance fees for museums, national parks, and ruins as listed in the itinerary, and full-day tours led by professional guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism.

• Not recommended for travelers who has claustrophobia
• Service provider (tour operator) can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
• Service provider (tour operator) will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at three days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane. Please note that, service provider (tour operator) will not do check-in because of the personal preferences of the guests.
• You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to service provider (tour operator). There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg.
• If you do connect any flight which arranged by your own to return flight of this travel package, you may have a risk about miss one of it. This risk is about the delay/cancellation by airlines companies. We do not suggest that to safety of your booking. If there is any glitch because of this type arrangments by you, service provider (tour operator) is not going to be responsible.
• The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room.
• CAVE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCES : The pre-planned hotels are “Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel” and “Misty Cave Hotel” for your accommodation on this travel package. You may choose one of them while booking. If these hotels (which you preferred) are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, service provider (tour operator) can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
• SEMI-PRIVATE TOURS : This tour package offers guided daily excursions, with a maximum of 10 guests per group, allowing for an immersive exploration of Cappadocia’s historic sites and stunning landscapes.
• MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ! : Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. Your refund rate will be the difference between options of “Bronze Package” and “Silver Package” for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride.
• Hot Air Balloon Ride will be in “Standard Category”. This category ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
• If you did not add Hot Air Balloon Ride to your booking for this trip package, you can not get any service for hot air balloon ride which advertised/offered at the paragpraph of the descriptions.
• If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, service provider (tour operator) can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), service provider (tour operator) do not confirm this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
• If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) service provider (tour operator) do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service in Istanbul.
• If you do not use any service or give up join to activities / tours / airport transfers, that’s meaning is going to be last minute cancellation. Because of that, there is not going to be any refund for that.
• If you would like change your scheduled domestic flight(s) after organised them, service provider (tour operator) can request new flight ticket cost. The flight tickets can not refundable after organized.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, service provider (tour operator) can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• The children who 5 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.