4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)
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Tour Overview
Request morning, afternoon or evening flights from Istanbul and back. Stay three nights in Cappadocia. Take the Red and Yellow Tours on days 2 and 3.
This four-day Cappadocia package keeps both flight days free of guided tours. Tell us if you want morning, afternoon or evening flights in each direction. Flight times depend on the season and available seats. Airport transfers follow your booked flights.
Arrive on day 1, meet your driver and transfer to your cave or stone hotel. Spend the remaining time as you wish. The Red Tour follows on day 2, with fairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos. On day 3, take the Yellow Tour through the valleys, an underground city and Cavusin.
Stay at the same hotel for all three nights. Day 4 has no guided tour; the free time available depends on your departure flight. Transfer to the airport, fly to Istanbul and meet your driver for the hotel transfer.
Both flights, listed transfers and three hotel nights are included. The two guided tours include lunch and entrance fees. Hotel breakfast is included on days 2 and 3. On day 4, breakfast is included unless you leave before it is served.
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Arrange travel around two guided days
- State your flight preferencesMorning, afternoon or evening windows in each direction.
- Tour after the arrival dayRed on day 2, Yellow on day 3.
- Stay at one hotelThree nights, with free time around the flights.
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Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Day 1Fly to Cappadocia and settle into your hotel Your chosen flight window sets the travel schedule. The arrival day has no guided visits.
Istanbul hotel pickupMeet your driver for the airport transfer at the pickup time arranged around your flight.
Example time. Flight times depend on your preferred window, season and availability.Flight to CappadociaThe included flight takes about 80 minutes. Request a morning, afternoon or evening flight window during booking.
Cappadocia airport meetingMeet your driver at arrivals and take the shared shuttle to your hotel.
Hotel check-inBegin your three-night stay at the selected cave or stone hotel. Room access follows the hotel’s check-in time.
Free time after arrivalSpend the rest of the day independently. Your first guided tour is tomorrow.
First night in CappadociaBreakfast is included before the Red Tour on day 2.
Day 2Visit northern Cappadocia on the Red TourOptional balloon Start after a hotel night and breakfast, then explore the fairy chimneys and cave settlements.
Red Tour hotel pickupJoin the tour vehicle at your hotel after breakfast.
Guided Red TourExplore six stops on the northern route with your guide. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
Devrent ValleyStudy the outlines of Cappadocia’s naturally shaped rocks. The formations invite you to pick out shapes resembling animals.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee the capped fairy chimneys that make Pasabag distinctive. Walk among the rock towers and the carved spaces around them.
Goreme Panoramic ViewLook over Goreme from a landscape viewpoint. The town and its surrounding valleys spread out among the rock formations.
Red Tour lunchA restaurant lunch is included during the guided route. Drinks cost extra.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a local pottery demonstration and see how clay becomes a vessel. The workshop introduces a craft long associated with Avanos.
Zelve Open Air MuseumVisit valleys where a community once lived in rock-cut homes. The surviving openings and rooms show how the stone was used for everyday life.
Uchisar Castle exteriorView the prominent rock castle above Uchisar from outside. This stop includes the exterior view rather than entry to the castle.
Return to your hotelFinish the guided day at the same hotel. Optional evening activities are available separately.
Second night in CappadociaStay at the same hotel, with breakfast included before the Yellow Tour.
Day 3Take the Yellow Tour through valleys and an underground city Explore the southern route with an optional valley walk, then return for your final Cappadocia night.
Yellow Tour hotel pickupHave breakfast before meeting the tour vehicle.
Guided Yellow TourVisit the valley viewpoints, underground settlement and Cavusin. Lunch and listed entrance tickets are included.
Rose ValleyView the layers of pink rock that colour the valley. Carved openings and paths appear among the slopes.
Underground CityEnter a settlement built beneath the ground. The visit follows passages between rooms, with steps and low sections along the way.
Yellow Tour lunchTake a break for the included restaurant lunch. Drinks are paid for separately.
Pigeon ValleyStop to see the cliffside pigeon houses. Small openings cut into the rock give the valley a distinctive appearance.
Gulludere ValleyWalk through the valley for up to 2 hours if you wish. The walk is optional, with the vehicle available for those who do not join.
Cavusin VillageSee the rock-cut buildings of old Cavusin. Its carved homes and church remains are part of the village’s history.
Return to your Cappadocia hotelStay at the same hotel for your third night.
Free eveningUse the evening for your own plans after the tour.
Third night in CappadociaBreakfast is included tomorrow unless your chosen flight requires checkout before breakfast.
Day 4Spend free time in Cappadocia and fly to Istanbul There is no guided tour today. Your flight choice sets the time available before the airport transfer.
Free time before departureUse the time before pickup as you wish. Breakfast is included unless an early flight requires you to leave the hotel before breakfast.
Hotel checkout and airport shuttleMeet the shared airport shuttle at the hotel. Pickup follows your booked flight.
Example time. Flight times depend on your preferred window, season and availability.Flight to IstanbulThe included flight takes about 80 minutes. Request your preferred flight window when booking.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulMeet your driver at arrivals for the transfer to your Istanbul hotel. Accommodation there is separate.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Flights, airport transfers, three hotel nights and two guided tours with lunches and tickets are included.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Return domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, in your preferred windows subject to season and availability
- 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Listed airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- Guided Red and Yellow Tours with licensed guides, tour transport and listed entrance fees
- 3 nights at the same cave or stone hotel
- Breakfast on days 2 and 3, and on day 4 unless you check out for a flight before breakfast
- Lunch on days 2 and 3
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- Optional balloon flight, balloon watching and other extra activities
- Meals on day 1 and lunch on day 4
- Breakfast missed because of an early flight checkout on day 4
- Dinners and drinks with lunch
- Istanbul accommodation, international flights and personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay three nights in the same cave or stone hotel, with breakfast except when an early return flight requires checkout before it is served.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€417
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€572
- 2 people sharing a room€417
- 3 people sharing a room€383
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €167
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€941
- 2 people sharing a room€584
- 3 people sharing a room€536
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €395
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,397
- 2 people sharing a room€812
- 3 people sharing a room€676
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Choose two flight days without guided visits, shorten the stay, or use the arrival day for an extra tour.
| Comparison | 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)Keep a flexible arrival within three days | You are viewing4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)Red and Yellow between two flexible flight days | 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included)Add the Green Tour during a four-day stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel nights | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Guided routes | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red, Yellow and Green |
| Arrival day | No guided tour | No guided tour | Early flight and Red Tour |
| Departure day | Yellow Tour, then return flight | No guided tour | No guided tour |
| Flight timing | Preferred arrival window; evening return | Preferred windows in both directions | Early arrival flight for sightseeing |
| From price | €374 | €417 | €470 |
| View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time) | View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included) |
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Practical details
Before You Book
Choosing flight windows and planning the two days without guided tours.
- How do I choose my flight windows?
Write morning, afternoon or evening for each direction in the Pick-up Details box during booking. We arrange flights in your preferred windows subject to season and availability. Airport pickups are planned around the booked flights; the displayed hours are examples.
- Is the whole last morning free?
That depends on your chosen return flight. There is no guided tour on day 4. An afternoon or evening flight leaves time in Cappadocia before pickup, while an early flight means leaving the hotel early. Breakfast is included unless you depart before breakfast.
- When do the optional activities take place?
The balloon flight or balloon watching trip is planned for sunrise on day 2, followed by breakfast and the Red Tour. ATV, horse or camel rides and the Turkish Night Show are offered after the tour that day. All are optional extras; choose one ride.
- Does this package include the Green Tour?
The included sightseeing days are the Red Tour on day 2 and the Yellow Tour on day 3. The arrival and departure days have free time. A package with all three routes is a different four-day option.
- Do I have to take the Yellow Tour valley walk?
No. The walk lasts up to 2 hours and is optional. You can remain with the vehicle. Underground city visits have stairs and low, narrow passages, so consider those separately when deciding what to join.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishGroupPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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