4-Day Cappadocia Tour by Plane | Small Group Experience

Tour Style: Small Group | Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Highlights: Göreme, Uçhisar, Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin, Derinkuyu Underground City

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cappadocia

• Transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport for a late afternoon flight to Kayseri.

• Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

• Overnight: Cave hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 2 – Fairy Chimneys Tour

09:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel for a full-day tour.

Highlights:

• Devrent Valley: Discover the whimsical fairy chimneys scattered over three valleys.

• Love Valley: Admire three-headed fairy chimneys and stunning rock formations.

• Avanos: Visit a traditional pottery workshop using Red River clay, a craft dating back over 5,000 years.

• Uçhisar: Explore the highest peak in Cappadocia with panoramic views and a historic rock castle.

Overnight: Cappadocia.

DAY 3 – Rose Valley & Çavuşin Tour

09:30 AM: Full-day tour of Cappadocia.

Highlights:

• Kızılçukur (Red Valley): Explore hidden rock-cut churches and scenic trails.

• Çavuşin Village: One of the oldest settlements with the 5th-century Church of St. John the Baptist.

• Pigeon Houses: Iconic dovecotes carved into the rocks, a symbol of Cappadocia’s heritage.

Overnight: Cappadocia.

DAY 4 – Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley

09:30 AM: Depart for Derinkuyu Underground City, an ancient refuge carved by early Christians.

• Continue to Ihlara Valley, hike 4 km while exploring rock-cut churches and monasteries.

• Visit Selime Monasteries before transferring to Kayseri Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul.

End of Tour Services

Tour Inclusions

• Airport transfers in Cappadocia

• Round-trip flights: Istanbul ↔ Kayseri

• 3 full-day guided tours in Cappadocia

• 3 nights in boutique cave hotels

• Lunches during tours

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Transportation by fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

• Entrance fees per itinerary

Not Included

• Drinks, tips, personal expenses

• Optional activities:

  • Hot-Air Balloon Flight: €295 per adult

  • Hot-Air Balloon Watching by Taxi: €60 per person

  • Whirling Dervishes Show: €40 per person

  • Turkish Night Show: €80 per person

  • Turkish Bath (Hamam): €80 per person

  • Horse Riding: €60 per person (1 hour)

  • ATV / Quad: €55 per person (1 hour)