2 Days Cappadocia Marvels Tour from Istanbul

Day 1: FLY TO CAPPADOCIA & CAPPADOCIA NORTH TOUR

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel at 04:00 am, followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, proceed to the self-check-in counter, where you’ll need to present your passport to obtain your boarding pass. With your boarding pass in hand, head to the gate for boarding. Once you land at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the first gate, holding a sign with your name.

You’ll be transferred to join the Northern Cappadocia Tour, starting with a visit to Goreme Panorama for breathtaking views of Goreme Village and its fairy chimneys.

The tour continues to the Open Air Museum, the largest monastery complex in the region, and then to Ortahisar, a charming village known for its castle and cave food storage. You’ll also explore Pasabag (Fairy Chimney Valley), renowned for its unique mushroom-shaped rock formations, and Devrent Valley, where the rock formations resemble petrified animals.

After a midday lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll enjoy an afternoon stroll along the Red River, Turkey’s longest river, and visit a small village famous for its pottery workshops, where you can watch pottery-making demonstrations and even try it yourself. The day concludes with a scenic drive through Love Valley, known for its stunning views, before arriving back at your cave hotel in Cappadocia for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Lunch at the local restaurant is included

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia

Day 2: CAPPADOCIA SOUTH TOUR & FLY TO ISTANBUL

You can enhance your experience with an optional early morning hot air balloon ride. For pricing and booking details, please consult your tour advisor.

Around 10:00-10:15 am, a tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start the Southern Cappadocia Tour. You’ll visit Uchisar Castle (from outside), the largest fairy chimney used as a fortress throughout history. Enjoy a 4 km hike through Red Valley and Rose Valley, exploring rock churches that once protected early Christians. Next, you’ll arrive at Cavusin village, an ancient settlement with cave residences. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, continue to Ozkonak Underground City, used by those fleeing disasters. Visit Pigeon Valley for views of Uchisar Castle and its pigeon houses, and end with a trip to Three Beauties Valley, known for its vineyards and stunning scenery.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel & Lunch at the local restaurant are included

Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul