2-Day Cappadocia Tour with Optional Balloon Ride from Istanbul

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(4 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a mesmerizing 2-day journey with our Ihlara Valley, Underground City, and Selime Monastery tour in Cappadocia. Witness nature's wonders and delve into history as you explore unique rock formations and the architectural brilliance of Selime Monastery. This tour perfectly blends nature, history, and culture for an extraordinary Cappadocian experience.

Tour Highlights:

Devrent Valley Exploration: Marvel at fairy chimneys as you stroll through Devrent Valley's magnificent landscape.
Paşabağı (Monk Valley) Delight: Explore the unique stems and hats in this region, creating a fascinating visual spectacle.
Artistry of Avanos: Visit Avanos, renowned for pottery art dating back to the Hittite period, using red clay from the Kızılırmak River.
Göreme Open Air Museum: Discover churches, chapels, and monasteries with frescoes carved into fairy chimneys from the 10th to 13th centuries (excluding the Dark Church, with additional entrance fee).

What's Included

Air-conditioned comfortable tour vehicle
Shared roundtrip transfer to Cappadocia.
Professional, licensed tour guide
Roundtrip airport transfer in Istanbul
Gratuities
Personal expenses
museum entrance fees
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You must enter the hotel information correctly. Our guide and vehicle will pick you up from the hotel lobby for the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cappadocia North Tour(Red Tour)

    7 stops
  • 1
    Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

    Welcome to Cappadocia! Our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to Cappadocia. If your arrival time is before 10:00 in the morning, you will be transferred to our tour guide and tour vehicle, and we will proceed with today's tour. If your flight is after 10:00 in the morning, we will start our tour the next day. Shared airport transfer service is available. Please contact us after making your reservation if you require a private transfer.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Goreme National Park

    Göreme Open Air Museum, renowned for its unique rock formations and cave churches in Cappadocia. Spanning from the 4th to the 13th century, this historic site is especially notable for its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. With distinctive frescoes and structures from the early Christian period, Göreme preserves Cappadocia's cultural heritage, highlighted by its UNESCO recognition.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Avanos

    Avanos, located 18 km north of Nevşehir, was called Venessa in the Ancient Period. Avanos, where many pottery workshops are located, has the most advanced culture of pottery. You will love the ceramics obtained from the red clay taken from the Kızılırmak River.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Avanos

    Wouldn't it be a shame to come to Avanos and not make pottery at a pottery workshop? With the help of our expert and experienced masters, we offer you an unforgettable pottery experience.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Devrent Valley

    Dervent Valley is among the most beautiful and enchanting places in Cappadocia. Unlike other Cappadocian valleys, Dervent Valley is a valley that you can explore by creating your own fantasies. How about discovering Dervent Valley?

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Uchisar Castle

    Uçhisar Castle, located 5 km from the city center of Cappadocia, is best known for its fairy chimneys. In fact, the fairy chimneys seen from all over Cappadocia are located here.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Zelve Open Air Museum

    Zelve Open Air Museum is located 2 km east of the town of Göreme. You should never leave Cappadocia without seeing Göreme, the most important museum of the region. It played a crucial role in the intense monastic life from the 4th to the 13th century.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Ihlara (Green Tour)

    7 stops
  • 8
    Goreme Panorama

    The best point to overlook central Cappadocia from the most beautiful panoramic destination. Captivating views and tranquility leave spectators in awe! An ideal spot for capturing breathtaking photographs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Pigeon Valley

    Pigeon Valley: Pigeon Valley is a place where you can closely observe the unique balloon landscape. Every year, both local and foreign tourists flock to Pigeon Valley to enjoy watching the balloons.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Uchisar

    Onyx Workshop: Onyx Workshop is a unique stone workshop in Cappadocia. You will have the opportunity to explore this unique store as part of the Green Tour!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Kaymakli Underground City

    Kaymaklı Underground City: Located 20 km from Nevşehir, Kaymaklı Underground City is an 8-story structure carved into tuff rocks. You can explore this underground city made of tuff rocks!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Ihlara

    Belisırma in Ihlara Canyon: After a 60-minute walk in Belisırma Village where you can discover the unique beauties of Ihlara Valley, we take a lunch break.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Selime Monastery

    Selime Monastery: Nestled in the unique landscapes of Cappadocia, Selime Monastery is a rock-cut complex that stands as a testament to the region's historical and cultural richness. Carved into the soft tuff rock formations, the monastery features rock-cut chambers, chapels, and tunnels. Its architectural brilliance and panoramic views of the surrounding valleys make Selime Monastery a captivating destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the unique heritage of Cappadocia.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

    After the tour, our vehicle will transfer you to the airport. Alternatively, we can drop you off at your hotel upon request. You have the option to use the airport transfer on the day of your choosing. Shared airport transfer service is available. Our tour concludes here. We wish you a safe journey.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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