Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour 2 days
Excursion to Cappadocia in 2 days
It is no exaggeration to say that Cappadocia is one of the most fascinating places in the world.
And it is because of its natural beauty but also for the surprising contributions of human human beings to adapt to life in this space.
Therefore, traveling to Turkey and not coming here would be a pity, especially considering that you need very little time to enjoy the experience: this tour from Istanbul in 2 days will be enough.
Here you can consult the detailed program.
Göreme National Park: World Heritage Site
The Unesco World Heritage label speaks for itself and is applied in Cappadocia to a vast territory of almost 10,000 hectares. almost 10,000 hectaresThe Göreme National Park, a valley and its surrounding environment in which the forces of nature and human expertise have shaped a true work of art.
Nature has provided the fairy chimneys by differential erosion and subway galleries by seepage.
And humans have contributed with cave churches and other troglodytic spaces that defy the laws of gravity.
Walking around here and entering its caves and nooks and crannies is an experience in itself.
But there is also the possibility of contemplating it all from the sky thanks to one of the most marvelous spectacles that a traveler can enjoy: a hot air balloon ride. balloon ride. This optional activityThis optional activity allows you to fly over this national park and live with dozens and dozens of other hot air balloons in the sky, which is an experience closer to magic than to reality.
This is this tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia in 2 days
With Istanbul as a simple point of departure and arrival, this 5-day tour of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia includes two nights in Kusadasi and two nights in Cappadocia, as well as three domestic flights to and from Istanbul. three domestic flights to optimize travel times:
- Day 1: Istanbul Airport – Izmir Airport – Ephesus – Kusadasi
- Day 2: Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Kusadasi
- Day 3: Kusadasi – Izmir Airport – Kayseri Airport – Cappadocia
- Day 4: North Cappadocia
- Day 5: South Cappadocia – Istanbul Airport – Istanbul
Day 1: Istanbul - Istanbul Airport - Kayseri Airport - Cappadocia
The meeting point of the first day can be your hotel in Istanbul or any other indicated place, and from there we will make the transfer to the airport in Istanbul. transfer to Istanbul airport that corresponds.
It will be in private vehicle with driver, with enough time to board the flight to Izmir.
From the airport of that city (Adnan Menderes), we will travel by road to EphesusThe two places are barely 60 km apart.
At the archaeological site of Ephesus, our official guide will explain in detail the history and peculiarities of this great Greco-Roman city, of which there are still spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, the theater, the Odeon or the Gate of Hercules..
No es casualidad, por tanto, que esté declarada Patrimonio Mundial por la Unesco.
On this first day, we will also visit two places of enormous religious symbolism.
One, for Christians all over the world, is the House of the Virgin Marywhere it is believed that the mother of Jesus had her abode some time after the death of her son.
And the other, for the ancient Greeks: the Temple of Artemis.
Si bien apenas quedan vestigios de aquel gran templo, merece la pena conocerlo por haber sido una de las Siete Maravillas del Mundo Antiguo.
In between so much sightseeing, we will find the right time and place to have lunch at a local restaurant.
And at the end of the day, we will move on to the nearby coastal town of Kusadasialways lively thanks to the cruise ships that dock here.
- Meeting at hotel or other location for private transfer to Istanbul airport.
- Flight Istanbul – Izmir Adnan Menderes
- Private transfer from Izmir Airport to Ephesus
- Visit of Ephesus and its surroundings:
- Archaeological site
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Private transfer to Kusadasi
- Overnight in hotel in Kusadasi
Day 2: Cappadocia - Kayseri airport - Istanbul airport - Istanbul
After yesterday’s day, aimed at getting acquainted and settled in Cappadocia, this second day concentrates the main attractions of this two-day excursion.
The first of these attractions may be the balloon ride, which is optional.
De hacerse, se precisaría una recogida muy temprana en el hotel, en torno a la 4.00 de la mañana, para poner rumbo al punto de despegue y disfrutar así de las luces del amanecer mientras se realiza el vuelo.
This activity is subject to the weather forecast.
In any case, whether it takes place or not, the program is the same for all starting at approximately 9.00 am.
Both for those who fly and those who prefer to stay at the hotel for breakfast, the road map is very complete, reaching the most emblematic places of the Göreme National Park.
For example, the Devrent Valleybetter known as the Valley of the Imagination, for the whimsical rocky shapes that compose it and that awaken the imagination of anyone.
Or the Pasabag ValleyAlso known as the Monks’ Monastery, where we will have our first contact with the atmosphere of recollection that attracted many anchorites centuries ago.
The same is true of the Zelve Valleywhere the troglodytic habitats are among the most evocative.
On the other hand, on this 2-day trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia there is also time for handicrafts and shopping.
At Avanos We will discover why its red pottery is so appreciated throughout the country.
And in a small carpet workshop we will learn how the prestigious kilims, authentic works of textile art, are made.
In addition, on this day there will be a lunch in a local restaurant, which will allow us to taste typical dishes and products of the area.
At the end of the day, we will transfer private vehicle from Göreme National Park to Kayseri Airport. Kayseri Airportwhere you will take your flight back to Istanbul.
But our services do not end there, they also include pick-up and drop-off at the airport. transfer back to your hotel in Istanbulwhere you can continue your vacation, go on new excursions or return home.
- Optional: Balloon ride at sunrise
- Breakfast at hotel in Cappadocia
- Beginning of the route by road, visiting:
- Valley of the Imagination or Devrent Valley
- Valley of the Monks or of Pasabag
- Zelve Valley
- Ceramics (Avanos) and textile handicraft workshops
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Transfer to Kayseri Airport
- Cappadocia – Istanbul flight
- Pick up at Istanbul Airport
- Transfer to the hotel
- End of our services
Services included in this tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia in 2 days
In spite of being a two-day excursion, the services included in it are extensive enough to configure a rounded package.
They are the following:
- Air tickets Istanbul – Kayseri and Kayseri – Istanbul, with 15 kg baggage allowance per person on each flight, as well as one 8 kg carry-on bag.
- Transfers in private vehicle with chauffeur, to and from the airports and hotels of the program.
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Cappadocia, breakfast only and in the selected category.
- Road route in private vehicle with driver (2nd day)
- Vehicle fares and costs, such as gasoline, parking and tolls
- Tours with an official guide in the chosen language
- Tickets for the program’s visitable sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cappadocia
- 24-hour assistance service in Spanish
- Fees and taxes
Services not included
The following services are not included in the package of this excursion, so the traveler is free to decide on them:
- Balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Beverages
- Dinners
- Tips and personal expenses
