Cappadocia Tours from Istanbul By Plane

Cappadocia Tours from Istanbul with Istanbul Explorer Pass

Istanbul Explorer Pass offers exclusive discounts on Daily, 2-Day, and 3-Day Cappadocia Tours from Istanbul. Led by professional English-speaking guides, these tours allow you to explore the fairy-tale landscapes, underground cities, and cultural heritage of Cappadocia. The best part? Discounted Cappadocia Tours can be booked even outside your pass validity dates, giving you flexibility to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia (Optional)

Begin your day before sunrise with a hotel pick-up and transfer to the launch site. Enjoy a light breakfast of tea, coffee, and pastries as preparations for the balloon flight are completed.

As the sun rises over the stunning Cappadocian valleys, your balloon ascends, offering panoramic views of fairy chimneys, volcanic landscapes, and historic cave dwellings.

Upon landing, participate in a traditional celebration with champagne or juice, and enjoy cake before returning to your hotel.

Note: Hot air balloon rides are priced separately and not included in the Cappadocia tour price. Please contact the Istanbul Explorer Pass team for seasonal rates and availability.

Daily Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul Sample Itinerary

•  03:30–04:30 – Hotel pick-up (exact time depends on your flight schedule)
• Transfer to the airport and fly to Cappadocia
• Shared shuttle from Cappadocia airport to the tour start point
• 09:30–16:30 Guided Tour (approx. times):
• Devrent Valley – Known as “Valley of Dreams,” famous for rock formations resembling animals and objects
• Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) – Home to mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and monastic retreats
• Lunch in Avanos – Taste local dishes in this pottery-making town
• Zelve Open-Air Museum – UNESCO World Heritage site with cave dwellings, monasteries, and churches
• Uchisar Castle – Panoramic viewpoint at Cappadocia’s highest elevation
• Return to the airport and fly back to Istanbul
• Transfer to your hotel

Included:

• Roundtrip Istanbul–Cappadocia flights
• Private roundtrip Istanbul hotel–airport transfers
• Shared roundtrip Cappadocia airport transfers
• Lunch Guided group tour in English
• Entrance fees

Not Included:

• Beverages at meals Dinner,

2-Day / 1-Night Cappadocia Tour – Sample Itinerary

Day 1

• Early morning hotel pick-up and flight to Cappadocia
• Shared shuttle to the tour starting point
• 09:30–16:30 Guided Tour:
• Devrent Valley Pasabag (Monk’s Valley)
• Lunch in Avanos
• Zelve Open-Air Museum
• Uchisar Castle panoramic viewpoint
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 2

• Breakfast at the hotel
• 09:30–16:30 Guided Tour:
• Red Valley – Striking red tuff formations, especially vivid at sunset Cavusin – One of Cappadocia’s oldest villages
• Lunch Ozkonak Underground City – Ancient subterranean refuge
• Pigeon Valley – Known for its rock-carved pigeon houses
• Ortahisar Castle – Early multi-story stone settlement
• Evening flight to Istanbul and hotel drop-off

Included:

• Roundtrip flights Private Istanbul transfers
• 1-night bed & breakfast in a boutique cave-style hotel
• Shared Cappadocia transfers
• 2 lunches
• 2 guided group tours in English
• Entrance fees

Not Included:

• Beverages
• Hot air balloon ride
• Dinner

3-Day / 2-Night Cappadocia Tour – Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Same as Day 1 of the 2-Day Tour

Day 2 – Same as Day 2 of the 2-Day Tour, with an additional overnight stay

Day 3

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Free day to explore Cappadocia at your own pace (ideal for optional activities like ATV tours, horseback riding, or Turkish baths)
• Flight back to Istanbul in the evening and hotel drop-off

Included:

• Roundtrip flights Private Istanbul transfers
• 2 nights bed & breakfast in a boutique cave-style hotel
• Shared Cappadocia transfers
• 2 lunches
• 2 guided group tours in English
• Entrance fees

Not Included:

• Beverages
• Hot air balloon ride
• Dinner

Cappadocia Highlights

Devrent Valley (Valley of Dreams)

A surreal landscape where rock formations resemble animals and shapes, offering a true fairy-tale setting.

Pasabag (Monk’s Valley)

Famous for its towering fairy chimneys, this was once a place of seclusion for Christian monks.

Zelve Open-Air Museum

A fascinating cave complex of homes, churches, and monasteries carved into rock, inhabited from the 8th to 13th centuries.

Uchisar Castle

Cappadocia’s highest natural point, offering a sweeping panorama of the valleys and fairy chimneys.

Red Valley

Renowned for its red-hued rock formations, which glow at sunset.

Cavusin Village

An ancient settlement with rock-cut dwellings and churches.

Ozkonak Underground City

A vast subterranean city used for protection against invasions, featuring ventilation shafts and storerooms.

Pigeon Valley

Named after the countless pigeon houses carved into the cliffs.

Ortahisar Castle

One of the earliest multi-story human settlements, built into a massive rock formation.