3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Package Tour from Istanbul by Plane
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3 days
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Cappadocia is easily accessible from Istanbul, with direct flights taking only one hour.
This tour includes a two-night stay in Cappadocia, giving you the opportunity to witness two stunning sunrises—maximizing your chances of experiencing a hot air balloon flight. Your driver will handle all transfers between your hotel and the airport, ensuring a seamless experience with no additional arrangements required. Everything is carefully planned for your convenience, allowing you to simply enjoy your journey.
Day tours are conducted in small groups, with a private tour option also available. Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are included, and your professional guide will accompany you throughout the tours.
Highlights of the Tours:
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Kaymakli Underground City
Devrent Valley
Pasabag
Pigeon Valley
Uchisar Castle
Red Valley
Love Valley
Goreme Panorama
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The package prices are valid for accommodation in standard double or triple rooms. If you prefer a single room, an additional single-room supplement fee will apply.
Your domestic flight tickets will be sent by the supplier three days before your departure date. All flight tickets are in economy class and include a baggage allowance of 15 kg for checked luggage and 8 kg for carry-on luggage per passenger. If you require additional baggage allowance, please contact us in advance.
The hot air balloon ride is an optional activity and is not included in the package price. Ticket prices for balloon flights vary depending on the season and demand. To receive the most accurate pricing information, please mention your request in the special requests section when booking the tour. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Hot air balloon flights require optimal weather conditions and may be canceled at any time by the Civil Aviation Authority. Such decisions are made for safety reasons and are final. Cappadocia, with its rich history spanning thousands of years, offers much more than just a balloon flight experience. If your primary reason for visiting Cappadocia is the balloon ride, please be aware that cancellations may occur due to weather conditions.
If you have booked your balloon flight ticket through us and the flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.
For your comfort, we recommend wearing suitable footwear during the tour.
This tour is available in two formats: private or small group tours.
A vegetarian meal option is available upon request; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
Pick-up service is available from various hotels and addresses in Istanbul.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Flight to Cappadocia and North Cappadocia Day Tour
Accommodations
Overnight in Fresco Cave Suites, Utopia Cave Hotel, Solem Cave Suite or similar hotel) Subject to availability.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
A good lunch with various flavors from Turkish cuisine. Drinks are extra for the small group tours.
Istanbul
Your driver will be ready at your Istanbul hotel and transfer you to airport for Cappadocia flight. We can pick you up from many hotels in Istanbul for airport transfer.Istanbul hotel pick up time is between 04.15 am and 6.30 am, depend on exact flight time. When you landed to Cappadocia we will greet you at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and transfer to Cappadocia. You will meet your tour guide for day tour after Cappadocia airport transfer (Hotel check-in will be at the end of the tour.)
Uchisar Castle
First stop is the fantastic view point of Uchisar Castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations. (Panaroma only)
Goreme Open Air Museum
Second stop - Goreme Open Museum is known to be one of the first monasteries in the history of Christianity. This rock-cut settlement, where education was given to spread Christianity, has been on the UNESCO World History list since 1985 with its frescoed churches and rock living areas.
Avanos
Third stop - Avanos is one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia. The pottery art, which is known to have started at the time of the Hittites, still continues and there are many workshops. This visit includes lunch and a short tour along the Kızılırmak.(Red River)
Fairy Chimneys
Fourth stop - Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. Pasabag is the most obvious place to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature.Pasabag, where is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock.
Devrent Valley
Fifth stop - Devrent Valley is well known as imagination valley where you can take fantastic pictures with animal-shaped rock formations.
Ortahisar
Sixth stop - Weaving is one of the most important features of Turkish culture. This tradition from Central Asia still continues in Cappadocia. We will make a short visit to a cooperative where world-famous Turkish carpets are produced and learn the intricacies of this thousands of years of art.
Urgup
At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off to your hotel.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight and South Cappadocia Day Tour
Accommodations
Overnight in Fresco Cave Suites, Utopia Cave Hotel, Solem Cave Suite or similar hotel) Subject to availability.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Rich Turkish breakfast at hotel.
LUNCH
Lunch
A good lunch with various flavors from Turkish cuisine. Drinks are extra for the small group tour.
Goreme Panorama
Goreme panorama offers views of the charming village of Goreme.
Red Valley
Second stop - Red Valley is an area that attracts attention with its red color in the very center of Cappadocia. The inside of this valley is suitable for walking and there is a hiking route that lasts approximately 4 km. During this walk in touch with nature you will see fairy-chimneys, local farms, pigeon houses and cave chapels. During the valley walk, it is possible to see the different color layers of the volcanic eruption millions of years ago in Cappadocia. Hiking finish at Cavusin Old Greek Village.
Love Valley
Third stop - Love Valley is one of the most well-known and photographed areas of Cappadocia. It attracts attention with its earth shapes and is almost like a natural photography studio.
Goreme
Fourth stop - We will make a visit to Goreme village for a lunch break. Then you will have time to take photos and take a short walk.
Kaymakli Underground City
Fifth stop - Underground cities are the trademark of Cappadocia. Kaymakli underground city is the biggest and the most visited underground city. Get ready to feel yourself in the stone age.
Pigeon Valley
Sixth stop - Pigeon has been the most important animal after horse for Cappadocia. It is one of the iconic visiting areas of Cappadocia. The people living in nature have used pigeons as fertilizer in agriculture and pigeon eggs while decorating their churches. The most effective way of permanent fresco was to use pigeon eggs, and this discovery changed both their lives and the pigeons' lives. They built large rock-carved pigeon houses, fed them and had a common life. Although there are no fresco artists today, this common life continues.
Urgup
At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off to your hotel.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight and Flight to Istanbul
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Rich Turkish breakfast at hotel.
Cappadocia
Depending on the time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Istanbul
When you arrive in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
What‘s Included
Professional, licenced tour guide.
2 nights accommodation in stylish boutique hotel
All entrance fees to sights and museums
Roundtrip Cappadocia airport transfers.
Roundtrip Istanbul airport transfers.
Roundtrip domestic flight tickets
Drinks at lunch (for small group tours)
Personal expenses
Balloon flight tickets (Please specify your request in the special requests section when booking)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Upgrade to Private Services
Overnight in Cappadocia (2): Fresco Cave Suite Deluxe Room, Solem Cave Suite Deluxe Room or similar
Hot Air Balloon Flight Tickets: Balloon flight tickets are NOT included in the tour price. You may request a reservation directly from the local operator.
Private Services: Private North Cappadocia day tour
Private South Cappadocia day tour
Private airport transfers
Breakfast and Lunches: This package includes 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches with a soft drink
Private Car and Driver: This tour operating with brand new Mercedes Vito or Mercedes sprinter vehicles.
Private Airport Transfers: Roundtrip private Istanbul airport transfers
Roundtrip private Cappadocia airport transfers
Pickup included
Small Group- Max 14 people
Overnight in Cappadocia (2): Overnight at Fresco Cave Suite Superior Room, Solem Cave Suite Standard room or or smiliar (subject to availability)
Hot Air Balloon Flight Tickets: Balloon flight tickets are NOT included. You can book them through the local operator.
Small Group (max 14) Day Tours: North Cappadocia day tour
South Cappadocia day tour
Breakfasts and Lunches: This package includes 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches (drinks are extra during the lunch)
Minivan: This tours operating with Mercedes Sprinter A/C Minivans or similar
Airport Transfers: Roundtrip airport transfer in Istanbul
Roundtrip shared airport transfer in Cappadocia
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cappadocia…an amazing experience
jennifersV1132TZ,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour from start to finish. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The accommodation at ‘Fresco Cave Suites’ is excellent. Everything went to plan as per the information we received. We were super impressed with Bellaturca’s contact availability via WhatsApp and their quick follow up. Highly recommend this tour.
Better impossible
ctdorm,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service. Very good guide and impressive hotel. We never imagined the service would be so good. All organized and nothing improvised. Highly recommended.
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574lidiag,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service!!! Everything was of outstanding quality—from the transportation and food to the hotel and the tourist information provided during the journeys. Price/quality: 10/10. Ahmet is an excellent tour guide. We were a family of 7 and everyone loved it! We are very grateful to the agency and to him.
Best Customer Service
SaintSadie,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of sights in Cappadocia was absolutely fantastic! The geological and geographical areas were interesting and one-of-a-kind, and our guide, Ahmet, really put all the information in context and answered our many questions. Our hotel was cozy, and the travel arrangements were spot-on. Cannot recommend this company enough.
Excellent service with Bella Turka
Lucille G,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip to Cappadocia went very smoothly. Mustafa at Bella Turka provided excellent service. The hotel was very nice and our guide, Ahmet, very well informed and personable. Mustafa provided assistance and guidance all the way through and went out of his way to accommodate us. Excellent service, . Lucy Gerspacher
Great tour of Cappadocia
alanak633,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bellaturca did a great job for us and their communication before and during the tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and accommodated our physical abilities.
Amazing!
rociodW4853CC,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been without doubt one of my best tours while traveling. The coordination was excellent, for everything (flight booking, hotel booking, pick ups and drop offs). The guide was friendly and pacient with the group. The places we visited were beautiful. The price didnt include the ballon flight, it was optional, but that was also worth every dollar. Amazing experience and the Bellaturca team was always available and very responsive.
Great Tour
LILIAN S,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great stay at Fresco Cave Suites comfortable rooms and great restaurant & breakfast ! Front desk reception Volkan very attentive . Our Guide Achmet was the best spoke in Portuguese and Spanish !! Very knowledgeable, fun made all the tours worthwhile ! Transport was perfect and confortable also . Teşekkürler !
It was fantastic - I will never forget the balloon ride - amazing!!!
L6025TKmarionf,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing! Cappadocia and the balloon ride were indescribably beautiful. But above all, I want to praise the organization of Bellaturca Travel. Everything worked out to the minute. Pick-up in Istanbul, pick-up in Kayseri, great hotel, wonderful guide who really catered to our individual wishes. I can only say – it was fantastic!! Thank you so much!
Outstanding trip, BEST EVER👏👏👏😁
J9181XYchristinew,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour never having been on a tour of any sort previously, just preferring to do our own thing, well were we in for a pleasant surprise. From the first contact to the last everything ran like a well oiled machine, thanks to Mustafa, Serkan,Ahmet and everyone else on their team. Communication was perfect from the first message to the last, every pick-up was on time, every drop -off was on time, you couldn’t ask for better service. We stayed at the Fresco Caves Hotel and what a fantastic place to stay, olde worlde Turkish charm and atmosphere, super comfortable, quiet at night and the breakfast was like an all you can eat buffet brought to our table Ahmet was our day 1 guide, super knowledgeable and funny guy who knew everything and it seemed knew almost everyone as well. He picked us up right on time took us around to each point of interest and also gave us time to ourselves at each place. Lunch was a huge affair, another massive meal and the kilos were starting to pile on already Day 2 started with another 3am alarm and on the dot 4.05 pick-up for our first ever balloon ride which turned out to be an awesome experience for two scared of heights people and one not to be missed for anyone on this tour. Serkan was our day 2 guide and was just as good and knowledgeable as Ahmet the previous day, had a sense of humor and even took a few selfies of himself for us. Lunch was at a different venue to day 1 however was equally as good and a completely different menu. After each days activities we still had plenty of time to ourselves to do as we pleased and nothing felt rushed at any stage.All in all our tour was a memorable experience and one we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Definitely a 5 star rating There is absolutely nothing that you could fault about Bellaturca tours Thank you so much for the great experience,we had the best time ever😁 Chris and Scott
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