Cappadocia Tours from Istanbul
Cappadocia derived from the Persian phrase of Katpa Tuka meaning “the land of beautiful horses” is the name of a region located in the central Turkey including some parts of 5 of the 81 provinces of Turkey; Nevsehir, Kirsehir, Nigde, Aksaray and Kayseri. Cappadocia, with its natural, cultural and historical features, is one of the popular tourism centers in Turkey.
What makes Cappadocia so famous is, of course, its lunar landscape. The landscape was covered with tuff by the volcanic eruptions. Through thousands of years the landscape of Cappadocia was shaped with the forces of wind and rain erosions creating the bizarre rock formations called “the fairy chimneys“. There are different types of those such as mushroom shaped, pinnacled, capped and conic shaped formations which can be explored in our daily cappadocia tours.
Why you "must" visit Cappadocia?
Cappadocia has been inhabited since the neolithic ages, then became home for the Hittites, hosted Persians and during the Romans, Cappadocia provided valuable shelter for the early Christians. That is the reason why there are hundreds of churches and tens of underground cities carved into the rocks can be visited today. During the Byzantines, chapels and monasteries were hollowed out of the rock, their ochre-toned frescoes reflecting the hues of surrounding landscape. Even today, the landscape of Cappadocia settled by the locals, being used as houses, shops, cafes, hotels, pensions and pubs and bars.
Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
The best way to observe Cappadocia is from the air. As one of the symbols of Cappadocia, the balloon tour is the best way to see the unique beauty of the region and to better understand the location of surroundings of Cappadocia that are visited during our Cappadocia tours is to take a hot air balloon tour and enjoy gliding among fairy chimneys.
Hot Air Ballooning is a very popular activity in the region so advance reservation is strongly recommended.
Cappadocia Tours Itinerary
Either you choose a one day tour to Cappadocia from Istanbul or you like to stay, we have right packages for you.
Next you will visit Pasabag the Pasha’s (means General) vineyard and also called Monks Valley, houses the most staggering fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and those fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Lunch will be at an authentic local restaurant.
Next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum, a must-visit in Cappadocia, resembles a huge monastic complex composed of several rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes (wall paintings) of which colors still retain all their original freshness. Goreme Open Air Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
Our Cappadocia tour continues with a visit to Uchisar Castle. The castle is the highest point in Cappadocia region and provides the imposing panaroma of the region with the volcanic Mount Erciyes (Argeus). Uchisar Castle is multi-leveled castle with rooms hollowed out into rock and connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages.
Our final stop is Kaymakli Underground City. Among the 36 underground cities (known!) is the largest in Cappadocia region. Kaymakli underground city consists of 8 floors but today 4 of them are open to public visit. The underground city has kitchen, stable, storage areas, winery and ventilation shafts which are connected to each other through tunnels. Kaymakli underground city proved a great shelter for early Christians of Anatolia during the Byzantines, from Arab attacks.
End of one day package. Overnight in Urgup or Goreme.
Cappadocia Tours Packages from Istanbul
Below pricing are based on two people sharing. Flights are economy class, unless upgraded.
- Flights & Transfers
- Private Cappadocia Tour
- Return by Evening Flight
- Travel Insurance
- Flights & Transfers
- Private Cappadocia Tours
- 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options
- Travel Insurance
- Flights & Transfers
- Private Cappadocia Tours
- 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options
- Travel Insurance
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- See the famous Cappadocia in one day from Istanbul
- Experience big cultural difference after Istanbul as you would be traveling to a more rural area
- Learn about the main events and religious milestones of Anatolia’s history
- An introduction to the Turkey to help you decide which tours to choose next
- A guide to Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history
- Hot Air Balloon is highly recommended. Please mentionin the booking form if you like to book for a balloon flight
- Tours will include hiking to up to 4 or 5 kms, so please bring comfortable shoes
- Taste different examples of Turkish Cuisine
Hotels charge the following supplements;
- Single Room Supplement 50% pp/room rate
- Third Person Supplment is 70%
To book this tour please choose your desired day from the calendar below and continue with the booking steps. Our booking system will take you to the secure payment gateway provided by PayU.
There is a set deposit amount of $75 for any group size. Your booking will be confirmed after the deposit payment. The balance is to be paid 15 days before the start of the tour(s).
You may cancel your tour reservation up to 72 hours before the planned start of the tour. No cancellation charge is incurred within the allowed deadline. Please read our cancellation policy: “Booking Terms“.
This tour is organized within the legal scope of the Turkish Law concerning Travel Agencies And The Association Of Travel Agencies (TURSAB) numbered 1618, and Vocational Tour Guides Law numbered 6326.
What's included?
- Private airport transfers; pick-up & drop-off to your hotel
- Private Tour(s) with lunch
- 4/5* accommodation options
- Flight Tickets (economy)
- Travel Insurance
What's not included?
- Hot Air Balloon Tour
- Personal Expenses
- In-flight Meals
- Drinks at lunch(es)
- Tips & Gratitude
Why choose us?
- No Hidden Costs
- No Shopping Stops
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Hotels in good locations
- We value your time and money
- Our professional team is with you
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- Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more