3 Days Cappadocia and Ihlara Valley Tour From Istanbul
Travel package from Istanbul to Cappadocia in 3 full days with 2 nights of accommodation. Transfers by plane between Istanbul and Cappadocia – Istanbul.
Guided tours in English for 2 days in both North and South Cappadocia and Day Trip to Ihlara Valley in Aksaray/Niğde area. Accommodations in cave hotels in Cappadocia, possibility to fly in a hot air balloon in Göreme.
Starting Point: From your hotel in Istanbul.
Duration: 3 full days with 2 Nights of Accommodation
Departure Days: Every day throughout the year
Places to Visit: Cappadocia and Ihlara Valley from Istanbul
Tour Language: English
Number of Participants: Small Groups - Between 12-18 People
(In the low season, there may be fewer people in the groups, while in the high season, it may exceed the number without affecting the quality of service)
Itinerary and Places to Visit
¡ Guaranteed Departures Every Day from Istanbul
Day 1:(Fly to Kayseri-Nevşehir. Accommodation in Cappadocia)
Depending on your plan in Istanbul and your availability, pick-up at your hotel in Istanbul any time you want after 2:00 p.m. for transfer to the airport and take the flight to Kayseri.
(Flights are available from Istanbul to Kayseri every 2-3 hours after midday until 9:40 pm)
Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel in Cappadocia and accommodation.
Day 2: (Cappadocia tour and accommodation - optional hot air balloon)
Balloon flight - optional and additional
Breakfast at the hotel in Cappadocia and departure for the tour.
Start the tour in Northern Cappadocia around 10:00 in the morning.
THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT ARE THE FOLLOWING;
- Pasabagi: Unique rock formations that look like giant mushrooms.
- Devrent (Valley of Imagination): Lunar landscape with surprising rock formations.
- Avanos: Charming town known for its traditional pottery.
- Uchisar Kale Altı: Breathtaking view of Uchisar Castle from below.
- Göreme Open Air Museum: Historical site with cave churches and chapels carved in rock.
Lunch is included in the tour.
- At the end of the excursion, we will take you to the cave hotel in Cappadocia – around 5:00 p.m.
- Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 (Tour Cappadocia and return to Istanbul by plane)
- Breakfast is included in the accommodation.
- After breakfast, pick up at the hotel and departure for the excursion.
Start the tour in the SOUTH of Cappadocia around 10:00 in the morning.
THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT ARE THE FOLLOWING;
- The Valley of Love or Goreme Panorama: Beautiful panoramic views of Goreme.
- The Red and Pink Valley: Red and pink canyons that create a fascinating landscape.
- Cavusin: Picturesque village with unique troglodyte houses.
- The Underground City: Intricate underground system used by ancient communities.
- The Valley of the Pigeons: This beautiful valley inhabited by numerous pigeons and unique rock formations.
Lunch is included in the tour.
- At the end of the excursion, we will take you to the Cappadocia airport and take a flight to Istanbul around 9:40 p.m.
- Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
(Internal flight times may vary slightly depending on the exact date)
NOTE!
*The order of the excursions may vary
The order in which the excursions are conducted may change without notice, without affecting the included itinerary or missing any visits from the program.
NOTE II!
*To Clarify Your Doubts and Better Understand the Operation
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORD DOCUMENT THAT CONTAINS MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAVEL SERVICES YOU WILL HIRE. YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF OUR TOURS AND SERVICES AND IT WILL CLEAR UP ANY DOUBTS YOU MAY HAVE.
Prices According to Your Preferred Hotels and Seasons of the Year
PEAK SEASON - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):
- DOUBLE: 655 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 615 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 725 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred!
- DOUBLE: 700 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 655 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 765 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior)
- DOUBLE: 780 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 720 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 875 EUROS per person
HIGH SEASON - APRIL - MAY - JUNE - JULY - NOVEMBER
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):
- DOUBLE: 630 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 580 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 710 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred
- DOUBLE: 675 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 650 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 750 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior)
- DOUBLE: 740 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 700 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 840 EUROS per person
MID AND LOW SEASON - DECEMBER - JANUARY- FEBRUARY - MARCH
(If your tour dates coincide with the period from December 20 (inclusive) to January 2 (inclusive), high season rates will apply.)
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY C HOTELS (Most Basic):
- DOUBLE: 590 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 555 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 685 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY B HOTELS (Basic Plus) - Most Preferred
- DOUBLE: 650 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 610 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 745 EUROS per person
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY A HOTELS (Superior):
- DOUBLE: 710 EUROS per person
- TRIPLE: 665 EUROS per person
- SINGLE: 810 EUROS per person
ATTENTION!
*Triple rooms are the size of a normal double room and an additional sofa bed or folding bed is added.
ATTENTION! For bookings made well in advance and for requests exceeding four participants, we provide the opportunity to avail discounts, with percentages varying based on the number of participants and the chosen tour date.
HOTEL LIST ACCORDING TO CATEGORY:
According to the Category You Choose, One of the Listed Hotels or Others of Similar Quality Will Be Assigned After Booking EXCEPT Category S (In category S, the price varies significantly and depends on the specific hotel, so clients can choose the hotel) :
CATEGORY C (Super Basic) :
- Hotels offering the most basic accommodation services
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Cappadocia:
1-Vintage Cave Hotel
2-Historical Cave
3-Diamond Of Cappadocia Hotel
4-Ciner Hotel
5-Termessos Hotel
6-Serene Premium Stone House Hotel
CATEGORY B (Higher Basic) :
- Mid-range Quality Hotels - Well Located and Comfortable
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Cappadocia:
1-Elegance Dervish Cave Hotel
2-Caldera Hotel Uchisar Hotel
3-Holiday Cave Standart Hotel
4-Amber Cave Hotel
5- Village Cave Hotel
6-Garden Inn Cavusin Hotel
7-Kayra Cave Hotel
8-Ramada By Wyndham Hotel
CATEGORY A (Superior) :
- Hotels with Larger Rooms, Well Located, Rich Breakfast, and More General Features - NOT LUXURIOUS
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Cappadocia:
1-Agarta Cave hotel
2- Secret Hill Cave Suites
3-Holiday Cave Suites
4-Doors Of Cappadocia
5-Ottoman Cave Suites
6-Mdc Hotel
7-Suhan 360 Hotel
8-Dbl Tree By Hilton Hotel
*Hotel categorization is based on hotel quotation, not necessarily the stars.*
ALERT!
When comparing prices with other companies, it's important to consider the following points:
The company must be an official member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies - TURSAB and the Ministry of Tourism and must include TURSAB's Digital Verification Logo on their website. (Not just a TURSAB image copied and pasted from Google)
Beware of individuals offering the same services at lower prices without belonging to official organizations!
Verify that the inclusions in the itinerary are the same. Many companies offer additional services as optional and then sell them at exorbitant prices.
Also, be cautious of accommodations outside the city and tourist guides without official licenses.
Make sure you know all the details before making any payment.
Don't fall into the hands of scammers!
POSSIBILITY OF UPGRADE TO DELUXE HOTELS!
PACKAGE WITH CATEGORY S HOTELS (Deluxe - Luxurious):
From 1125 EUROS per person
Exact prices in Category S vary significantly depending on the specific hotel. Please specify the hotel name in your request.
(In addition to upgrading hotel categories, if you wish to take all services within the package privately, please request the price)
EXEMPLARY HOTELS OF CATEGORY S (Deluxe):
Cappadocia: Yunak Evleri, CCR Cave, Gamirasu, Argos Inn, Museum Hotel, Kayakapi Premium, Sacred House, Ajwa Cappadocia or similar
Inclusions and Exclusions in the Price
Prices INCLUDE:
- All transfers related to tours and flights
- Two internal flights – Istanbul – Kayseri – Istanbul with 15 kilos of hold + 8 kilos of hand luggage per person
- Two Days of Excursions through Cappadocia with English-speaking guide, lunch (drinks apart), transportation and entrance fees included
- 1 Day Full Day Trip to Ihlara Valley
- 2 nights accommodation in a cave hotel with breakfast included
- All taxes.
Prices Do Not Include
- International Flights (Must be obtained separately at your own expense)
- Accommodation in Istanbul and any tours in Istanbul services
- Personal Expenses
- Dinner
- Tips – to volunteer (Tipping in Turkey is NOT mandatory but HIGHLY recommended as it is a very common tradition)
- Optional tours such as Balloon flight, Turkish bath, Turkish night, jeep safari, quad bike tour in Cappadocia
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional Activities
1) FLIGHT / BALLOON RIDE in CAPPADOCIA: Can be done on the second day in Cappadocia, in the early morning before the start time of the tour in Southern Cappadocia. The flight lasts for a full hour and by taking it, you don't miss any part of the daily tour as it's done very early, and you return to the hotel even before breakfast.
BALLOON PRICE: Standard one-hour flight / between 120-290 euros per person with transfers included
Important Note on Balloon Price:
The price of a balloon flight in Cappadocia is highly variable depending on the season - from 140 euros to 290 euros per person depending on the months, and even within the same month - We always try to offer a reasonable price, but even in the high season, the "base" prices set by the Balloon Association in Cappadocia are high.
You may see lower prices published on some websites, but it's essential to know that these prices are often not confirmed prices. In the end, it carries the risk of running out of slots or being asked for an extra payment. But in any case, if you wish to book the tour package with us separately from the balloon ride, it is, of course, possible.
2) TURKISH NIGHT in CAPPADOCIA: Can be done every night. It is an evening Turkish show with dinner. Unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with appetizers are served, followed by a traditional lamb dinner.
TURKISH NIGHT PRICE: 55 euros per person + transfer cost
If you want to include transfers, it is an additional 45 euros round trip (same price for 1-6 people)
3) ATV TOUR (Quad Bike): Can be done after the tour in Cappadocia. The duration is a full 2 hours.
If you have a free day in Cappadocia and participate in the activity during the day, there is a possibility to do it for one hour
ATV TOUR PRICE: 2 Hours: 60 euros per quad bike. 1 Hour 35 euros per quad bike
4) TURKISH BATH: Can be done at any time after the tour until midnight. (It can be done in Cappadocia)
TURKISH BATH PRICE: 55 euros per person for a standard one-hour package with soap massage + transfer cost
If you want to include transfers, it is an additional 45 euros round trip (same price for 1-6 people)
How to Pay and Book?
We will request an upfront payment of 20% of the total amount. The deposit can be paid through your credit card by visiting our online payment website.
As the second alternative, you can use Western Union or bank transfer, although we do not recommend it much due to the high fees.
The remaining payment can be made in our office upon your arrival in Istanbul in cash or with a credit card, or it can be paid through the online payment page with your card – at the customer's request. We accept payments with Maestro, Debit, Visa, and MasterCard.
To reserve the tour or make inquiries about it, please fill out the form located above with the planned tour date and any other necessary details.
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Starting Point: From your hotel in Istanbul.
Duration: 3 full days with 2 Nights of Accommodation
Departure Days: Every day throughout the year
Places to Visit: Cappadocia and Ihlara Valley from Istanbul
Tour Language: English
Number of Participants: Small Groups - Between 12-18 People
(In the low season, there may be fewer people in the groups, while in the high season, it may exceed the number without affecting the quality of service)
