3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Plane

Day 1: Setting Off

Begin your Cappadocia adventure at 11:00 am, as we collect you from your Istanbul hotel and accompany you to Istanbul airport. Your one-way flight ticket, secured upon reservation, ensures a seamless journey. Upon arriving at Cappadocia airport, our representative will be readily identifiable, holding a signboard with your name, ready to escort you to your awaiting transfer. Embrace the comfort of your Cave Suite hotel, where relaxation and comfort await.

Day 2: Unveiling Cappadocia

Indulge in a day of discovery on your second day. Opt for an optional pre-sunrise hot-air balloon flight for an extraordinary start (pickup around 06:30 in winter and 04:30 in summer, drop-off around 8:00/8:30). Then, embark on the captivating Red Tour, starting at Devrent Valley, a realm of imagination-like landscapes. Explore Pashabagi, Monks Valley, where ancient Christian hermits carved dwellings and churches into pinnacles symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Witness the evolution of fairy chimneys in this unique terrain.

Venture to Avanos, the pottery hub on the Red River’s banks. Savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant before delving into the Goreme Open Air Museum, once a haven for monastic life. Admire the remarkably preserved Byzantine cave art, spanning from the Iconoclastic era to Seljuk rule. Take in the panoramic vista at Esentepe, with sweeping views of Goreme’s valley, fairy chimneys, and rock formations. The day culminates at Uchisar Castle, the area’s highest point. Retreat to your Cave Suite Hotel for a restful night’s stay.

Day 3: Exploring the Enchanting Valleys

Embark on the Blue Tour, commencing at 9:45 am from your hotel. Set out on a captivating hike through the renowned Red and Rose Valleys, celebrated for their mesmerizing and enigmatic landscapes. The journey culminates in the captivating Cavusin Cave Village, where a rock castle and troglodyte dwellings once thrived until the 20th century. Savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant before delving deep into the earth’s embrace with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City, a vast subterranean complex among Cappadocia’s many hidden treasures. Explore its stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, and wineries.

Continue your adventure with a visit to the panoramic Pigeon Valley, offering a captivating panorama of dovecotes, abandoned cave residences, and the historic Greek houses near Uchisar and Ortshisar Castle. This area boasts the largest assembly of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. Conclude the tour with a transfer to Cappadocia airport, marking the conclusion of our services.