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Discover Cappadocia's volcanic landscapes and underground cities on a guided tour from Istanbul, with overnight bus transfer, accommodation and meals included.
The tour begins at night with departure from Istanbul on a comfortable overnight intercity bus bound for Cappadocia, arriving early the following morning to start the first full day of sightseeing together with a professional English-speaking guide.
The first day starts at Uçhisar Castle, the highest natural rock formation in Cappadocia and one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the region, followed by Esentepe Panorama, with views over Göreme and the volcanic landscape. The tour continues underground at Kaymaklı Underground City, an extensive settlement carved into the volcanic rock, and then at Pigeon Valley, known for its thousands of pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. After lunch at a local restaurant, the visit continues through the colourful Red and Rose Valleys, with their rock formations and scenic trails, and ends in the village of Çavuşin, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia, with cave houses and rock-cut churches. At the end of the day, transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest, with overnight stay in Cappadocia.
The second day begins with breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Devrent Valley (also known as "Imagination Valley"), famous for its naturally shaped rocks resembling animals and other figures. It continues at Paşabağ Valley (Monks Valley), home to some of the region's most distinctive fairy chimneys, and at Avanos, a town on the Kızılırmak River known for its centuries-old pottery tradition. After lunch, the visit continues through Love Valley and ends at the Göreme Open Air Museum, one of Cappadocia's most important historical and cultural sites, with rock-cut churches and chapels decorated with Byzantine frescoes. At the end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for the return to Istanbul on an overnight intercity bus, arriving the following morning.
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Additional Information
● The guide is English-speaking
● The transfer to Cappadocia takes place on an overnight intercity bus, departing from Istanbul the night before Day 1 and arriving in Cappadocia early in the morning
● At the end of Day 2, the return to Istanbul is also on an overnight intercity bus, arriving in Istanbul the following morning
● The exact bus departure time, meeting point and transport company are confirmed before the travel date
● The order of the visits may change due to weather conditions, opening hours, traffic or other operational reasons, without affecting the overall content of the tour
● There is the option to add, as an optional activity not included in the price, an early morning hot air balloon ride on Day 2, subject to weather conditions and availability; advance booking is recommended
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Pickup from most hotels in central Istanbul (European side)
✔ Overnight intercity bus transfer from Istanbul to Cappadocia
✔ Overnight intercity bus transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbul
✔ 1 night's hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
✔ 1 breakfast
✔ 2 lunches
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Air-conditioned transportation during the sightseeing tours
✔ Entrance fees to the museums and archaeological sites included in the itinerary
✔ Parking fees and local transportation related to the tours
Exclusions
✖ Drinks during meals
✖ Dinners
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional activities, including the hot air balloon ride
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with full refund up to 4 days before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made within the last 4 days before the start are not accepted and are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Pickup included from most hotels in central Istanbul, on the European side of the city. If the hotel is outside that area, the provider will contact the passenger directly to arrange the closest alternative meeting point.