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Istanbul
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Airplane
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Group
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15 - 20
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English
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
This 3-day guided tour visits Cappadocia (2 nights). Prices start from $548 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.
Overview
An afternoon departure sets up the 3-Day/2-Night Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul, three days and two nights with round-trip domestic flights to Cappadocia. You are picked up from your city center hotel in Istanbul, European side only, for a late afternoon or evening flight, then taken to your cave hotel on arrival.
The guided North Cappadocia day takes in Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley and Zelve Open Air Museum. The South Cappadocia day adds Cavusin Village, an underground city at Kaymakli or Ozkonak, and a 5 km hike through Rose Valley. A sunrise hot air balloon ride is optional, paid locally, and subject to suitable weather and official approval.
One Nation Travel, a licensed local tour operator in Istanbul since 2008 (TÜRSAB A-6073), coordinates the flights, transfers and guided days. On return, services end at the airport in Istanbul, and transfer to your hotel is not included. Both full touring days run from around 9:30 AM to mid afternoon, a pace that suits active travelers.
Highlights:
- Devrent and Pasabag Valleys' fairy chimneys
- Avanos pottery town and Zelve Open Air Museum
- Hike through Red and Rose Valleys
- Visit to Cavusin Village and Pigeon Valley
- Explore Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City
Route: Istanbul → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Istanbul
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel in central Istanbul on the European side and transfer you to the airport for your late-afternoon or evening flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, depending on availability. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. After check-in, you will have free time to relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, or Zula Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
You may begin the day with an optional Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, subject to suitable weather and official approval. This activity is arranged separately and paid locally.
After breakfast, at around 9:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of North Cappadocia. Your first stop is Devrent Valley, known for rock formations that resemble animals. Continue to Pasabag Valley, also called Monks Valley, where fairy chimneys have distinctive mushroom-shaped caps.
Next, visit Avanos, a town known for pottery made with red clay from the Kızılırmak River. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Zelve Open Air Museum, with cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and former early Christian settlements.
Before returning to your hotel, stop at a panoramic viewpoint near Uchisar Castle for photos. Entry to the castle is not included.
The tour ends at around 4:00 PM. We will transfer you back to your hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Optional activities available separately include:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner
- Cappadocia ATV Tour (2 hours)
- Cappadocia Horseback Riding (2 hours)
- Cappadocia Whirling Dervish Show (1 hour)
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, or Zula Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up around 9:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of South Cappadocia.
Your first stop is Red Valley, where you will explore ancient rock-cut churches and take a 5 km hike through Rose Valley, known for its soft pink-hued formations.
Next, visit Cavusin Village, an old Greek settlement with abandoned cave homes and historic churches once used by early Christian clergy. Around noon, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
The tour continues to Pigeon Valley, known for its many pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, explore either Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, underground complexes that once sheltered early Christians during times of persecution.
The tour ends around 3:30 PM, after which you will be transferred to either Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Flights typically depart between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM and take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Our services end upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul.
Please note: Airport transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from your city center hotel in Istanbul (European side only) and transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Kayseri or Nevşehir
- 2 nights accommodation in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, including breakfast
- English-speaking professional guide during the tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Return airport transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul. Optional – available at an additional cost.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride (available at an additional cost)
- Optional tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Services not specifically listed in the program
- Drinks during meals and dinners
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Important Notes
With your inquiry, please send your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred room setup, hotel class preference, and whether your dates are flexible by a day or two.
Before domestic flight tickets can be issued, we need each traveler’s full name exactly as printed in the passport, date of birth, passport number, and nationality. The name on the ticket is checked against the passport at the gate.
For pickup arrangements, send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour Notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
Room Allocation
- 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.
Flights & Transfers
- 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.
- 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 1:00 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. This covers pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport, as well as all airport-hotel transfers throughout the tour. However, please note that when you return to Istanbul at the end of the tour, the service will conclude at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Transfer to your hotel or chosen address from the airport will not be provided, so you will need to arrange this on your own.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Cappadocia offers a variety of extra activities to enhance your experience, all available at an additional cost:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscape. This unforgettable experience provides panoramic views of the fairy chimneys and valleys.
- ATV Tour: Explore the rugged terrain and hidden trails on an exciting ATV (quad bike) tour. It’s a thrilling way to discover the area’s natural beauty off the beaten path.
- Horseback Riding: Enjoy a peaceful horseback ride through the valleys and hills of Cappadocia. Known as the “Land of Beautiful Horses,” this activity offers a unique perspective of the region.
- Whirling Dervish Show: In the evening, immerse yourself in Turkish culture by attending a traditional Whirling Dervish Show. Witness the mesmerizing Sema ceremony, a spiritual dance that has been performed for centuries.
- Turkish Night Show with Dinner: Experience an authentic Turkish Night Show featuring traditional music, folk dances, and belly dancing performances. Enjoy a delicious dinner while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.
- Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience: Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish bath, a unique experience that combines steam, massage, and cleansing rituals.
These activities can be arranged upon request and are not included in the standard tour package. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. Upon your arrival and departure, we provide complimentary transfers between the airport and your hotel.
On domestic flights in Turkey, the luggage allowance is 15 kg (33 lbs) per person for checked baggage. For carry-on luggage, you are allowed one piece weighing up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) per person. If your total luggage weight per person is within these limits, you should be fine.
Please note that any excess luggage weight over 15 kg for checked baggage will incur additional charges by the airlines. These extra charges are not included in the tour price and are your responsibility to pay directly to the airline at the time of check-in. We recommend packing accordingly to avoid any unexpected fees.
Your luggage is your own responsibility throughout the tour. Please ensure that you handle any issues related to overweight or excess baggage directly with the airlines.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
Overall Trip Rating:
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By Veronika V.(Plzen, Czech Republic)July 11, 2026 Cappadocia felt well paced for our familyFor our family, this 3-day Cappadocia trip from Istanbul was really well organised. Gamze was friendly and kept everything moving, and Omer got us around safely without any stress. We stayed at Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel in Urgup, which was clean and cosy. I loved having time for the local markets and a little shopping too. It was a long couple of days, but we came back tired and very happy.Date of Experience: July 08, 2026 -
Verified PurchaseBy Anika D.(Cape Town, South Africa)May 6, 2026 Great Cappadocia trip with my familyI did the 3 day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul with my husband and family, and it was a really nice way to begin our honeymoon. Everything was easy from the start, especially the transfers, which were on time and stress free. The cave hotel was cosy and fun to stay in. Our guide was helpful without rushing us. Big thank you to Ayhan Mandaci at One Nation Travel for helping make it feel a bit more special.Date of Experience: May 06, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Mattia O.(Verona, Italy)May 2, 2026 Comfortable 3 day tourWe booked the 3 day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul and it worked very well for us as a retired couple. The afternoon departure was convenient, transfers were on time, and the hotel was comfortable and quiet. The guide kept a good pace, with enough time to enjoy the valleys and towns without feeling rushed. Good value for the money and very easy to deal with One Nation Travel.Date of Experience: May 02, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Mariana G.(Guadalajara, Mexico)April 30, 2026 Great Cappadocia getawayWe took the 3 day trip to Cappadocia right after our wedding and it was such a nice break. Leaving in the afternoon from Istanbul made the travel day feel easy, and our transfer showed up right on time. The cave hotel was a really fun touch and made the honeymoon feel a bit more special. Seeing the balloons in the morning was my favorite part. Our guide was relaxed and helpful, and we never felt rushed.Date of Experience: April 30, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Lina S.(United States)September 1, 2025 An Amazing 3-Day Cappadocia TourOur 3-Day/2-Night Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul was amazing! Everything was well-organized, from flights to tours and hotel. The hot air balloon ride and exploring the underground city were unforgettable. Special thanks to Can Berber from One Nation Travel for making our trip smooth and memorable!Date of Experience: September 28, 2025
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Verified PurchaseBy Nadali M.(Canada 🇨🇦)June 25, 2025 Magical Cappadocia Experience with One Nation Travel!I had an amazing time on the 3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with One Nation Travel. Everything was perfectly arranged — from the round-trip flights to hotel transfers and guided tours. The highlight was staying in a charming cave hotel, which added so much to the experience!Our local guides were professional, friendly, and full of fascinating information about the region. The included lunches were tasty and served at lovely local restaurants, giving us a real taste of Turkish cuisine.From the hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys to exploring underground cities and valleys, every moment was unforgettable. I highly recommend One Nation Travel — they made this dream trip completely hassle-free!Date of Experience: June 20, 2025
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View Featured Hotels (3)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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