Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Early morning pick you up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to airport for Cappadocia flight.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Upon arrival to Cappadocia airport your driver will meet you with a sign bearing your name and private transfer to tour office.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkiye
First stop is the fantastic view point of Uchisar Castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
Second stop is carved Kaymakli Underground City which was used by early Christians as a shelter to hide themselves against their enemies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
Afterwards we will have a stop at the terrific view of Pigeon Valley where you will be informed about carved pigeon houses.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkiye
After lunch we will visit Devrent Valley is well known as imagination valley where you can take fantastic pictures with animal-shaped rock formations.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkiye
Next stop will be Pasabag where is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Next stop is Goreme Open Air Museum. Your guide will explain the meanings of frescoes covering the walls of thousand-year-old cave churches as you explore this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ortahisar Kalesi, Ortahisar Turkiye
Our final stop will be Ortahisar Castle Panorama where we will finalize our tour with terrific view of castle and old Greek houses.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
At the end of the tour, we will drive to airport for your flight back to Istanbul
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Upon your arrival to Istanbul, we will meet you and transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
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Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up any hotel in Istanbul for airport transfer. Pick up time changing according to location of hotel. (from Sultanahmet area around 4.15am)
04:30 AM
16 to 18 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Supplier will send your domestic flight tickets three days before of your departure date.
Flight tickets are economy class for all options and you will have 15 kg checkin luggage + 8kg hand baggage allowance for each domestic flight. If you will need more baggage allowance, please contact with us.
You cannot join the Cappadocia balloon flight with this tour. A minimum stay of 1 night is required to join the balloon flight.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes while participating in the tour.
Vegetarian food option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Pick up service can be provided from many hotels in Istanbul. The drop off point at the end of the tour is the same as the pickup point. (Please let us know if you prefer a different drop off point, additional charges may apply for late notifications)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Richard_O
Great communication. Solid logistics. Tour guide is 10 star. Loved getting so much done in one day. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Tiffany_C
Absolutely great day. Our guide was fantastic and tailored the experience to our uh, fitness, levels pretty well. We learned a lot and got to see as much of Cappadocia as you can in a day. Transport was really well coordinated which you wouldn't think would be a big deal but getting taxis in Istanbul can be very stressful.
All in all, a great day. Hilariously our guide on the tour in Istanbul knew our guide on this trip as well! Small world.
Worth the money for sure.
The one thing is economy on Turkish Airlines is cramped but it's a pretty short flight.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Arnaldo_B
Our tour guide was excellent. He's very knowledgeable of the ancient history of Cappadocia, the people, way of life, and why they were there. Also, the rock formations were jaw dropping. My other questions about the ancient Christians and Romans cultures, he was able to provide historical answers. The lunch at a nearby Turkish restaurant was tasty and original in our buds. It will be memorable! I strongly recommend to add Cappadocia to one's trip to Istambul.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Discover642771
Travelling to Turkey was a dream come true for us.
Our time in Cappadocia was unforgettable. Our guide Turba gave us so much information with so much genuine passion. Her love for the area was passed on to us. Having the one-on-one guiding was the best way for us. Thank you.
We loved seeing the traces of the Christian history and to be in one of the underground cities was a highlight. We marvelled at how advanced the people from long ago were! . The nature scenes left us breathless.
The BellaTurca company is top class in their courteous and prompt communication style. Flights booked, transfers arranged made for an easy time. A comfortable ride to sights and an authentic Turkish meal at an upstairs terrace restaurant was a welcome treat. Gerrie and Les Roos from South Africa
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Aishe_M
My mother and I enjoyed a fantastic trip to Cappadocia. Mustafa facilitated communication smoothly and even surprised us with sandwiches upon our arrival, showing thoughtfulness. Tarik, our tour guide, impressed us with his extensive knowledge of Cappadocia and skillful photography. Lunch was delicious, and overall, the experience was unparalleled. Though the hot air balloons only operate in the early mornings, everything else compensated for it. I highly recommend everyone to visit. We had a lovely time!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Ashley_R
Sometimes when visiting unfamiliar territories in a different country it can be scary. Not the case here. From the start the communication was impeccable. Our driver was waiting upon arrival and brought us fresh sandwiches and drinks. We had a 45min drive to Cappadocia with great views. Our guide Omar was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable of all the sites. We flew in and out in the same day. I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Ranjit_K
Everything was organized very well and on time we were very happy with the tour our guide Mr.Khan was very informative and pleasant he took to a place which was not in the tour but I wanted to see it . Be prepared to walk up ans down hills lot of walking is involved.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : mollyvarquez13
The trip is amazing! We had a great guide, Baris is very knowledgeable and show us most of the interesting places in Cappadocia. We will definitely go back there and stay a little longer. Very interesting history.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Rebecca_G
Great one day trip in March, 2024. Boris, our guide, was excellent! He is very knowledgeable and taught us some new historical facts. Boris was able to answer all of our questions. We visited cave houses, fairy houses, an underground city, fed pigeons, learned about local pottery, etc.
The lunch was excellent.
We flew from SAW to ASR (Kayseri) in the morning. We flew out of Nevsehir to SAW in the evening. ASR was too far from our destination, the trip should have been to and from Nevsehir airport so we could spend less time on the road. Either way, it was a very nice trip and I recommend it for anyone who wants to spend one day in Cappadocia. This trip does not include a balloon or camel ride. It was too windy for balloons when we traveled there in March. A 5-star experience with Boris.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Connector428823
Well organized trip with excellent coordination between drivers, tour guide and coordinator at the airport. Kept me informed in timely manner and was very responsive. We had no issues all along. Our tour guide, Serkhan, was very knowledgeable and had all history details to share. We learned so much about the place and stories behind each attraction. Will highly recommend this tour anyday.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
