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Lose yourself in Cappadocia’s fairytale landscapes on this trip from Istanbul with flights, museum tickets, accommodation, roundtrip Istanbul and Cappadocia airport transfers, and guided day tours.

Highlights

• Explore the rock carved churches of Cappadocia in the Goreme Open Air Museum
• Visit Rose Valley, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley and the pottery town of Avanos
• Explore underground cities of early Christians & see rock-cut churches
• Experience the famous local flavors of Cappadocia
• Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and the Devrent Valley

Description

Get an insider’s view of Cappadocia’s most iconic spots on an all-inclusive trip from Istanbul. Float above volcanic spires and honeycombed hills on a hot air balloon. Be accompanied by a guide to Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Pasabag, Uchisar, and Kaymakli Underground City, and more. Day 1 Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to Istanbul airport. Catch your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival to Cappadocia, meet your guide and begin your tour of North Cappadocia. Walk in the land of fairy chimneys. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Red River, Devrent Valley, and Pasabag. Make your way to Avanos Village for a traditional lunch and pottery demonstration. Visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, a perfect vantage point for a panoramic view of the stunning Cappadocian landscape. After sightseeing, be driven to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia. Day 2 You can opt to join a balloon flight in the morning. Your day tour will be organized according to the balloon flight hours. After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Go off the beaten path to visit Cavusin. See its famous rock churches. Head to Goreme Panorama for views of fairy chimneys. Hike in the Red Valley. Visit Old Greek Love Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, and Pigeon Valley. Walk through a picturesque maze of rock formations. Witness an onyx demonstration by local experts. Savor a typical Turkish lunch. Conclude the day tour by 5 PM. Then, be driven to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. After you land in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Includes

Roundtrip Istanbul airport transfers Roundtrip Cappadocia airport transfers Roundtrip domestic flight tickets from Istanbul All ground transports 1-night hotel stay in Cappadocia (Fresco Cave Suite Superior or Solem Cave Suite Standard room, subject to availability) Licensed professional tour guide Skip-the-line museum tickets 1 breakfast 2 lunches Soft drinks with lunch (if private option chosen)

Important Information

• For your domestic flight to Cappadocia, the driver will drop you off at the airport terminal entrance door in Istanbul, this tour doesn't include assistant services at airports. Please proceed to the gate of the flight on your own after handing over your luggage The balloon ride is an extra activity and not included in the price. Balloon flight ticket prices vary according to the season and demand. The activity provider will contact you as soon as possible to inform you about balloon flight tickets after your reservation. Optimum weather conditions are needed for a hot air balloon flight. All flights can be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority If you make a balloon flight ticket reservation with the activity provider and your flight gets canceled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund Flight tickets are economy class (for all options) with a 15 kg check-in luggage allowance and an 8 kg carry on allowance for each domestic flight.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund