Cappadocia 3-Day Tour from Istanbul: Flights & Lunch Included
Overview
Cappadocia 3-Day Tour from Istanbul: Flights & Lunch Included
This three-day trip from Istanbul is planned to show you Cappadocia comfortably and without rushing. You fly from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir, transfer to your hotel and spend the first evening at leisure.
Red and Green Tours with Balloon
On the second morning you can start with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the valleys and fairy chimneys, followed by the guided Red Tour of North Cappadocia. The third day is the Green Tour of South Cappadocia, with an underground city, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery, before your flight back to Istanbul.
Three-Day Package Details
Staying overnight is what makes the sunrise balloon flight possible, and the package covers round-trip flights, two nights of accommodation, all transfers, a professional English-speaking guide on both tours and lunch on each tour day.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight to Cappadocia and Free Time
We arrange your morning or afternoon flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. On arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport your driver welcomes you and takes you to your cave hotel.
After check-in the rest of the day is free to relax and take in the atmosphere of Cappadocia at your own pace.
Optional: in the evening you can join the well-known Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, with traditional dances, live music and local culture. Dinner and unlimited soft or alcoholic drinks are available depending on the package you choose.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 - Optional Balloon Flight and Red Tour
Optional: early in the morning you can join the famous Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and watch the sunrise over the fairy chimneys and valleys. Afterwards you return to the hotel for breakfast.
Cappadocia Red Tour
With a professional local guide you visit the best-known sights of North Cappadocia:
- Goreme Panorama
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Uchisar Castle Viewpoint
Lunch is included during the tour. Afterwards you are transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Green Tour and Flight Back to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel you continue with the Green Tour, which covers the natural and historical sights of South Cappadocia:
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Ihlara Valley
- Nature walk along the valley
- Belisirma Village
- Selime Monastery
- Pigeon Valley Panorama
Lunch is included during the tour. Afterwards you are transferred to the airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul, where our services end.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Round-Trip Domestic Flight Tickets
- ✓Airport Transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- ✓2 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- ✓Breakfast at the Hotel
- ✓Full-Day Cappadocia Red Tour
- ✓Full-Day Cappadocia Green Tour
- ✓Professional English-Speaking Guide
- ✓Museum Entrance Tickets During the Tours
- ✓Lunch During the Red and Green Tours
- ✓Transportation During the Tours
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Flight (Optional)
- ✕Dinners
- ✕Drinks with Meals
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Tips and Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Cappadocia 3-day tour from Istanbul: what you need to know
This three-day trip from Istanbul shows you Cappadocia comfortably and without rushing, from $1,050 per person. You fly to Kayseri or Nevsehir, spend the first evening at leisure, take the guided Red Tour of North Cappadocia on day two and the Green Tour of South Cappadocia on day three, then fly back to Istanbul in the evening. Round-trip domestic flights, airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia, two hotel nights with breakfast, a professional English-speaking guide on both tours, museum entrance tickets and lunch on each tour day are included.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days, 2 nights |
| Price | from $1,050 per person |
| Flights | Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir and back, included |
| Hotel | 2 nights with breakfast |
| Tours | Full-day Red Tour and full-day Green Tour, lunch on both |
| Not included | Hot air balloon (optional), dinners, drinks with meals, tips |
Is 3 days enough for Cappadocia?
For most travellers, three days is the ideal length. You see both halves of the region with a guide, have two nights in Cappadocia and a free first evening, and the second morning is free for a sunrise balloon flight before the Red Tour. If the wind cancels flights that morning, you still have the third morning as a second chance, which a two-day trip cannot offer.
What does the 3-day itinerary include?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning or afternoon flight to Cappadocia, transfer to your hotel, free time; optional Turkish night show in the evening |
| Day 2 | Optional sunrise balloon flight, breakfast, Red Tour: Goreme Panorama, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Avanos pottery workshop, Uchisar Castle viewpoint, lunch |
| Day 3 | Breakfast, Green Tour: Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley walk, Belisirma Village, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley panorama, lunch; evening flight to Istanbul |
The Red Tour on this package includes the Goreme Open Air Museum, the UNESCO-listed complex of rock-cut churches with painted frescoes, and the Green Tour stops at Belisirma, a village on the floor of the Ihlara Valley.
2 days or 3 days in Cappadocia: which package should you choose?
| Package | Nights | Guided tours | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-day flight package | 1 | None, add your own | $599 |
| 2-day trip with Red Valley tour | 1 | One guided day | $699 |
| 2 days with Red and Green tours | 1 | Both tours, fast pace | $800 |
| This tour | 2 | Both tours, relaxed pace | $1,050 |
| Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus, 5 days | 4 | Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus | $1,280 |
What are the optional extras?
| Extra | Price from |
|---|---|
| Standard sunrise balloon flight | $199 |
| Comfort balloon flight | $275 |
| Turkish night folk dance dinner show | $80 |
| Whirling Dervish ceremony | $60 |
| Sunset ATV quad safari | $65 |
The free first evening is ideal for the Turkish night show or the Whirling Dervish ceremony.
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
April to June and September to November bring mild days, comfortable walking in the Ihlara Valley and the most balloon flights. Summer is hot in the afternoons but excellent for flying. December to February is cold and often snowy, beautiful for photos, with more balloon cancellations; the extra morning in this package helps.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes for the valleys and underground city, warm layers for early mornings, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, your passport or ID for the domestic flights, and a small bag that is easy to carry on the domestic flights.
How do you book?
Choose your date on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us if you want to add the balloon or an evening show so we can arrange them with the package. We confirm your flights and hotel in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Cappadocia tours and our Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay during the tour?
Yes, payment can be made on arrival or during the tour. We send you all the details in advance so the process is smooth and secure. If you prefer a particular payment method, please let us know.
Is the hot air balloon flight included in the price?
No. The balloon flight is optional and can be added to your booking.
Are flights included in the package?
Yes. Round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia are included.
Which hotel category is included?
Standard hotels are included. You can upgrade to a cave hotel or a luxury option on request.
What time does the balloon flight start?
Balloon flights usually take off early in the morning, between 05:00 and 07:00, depending on the weather and the season.
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