3-Day Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul (Domestic Flights Included)

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia.

Your tour kicks off with a visit to 德文伦特谷 to marvel at the unique fairy chimneys and surreal rock formations. Next, you’ll visit 帕夏巴格谷（僧侣谷）, known for its iconic mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Following this, you’ll drive to the city of 阿瓦诺斯, famous for its pottery-making tradition.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, you will continue to the Zelve Open-Air Museum, where you’ll explore ancient cave dwellings and churches that reflect the region’s rich monastic history. Toward the end of your tour, you’ll have approximately 15 minutes of free time to capture panoramic photos of the stunning 乌奇萨城堡 from the outside.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in, where you can unwind after an exciting day of exploration. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an unforgettable experience, consider booking an optional early morning 热气球之旅 to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an additional cost.

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be picked up around 9:30 am to meet your tour guide and begin your full-day exploration of South Cappadocia. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day’s itinerary before setting off on your adventure.

Your first destination is the stunning 红谷, renowned for its striking red-colored rock formations and hidden rock-cut churches. Here, you’ll embark on an approximately 5 km hike through the beautiful 玫瑰谷 (Güllüdere Vadisi), offering some of the most scenic views in the region.

Next, you will visit 卡武辛村, known for its historical houses and ancient churches once inhabited by Christian clergymen. After exploring Cavusin, you’ll take a break for a delightful lunch around noon.

After lunch, the journey continues to 鸽子谷 (Güvercinlik Vadisi), named for the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic tuff. In the afternoon, you will explore either the 卡伊马克勒地下城 或者 奥兹科纳克地下城, remarkable subterranean cities where early Christians took refuge to escape persecution.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, a representative holding a sign with your name will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel at around 7:30 am. You will then be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk to join the full group. The tour begins with a drive from Selcuk to Pamukkale, departing at 8:30 am. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, with a short 10-minute restroom break halfway through.

Upon arrival in Pamukkale around 11:45 am, the group will enjoy lunch before starting the guided tour at approximately 1:00 pm. Your professional, licensed guide will lead you through 棉花堡 和 希拉波利斯, beginning with the breathtaking 棉花崖, a natural wonder created by deposits of calcareous salts. The tour continues with an exploration of the ancient 希拉波利斯市, where you will visit its basilica, theater, and 罗马浴场.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. If you wish, you can swim in the 棉花堡古董泳池 (optional and at your own expense). Your guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time.

The tour ends around 4:00 pm, and you will then be transferred to 代尼兹利 或者 伊兹密尔 airport for a late evening flight (between 7:00 – 10:00 pm) back to 伊斯坦布尔.

Please note: The drop-off transportation service from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.

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