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See the highlights of Cappadocia on an insightful day trip, including Goreme Open Air Museum and the famous fairy chimneys. Enjoy a roundtrip flight from Istanbul and eat a typical lunch in Avanos.

Highlights

• See Cappadocia’s top attractions with skip-the-line tickets
• Learn how to make pottery from local experts
• Try delicious Turkish cuisine
• Experience fascinating views of fairy chimneys
• Choose between a shared group or private day trip

Description

Explore the most important landmarks of Cappadocia along with its fascinating rock formations on a full-day guided tour from Istanbul. See the Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, fairy chimneys from Goreme Panorama, and more with an authentic Turkish lunch at a restaurant. Get picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and arrive at the airport for a 1.5-hour flight to Kayseri. Meet your local driver and enjoy the ride to Cappadocia, where you will join other group participants and begin your tour. Explore the Goreme Open Air Museum and study the many rock-cut churches from as far back as the 10th century. Next, visit Devrent Valley, famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks, and feel like you're in another world. Head to Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, and see the chapel dedicated to St. Simeon along with a hermit's shelter. Admire some of the most striking fairy chimneys with a unique mushroom shapes. Stop for a typical Turkish lunch in Avanos. Then learn to make pottery with local experts. Take in the best views of the fairy chimneys from Goreme Panorama before marveling at more magnificent landscapes from Uchisar Rock Castle. Drive back to Kayseri for your return flight to Istanbul where your driver will greet you and take you back to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (4 transfers) Ground transportation in an air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Services of a licensed tour guide Lunch at a local restaurant Economy-class domestic flight tickets (if option selected) Transfers Lunch

Important Information

• Baggage allowance: 25 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage.
• Entry tickets to Pasabag and Göreme Museum are not included. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid queues; please pay your guide in cash (EUR, USD or TRY).
• Airport transfers: We do not provide assistant service. In Istanbul, the driver will drop you at the airport entrance; proceed to the check-in desk following the provider’s instructions sent in advance. On arrival at your destination airport, the driver will meet you with a sign bearing your name.
• Flight options: Tours are available with or without domestic flight tickets. If you book without flights, please contact our agency for recommended flights that should be used for this tour •After booking, please email or WhatsApp us (address on your ticket) with details of all passengers.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included. You need at least one overnight stay in Cappadocia to join, as flights operate only early mornings.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund