2-Day Private Red and Green Cappadocia Tour

Day 1: Fly to Kayseri/Nevşehir from Istanbul – Red Cappadocia Tour

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir, scheduled between 6:00 and 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia. In Cappadocia, meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Red (North) Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum and Paşabag Open Air Museum, followed by a visit to Avanos Town and Devrent Valley. You will also visit Uçhisar Castle Panorama and Love Valley Panorama before heading for a lunch break at 12:30 pm, where you can enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues with more exploration of the beautiful landscapes and historical sites. At the end of the day, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in and overnight stay.

• Overnight in Cappadocia
• Included Meal(s): Lunch
• Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Romantic Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Green Cappadocia Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up around 9:30 am to begin the full-day tour of Green (South) Cappadocia. The tour starts with a visit to Göreme Panorama, followed by a visit to Pigeon Valley and the Kaymaklı Underground City. At 12:30 pm, enjoy a local lunch in Belisirma Village, located in the scenic Ihlara Valley. In the afternoon, you will hike through Ihlara Valley and continue exploring Belisirma Village. At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir airport for your return flight to Istanbul, scheduled between 7:00 and 10:00 pm. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be transferred back to your hotel, marking the end of our services and tours.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Pick-up and drop-off from your Istanbul hotel, with transfer to Istanbul Airport (available for hotels located on the European side of Istanbul only).
• Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir and from Kayseri or Nevsehir to Istanbul only.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
• English-speaking guide during the tours.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch.
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Drop off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul
• Hot Air Balloon Ride
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Drinks with meals.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

WHAT TO BRING:

• Hiking shoes
• Camera

IMPORTANT INFO:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
• For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
• For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
• For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
• For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
• For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
• Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
• The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 10:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 12:30 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
• On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.
• We offer hotel pick-up services for drop-off at the airport from locations on the European side of Istanbul, specifically in the districts of Taksim, Şişli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Fatih, Beşiktaş, Karaköy, and Bakırköy. Pick-ups are scheduled around 3:50 a.m., but this can vary based on flight schedules. If you’re situated on the Anatolian side or outside of these districts, you’ll need to arrange your own airport transportation.