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Cappadocia 2 Days Tour by Plane (from Istanbul)

Cappadocia 2 days / 1 nights Tour code: ART-1011
2 daysDuration
14Max. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
NoFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Moderate

Overview

The best way to visit Cappadocia from Istanbul is the 2 days 1 night package covering all Istanbul airport transfers, tours, flights and guidance in Cappadocia.

The most efficient way to see Cappadocia while staying in Istanbul: fly out in the morning and return the next evening, taking only two days out of your Istanbul stay. Flights, airport transfers, a cave hotel and two full days of guided touring are all included in one price.

On day one you walk among the pink rocks of the Red Valley, explore the tunnels of Kaymaklı Underground City and watch the sunset from Ortahisar. Day two continues with the frescoed churches of Göreme, the fairy chimneys of Paşabağı and the master potters of Avanos.

You spend the night in a hotel carved into the rock, and those who wish can drift over the valleys in a balloon at sunrise. For families the walks are kept short, and the pottery workshop is always the children's favourite stop.

Highlights

  • Red Valley walk
  • Kaymaklı Underground City
  • Göreme Open Air Museum
  • Paşabağı fairy chimneys
  • Avanos pottery workshop
  • cave hotel

Itinerary · 2 days / 1 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Cappadocia1 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Cappadocia – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Kayseri Airport (ASR), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 1 hours you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number. Your 07:00 morning flight from Istanbul is included; you land in Kayseri at 08:20, drop your bags at the cave hotel and start the tour straight away.

Mağara otel · Göreme / Uçhisar 1 hours
Day 1Guided tour

Red Valley, Kaymaklı & Ortahisar

At 10:00 an easy one-hour walk in the Red Valley takes you among the fairy chimneys, followed by the rock village of Çavuşin and Pigeon Valley. After lunch you explore the eight-level Kaymaklı Underground City (narrow tunnels; a short route for children under 5). Sunset at Ortahisar Castle and back at the hotel around 18:00.

BreakfastLunch 7 hours
Day 1Hotel

Night in a Cave Hotel

Rest in your rock-cut room; from the hotel terrace you see Uçhisar Castle lit up at night. We recommend the clay-pot kebab at the restaurants of Göreme. For guests taking the balloon flight, the 05:00 pickup is confirmed by your guide.

Mağara otel · Göreme / Uçhisar
Day 2Guided tour

Devrent, Paşabağı, Avanos & Göreme

After breakfast, at 09:30, you start with the camel-shaped rocks of Devrent and the three-headed fairy chimneys of Paşabağı. Try the potter's wheel at a workshop in Avanos, then visit the frescoed churches of Göreme Open Air Museum. After lunch, Uçhisar Castle; departure to the airport at 16:00.

BreakfastLunch 6 hours
Day 2Departure transfer

Departure from Cappadocia – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. Your return flight departs Kayseri at 19:30 for Istanbul; the ticket is included and a transfer to your Istanbul hotel is arranged on landing. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Kayseri Airport (ASR) in about 1 hours. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 1 hours

Price Tiers

2 persons · 4★ (per person)$320
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)$410
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)$990
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children)$2,050
per family

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Cappadocia
4★ mağara: Kelebek Special Cave Hotel / Göreme Kaya Hotel
5★ mağara: Museum Hotel / Sultan Cave Suites / Argos in Cappadocia

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight (sunrise, ~1 hour)+$220 per person
Cappadocia ATV sunset safari (2 hours)+$50 per person
Turkish Night: dinner, folklore & whirling dervishes+$70 per person
Private photographer (2 hours, 60 edited photos)+$180 per group

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Istanbul–Kayseri return (economy, 20 kg baggage)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with open-buffet breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) with Arabic/English-speaking driver on tour days
  • Licensed professional guide (Arabic or English) on tour days
  • Guided tours: North and South Cappadocia tours
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • 2 lunches at local restaurants
  • 1 Turkish SIM card per person on arrival (10 GB data)
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support line and local assistance from our Istanbul office
  • All taxes and service charges (VAT included)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the programme
  • Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone)
  • Tips for guide and driver (suggested USD 5–10 per person per day)
  • Optional tours and extra activities
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Balloon flight (USD 220)

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Kayseri Airport (ASR)3Göreme Open-Air Museum4Uçhisar Castle5Paşabağ Monks Valley6Avanos7Balloon Launch Field8Derinkuyu Underground City9Ihlara Valley

Meeting Point & Pickup

Transfer from your Istanbul hotel to the airport at 04:30 (Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen). Your guide meets you at Kayseri/Nevsehir airport with a name board.

Good to Know

  • Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
  • Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
  • Balloon flights depend on the weather; in case of cancellation the fee is refunded
  • The underground city is not suitable for claustrophobic guests; the guide arranges a waiting point outside
  • Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.
  • Price per person in double room.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is optional (180 USD per person). We recommend adding it at booking; balloons sell out weeks ahead in summer.

Some passages are 1.5 m high and narrow. Guests who prefer can wait on the upper levels; the guide shows families the easier route.

Yes, family cave rooms for 4–5 people and connecting rooms are available; state children's ages at booking.

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