3-Day Cappadocia Tour: Flights, Cave Hotel & Guided Tours
Cappadocia's rock valleys, a night in a cave room, and two full-day guided routes through Göreme
A 3-day guided tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia with round-trip flights, overnight cave hotel stay in Göreme, and two full-day guided tours: the Red Tour through iconic valleys and rock formations, and the Green Tour exploring natural valleys, hiking routes and an underground city. Available as a shared group tour or private tour with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages. Breakfast and lunch are included. Airport transfers are arranged from both ends.
Options for this experience
4 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Cappadocia and hotel stay
- Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir
- Meet driver and transfer to cave hotel
- Check in and enjoy free time
- Overnight stay in cave room
Day 2: Red Tour and return to Istanbul
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day guided Red Tour of Cappadocia
- Return to airport for flight back to Istanbul
What’s included
- Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia.
- airport transfers at both ends.
- two nights in a cave hotel in Göreme (3-day option) or one night (2-day option).
- full-day guided Red Tour with lunch.
- full-day guided Green Tour with lunch (3-day option only).
- breakfast on all included mornings.
- live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and additional languages depending on group composition.
- Monday to Friday 17:00
Information
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for 3 days exploring Red Tour valleys and Green Tour's underground city while staying in a cave hotel with meals and flights.
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The experience
The tour starts with a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevşehir, where your driver meets you and transfers you to your cave hotel in Göreme. You have free time to settle in and explore the village before your first night in a traditional cave room. The next morning, you can choose to join an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight before breakfast, or skip it and rest.
Day two is the Red Tour: a full-day guided route through Cappadocia's most recognizable landscape. You visit iconic valleys, rock formations and viewpoints with your guide, stop for lunch, and return to your hotel by evening. If you booked the 2-day option, you fly back to Istanbul that night. The 3-day guests stay a second night in the cave hotel.
On day three, the Green Tour takes you through natural valleys, established hiking routes, and descends into an underground city before you head to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. The guide leads both tours and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages depending on the group. Airport transfers are included at both ends, though exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Persian.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the difference between the Red Tour and the Green Tour?
The Red Tour on day two covers Cappadocia's iconic valleys, rock formations and viewpoints around Göreme. The Green Tour on day three explores natural valleys, hiking routes and includes a descent into an underground city. It's only available on the 3-day option.
Is the hot air balloon flight included?
The sunrise hot air balloon flight is optional and available on the morning of day two. You can add it at checkout or skip it and have a slower morning before breakfast and the Red Tour.
Do I need a passport for this tour?
Yes, you need a current valid passport on the day of travel. At booking, you'll provide your passport name, number, expiry date and country for all participants.
What's included in the cave hotel stay?
Your overnight accommodation is in a traditional cave room in Göreme. Breakfast is included on day two and day three (if you book the 3-day option), and lunch is included during both guided tours.
Can I book this as a private tour instead of a group tour?
Yes, the 3-day option is available as either a shared group tour or a private tour with your own guide. Both include the same flights, cave hotel, Red Tour and Green Tour. The private option means a dedicated guide for your group.
How long are the airport transfers?
Transfer times from the airport to Göreme are approximate and depend on traffic and the time of day. Your driver will meet you at arrivals and take you directly to your cave hotel. The exact duration will be confirmed when you book.
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3-Day Cappadocia Tour: Flights, Cave Hotel & Guided Tours
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