5 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow and Green
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Tour Overview
Stay four nights in Cappadocia and take the Red, Yellow and Green Tours on three separate days. Your arrival and departure days have no guided sightseeing. Return flights from Istanbul, airport transfers, hotels and tour lunches are included.
Spend four nights at the same cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia. Fly from Istanbul on day 1, meet your driver at the airport and transfer to the hotel. No guided tour is planned for the arrival day, so your free time begins once you have checked in.
Take the Red Tour on day 2 for the northern valleys, Avanos and the cave settlement at Zelve. The Yellow Tour follows on day 3, with southern valleys and an underground city. On day 4, the Green Tour takes you to Ihlara Valley, Belisirma and the other stops listed in the itinerary. Each guided day includes lunch, entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Day 5 has breakfast and time at your own pace before the airport transfer. The amount of free time depends on your booked flight. Fly back to Istanbul, where your driver meets you for the transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
The package includes both domestic flights, four hotel nights and the listed transfers. Breakfast is included on days 2–5, with lunch on days 2–4. An optional balloon flight can be booked for the morning of day 2. See other Cappadocia packages from Istanbul to compare lengths of stay.
What the longer Cappadocia stay includes
- Four nights at one hotelReturn to the same Cappadocia base after each tour.
- Red, Yellow and Green ToursThree guided days include lunch and entrance fees.
- Travel days kept for your flightsNo guided tour is scheduled on arrival or departure day.
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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 check in for four nights Travel from your Istanbul hotel to Cappadocia, with free time after arrival.
Hotel pickup in IstanbulYour driver takes you to your departure airport in Istanbul. Pickup is arranged for your booked flight.
Flight time varies by season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to CappadociaThe included flight takes about 80 minutes.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in CappadociaMeet your driver at arrivals and take the included shuttle to your cave or stone hotel.
Hotel check-in and free timeCheck in for four nights. There is no guided sightseeing today. Meals, optional activities and transport for your own outings are extra.
First night in CappadociaStay at your chosen hotel, with breakfast before the Red Tour tomorrow.
Day 2Explore northern Cappadocia on the Red TourOptional balloon Visit the fairy chimneys, cave settlements and Avanos pottery workshop, returning to your hotel afterwards.
Hotel pickups begin around 09:30.Red Tour pickup after breakfastJoin the hotel pickup route for your first guided day.
Start the Cappadocia Red TourVisit the northern sights below with your guide. Lunch, entrance fees and transport are included.
Devrent ValleyCompare the outlines of Devrent's rock formations as you look around the valley. One of the most familiar shapes resembles a standing camel.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee groups of fairy chimneys rising from the valley floor. Their broad caps and carved chambers are features to look for during the visit.
Goreme Panoramic ViewView the village of Goreme within its wider landscape of cliffs and ridges. This stop gives an overview of the terrain visited on the northern route.
Lunch between the Red Tour stopsA restaurant lunch is included during the northern route. Drinks and any other personal orders are charged separately.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopSee how clay is worked during a local pottery demonstration. Your guide introduces the craft tradition that continues in Avanos today.
Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the remains of a village carved into several valleys. Rooms, passages and religious spaces show how the rocks were used for daily life.
Uchisar Castle exterior viewLook up at the high rock citadel from an outside viewpoint. The itinerary includes this view rather than admission to the castle.
The tour usually ends between 16:00 and 17:00.Return to your hotelSpend the evening as you wish. Dinner and any extra activities are separate.
Second night in CappadociaStay at the same cave or stone hotel. Breakfast is included the next morning.
Day 3Visit the southern valleys and an underground city Take the Yellow Tour, including an optional valley walk and the listed village stops.
Pickups begin around 09:30.Yellow Tour hotel pickupHave breakfast before the pickup vehicle arrives.
Begin the guided Yellow TourVisit the southern Cappadocia sights below. Lunch and entrance fees are included. The optional valley walk can take up to 2 hours.
Rose ValleyView the pink tones in Rose Valley's rock slopes. If you join the valley walk, expect uneven ground; you may wait in the vehicle instead.
Underground CitySee rooms, storage spaces and tunnels beneath the surface. The visitor route includes steps and narrow sections with low ceilings.
Lunch during the Yellow Tour routeStop for the included meal among today's southern visits. Your restaurant drinks are not included in the tour price.
Pigeon ValleyLook across cliffs cut with small openings made for pigeons. These houses are part of the valley's history of farming and settlement.
Gulludere ValleySee the valley's carved rock features and surrounding countryside. The guide introduces the landscape along this part of the southern route.
Cavusin VillageVisit the old village area beneath a cliff of cave dwellings. The exposed rooms reveal how homes were formed inside the rock.
The tour usually finishes between 16:00 and 17:00.Transfer back to your hotelReturn for your third night in Cappadocia. Dinner is at your own expense.
Third night in CappadociaYour room at the same hotel is included for another night.
Day 4Take the Green Tour to Ihlara Valley and nearby villages Explore the canyon and an underground city on a full-day route from your Cappadocia hotel.
Hotel pickups begin around 09:00.Green Tour hotel pickupHave breakfast before joining the pickup route.
Start the guided Green TourVisit Ihlara Valley and the other stops below, with lunch, entrance fees and transport included.
Ihlara ValleyWalk a section of the canyon beside the Melendiz River. Churches were carved into its cliffs; access and the walking route involve steps and uneven ground.
Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground CityVisit one of these underground cities, selected for the day's route. Descend through rooms and passages, with low ceilings and steps along the way.
Belisirma VillageSee the village beside the river in Ihlara Valley. Its setting shows the connection between the canyon and the settlements within it.
Lunch on the Green Tour dayLunch at a local restaurant is included between the day's visits. Drinks are paid for in addition to the meal.
Esentepe viewpointStop to look over Cappadocia's rock landscape. Your guide points out features visible from the viewpoint.
YaprakhisarSee the rock formations around this village near Ihlara Valley. It is a landscape stop on the Green Tour route.
Pigeon ValleyThe Green Tour also includes a view of Pigeon Valley and its carved bird houses. This is a place shared with the Yellow Tour itinerary.
Approximate tour finish.Return for your final night in CappadociaThe tour brings you back to your hotel. There is no further included itinerary this evening.
Fourth night in CappadociaStay at the same hotel before tomorrow's return flight.
Day 5Enjoy free time before your flight to Istanbul Have breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your included return flight.
Breakfast and time for your own plansNo guided tour is scheduled today. The time available before departure depends on your flight and hotel checkout. Breakfast is included; other meals and personal outings are extra.
Checkout and airport transferTake the included shuttle from your hotel to the airport in Cappadocia. Pickup is timed for your booked flight.
Flight time varies by season and availability.Flight from Cappadocia to IstanbulFly back to Istanbul in about 80 minutes.
Arrival meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulMeet your driver at your arrival airport in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. An Istanbul hotel stay is not included.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Flights, airport transfers, four hotel nights, breakfasts on days 2–5 and three guided tour days are included.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on the included flights
- Listed airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- Four nights at the same cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia, in your chosen class
- Breakfast on days 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Guided Red, Yellow and Green Tours on days 2, 3 and 4
- Lunch, entrance fees and tour transport on all three guided days
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for the three tours
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights and Istanbul hotel accommodation
- Meals on day 1
- Lunch on day 5, dinners and drinks with meals
- Optional balloon flight, balloon watching and other extra activities
- Transport and activities for your free-time plans
- Extra baggage and personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay four nights in the same cave or stone hotel from day 1 to day 5, with breakfast on days 2 to 5.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€514
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€701
- 2 people sharing a room€514
- 3 people sharing a room€474
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €222
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,193
- 2 people sharing a room€736
- 3 people sharing a room€678
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+ €526
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,801
- 2 people sharing a room€1,040
- 3 people sharing a room€865
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Keep both flight days separate from three guided tours, shorten the stay, or choose two routes with flexible flights.
| Comparison | 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included)Start the Red Tour on arrival and stay four days | 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)Four days with two routes and flexible flight windows | You are viewing5 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow and GreenThree tours between separate flight days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel nights | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Guided routes | Red, Yellow and Green | Red and Yellow | Red, Yellow and Green |
| Arrival day | Early flight and Red Tour | Preferred flight window; no guided tour | Airport transfer and hotel check-in; no guided tour |
| Tour days | Days 1, 2 and 3 | Days 2 and 3 | Days 2, 3 and 4 |
| Departure day | Day 4; no guided tour | Day 4; preferred flight window, no guided tour | Day 5; no guided tour |
| From price | €470 | €417 | €514 |
| View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included) | View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time) |
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Practical details
Before You Book
Tour overlap, walking and time outside the guided visits.
- How much free time does the package include?
There is no guided tour on your arrival day or departure day. You have time for your own plans after hotel check-in and before your return transfer, depending on flight times. Days 2, 3 and 4 are full guided tour days.
- Do the Yellow and Green Tours share any stops?
Yes. Both include Pigeon Valley and an underground city visit. The Yellow Tour covers Rose Valley, Gulludere and Cavusin; the Green Tour adds Ihlara Valley, Belisirma and Yaprakhisar. The underground city choice follows the day's route, so different cities on the two days are not guaranteed.
- How much walking should I expect?
All three tours include walking at sights. The Yellow Tour's valley walk can take up to two hours and is optional; you can wait in the vehicle. Ihlara Valley includes steps and uneven paths. Underground city passages can be low and narrow, with stairs between levels.
- When can I book the optional balloon flight?
The balloon flight is scheduled for the morning of day 2, before the Red Tour. It costs extra and depends on weather. Travellers must be at least 6 years old; there is no child discount. If weather cancels the flight, the balloon fee is refunded.
- Do I change hotels during the trip?
No. You stay four nights at the same cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia, checking in on day 1 and out on day 5. Breakfast is included after each night. Istanbul accommodation before or after the package is separate.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- 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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