3 Days Cappadocia from/to Istanbul w/cave hotel+optional balloon

from $792

Duration

3 days

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

Visit > Goreme museum, kaymak Underground city, Devrent Valley, Rose Valley, Pigeon valley, Uchisar and Ortahisar

Explore UNESCO Sites of Cappadocia with a customized 3 Days package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Pasabag. Walk around the fairy chimneys and see the first cave houses of early Christians. Enjoy a panoramic view of Göreme from one of the best panorama point, See the rock-cut houses and churches of Cavusin the historical Christian greek town, and experience the life of the locals, enjoy a panoramic view of the pigeon valley, visit underground cities of early Christians and see rock-cut churches and storage rooms. Learn the history of the region from your expert local guide, experience make pottery from local experts, tasty typical Turkish food in a local restaurant.

The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.

Inclusions

Food & drinks

Exclusions

Beverages with meals
Personal Expenses
Admission fees to historical sites EUR 60.00 per person
Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Flight to Kayseri / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

According your pick up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads.

Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After tour drive you to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Lunch)

Day 2 Underground Cities of Cappadocia

According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

(Breakfast – Lunch)

Day 3 Flight to Istanbul

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight departure time drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Stroller / pram accessible
Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available
Passport required

Please Note

Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)Please note that we do not have an assistant service for airport transfers. The driver will drop you off at the entrance gate of İstanbul airport. Please go to the check-in desk according to the instructions the provider will share in advance. When you arrive at the destination airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package. Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance. Payment can be made in Cappadocia. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refundEntrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets to historical sites so you will skip long ticket lines)Free entry for the childrens 8yr and belowThe tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.