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2-Day Cappadocia Red & Yellow Tour from Istanbul by Plane

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Package prices

Per person, two sharing a room.

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Your route

1 stop · 1 night

  1. IstanbulStart
  2. Cappadocia1 night
  3. IstanbulEnd
  • Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
  • Full daysSightseeing from morning to late afternoon on most days; an early alarm is normal.
  • Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
  • Red and Yellow routesTwo days of guided sightseeing
  • 1 hotel nightCappadocia, with breakfast on day 2
  • Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
  • Guided in English, SpanishAlso in Italian on private tours.
  • Group tourA shared coach and guide on the sightseeing days

Overview

Spend your second day around Rose Valley and Cavusin. This Red and Yellow tour includes Istanbul flights and one night in Cappadocia. The longer valley walk is your choice. Show more overview

Fly in early on day 1 and begin with the Red Tour. Visit Pasabag's fairy chimneys, Zelve's cave homes and a pottery studio in Avanos. After the tour, settle into your cave or stone hotel. You have the evening free.

Day 2 brings the Yellow Tour's pink rock slopes, village views and underground rooms. The Rose Valley walk takes up to two hours. You can stay with the vehicle instead. Guides, entrance tickets, two lunches and hotel breakfast are included. Airport transfers connect both flights with your hotels and tours.

A balloon flight costs extra and can fit before the Yellow Tour. For a free day before sightseeing, choose the 3-day package with an arrival day. The 3-day Red, Yellow and Green tour also includes Ihlara Valley.

What makes this two-day route different?

  • The longer valley walk is optionalWalk Rose Valley for up to two hours, or stay with the vehicle.
  • See how people lived in the rockVisit Zelve's cave homes, Cavusin and rooms built below ground.
  • Two days with the travel arrangedReturn flights, hotel transfers and one night in Cappadocia are included.

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Itinerary

2 days · 1 night in 1 place

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  1. Day 1: Fly from Istanbul for the Cappadocia Red Tour

    Discover rock formations and village life in northern Cappadocia.Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 nightMeals: Lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 night
    • Meals: Lunch
    • Flights: Flight to Cappadocia
    • Transport: Airport, hotel and tour transfers
    • Guide: Red Tour guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. Early morning
      Pickup from your Istanbul hotel

      An arranged transfer takes you to the airport for your morning flight.

      Pickup time follows your booked flight.

    2. Morning
      Fly to Cappadocia

      Take the morning flight, then meet your driver for the transfer to the Red Tour.

      Flight times vary by season and availability.

    3. After landing
      Airport meeting and transfer to the Red Tour

      Meet your driver after landing for the included transfer to the Red Tour.

      Arrival time varies with the booked flight; your driver meets the actual arrival.

    4. 10:00–10:30
      Rock formations, village paths and pottery

      Tour the northern sights with your guide, with a restaurant stop between the visits.

      The Red Tour begins around 10:00–10:30, once your airport transfer joins the group.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Devrent Valley
      • Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
      • Goreme Panorama
      • Pottery in Avanos
      • Zelve Open Air Museum
      • Uchisar Castle Exterior
      About these 6 places
      Devrent Valley
      Spot the famous camel-shaped rock and other unusual formations across this open valley.
      Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
      Get close to Cappadocia’s broad-capped rock pillars, some with rooms carved inside.
      Goreme Panorama
      See how Goreme’s buildings sit among the valley’s pointed rocks at this panorama stop.
      Pottery in Avanos
      Visit a working pottery studio to see how local clay takes shape on the wheel.
      Zelve Open Air Museum
      Walk past cave homes and old places of worship in Zelve’s former village.
      Uchisar Castle Exterior
      Enjoy a ground-level view of the castle’s carved rock face and the town around it.
    5. 16:00–17:00
      Settle in for the night

      Your transfer drops you at your Cappadocia hotel. Check in, then choose where to spend your free evening.

      Approximate end of sightseeing.

    Next · Day 2Cappadocia Yellow Tour: Rose Valley & Cavusin
  2. Day 2: Cappadocia Yellow Tour: Rose Valley & Cavusin

    Explore underground rooms and valley scenery before your return flight.Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Flights: Flight to Istanbul
    • Transport: Tour, airport and hotel transfers
    • Guide: Yellow Tour guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 09:30
      Hotel pickup after breakfast

      Have breakfast, check out and bring your bags for pickup around 09:30.

      Approximate pickup time.

    2. 10:00–10:30
      Discover the Yellow route

      Visit Rose Valley, Cavusin and an underground city with your guide, with lunch between the stops.

      Approximate sightseeing start after the hotel pickup route.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Rose Valley
      • Underground City
      • Pigeon Valley Viewpoint
      • Optional Rose Valley walk
      • Cavusin Village
      About these 5 places
      Rose Valley
      See pink-toned slopes and rock-cut openings in the valley locally known as Gulludere.
      Underground City
      Follow your guide through underground rooms and narrow passages; you can wait outside if you prefer.
      Pigeon Valley Viewpoint
      Look across the cliffs for rows of small pigeon houses carved into the stone.
      Optional Rose Valley walk
      Follow Rose Valley’s paths for up to two hours, or remain with the vehicle if you prefer less walking.
      Cavusin Village
      View the old cave houses clustered in the hillside above the village.
    3. 17:00
      Leave for the airport

      We arrange the transfer after your tour to fit the evening flight.

      Airport pickup follows sightseeing and is arranged for your booked flight.

    4. Evening
      Fly back to Istanbul

      Board your included evening flight to Istanbul.

      Flight times vary; your return may use a different airport in Istanbul.

    5. After your return flight
      Arrival meeting and final hotel transfer

      Meet your driver at arrivals and travel to your Istanbul hotel, where the package ends.

      Meet your driver after baggage collection; hotel arrival depends on the flight and traffic.

    Optional at sunrise

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Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.

What's included

Included in your package4

  • Travel
    • Round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia
    • 15 kg checked luggage and 8 kg cabin luggage per person
    • Airport and hotel transfers at both ends of the trip
    • Transport between sightseeing stops
  • Stay and meals
    • One night in a cave or stone hotel in your chosen class
    • Breakfast at the hotel on day 2
    • Lunch on both tour days
  • Sightseeing
    • Red Tour on day 1 and Yellow Tour on day 2
    • Licensed guides and entrance tickets for the listed visits
  • Local taxes and service fees

Not included3

  • Balloon flights and other optional activities
  • Breakfast on day 1, dinners and drinks
  • Personal purchases and expenses

Hotel classes

Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.

  • Heaven Cave Hotel
    One of 5 hotels in this class
    Heaven Cave Hotel1 / 5

    Standard Class

    Budget

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    €361€325per person
    Double or twin room
    €325
    Single room
    €415
    Triple room
    €301

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Authentic cave hotel stay at Assiana Cave House in Cappadocia
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Assiana Cave House1 / 6

    Middle Class

    Comfort

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    €423€381per person
    Double or twin room
    €381
    Single room
    €537
    Triple room
    €352

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Hera Cave Suites
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Hera Cave Suites1 / 6

    High Class

    Luxury

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    €507€456per person
    Double or twin room
    €456
    Single room
    €689
    Triple room
    €399

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

Compare packages

Choose your second-day scenery, or keep Red and Yellow with the balloon flight included.

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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages Each option includes return Istanbul flights, airport transfers, one hotel night, breakfast and two lunches.
ComparisonThis tour2-Day Cappadocia Red & Yellow Tour from Istanbul by PlaneRose Valley and Cavusin, with an optional walk.2-Day Cappadocia Red & Green Tour from Istanbul by PlaneChoose Ihlara Valley for your second day.2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Hot Air Balloon & FlightsKeep both routes and include the balloon flight.
Sightseeing routesRed + YellowRed + GreenRed + Yellow
Valley sceneryRose ValleyIhlara ValleyRose Valley
Underground visit (the same in every package)IncludedIncludedIncluded
Sunrise balloon flightOptional extraOptional extraIncluded, weather permitting
Hotel nights (the same in every package)111
From price€325€361per person€352€391per person€532€591per person
View tour: 2-Day Cappadocia Red & Green Tour from Istanbul by PlaneView tour: 2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

Rows set in grey are the same in every package; the rows in black are what separates them.

Prefer to arrive before sightseeing?

3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Flexible Arrival

Arrive on day one, then take the Red and Yellow tours with two nights in Cappadocia.

Good to know

Useful details for planning your two days.

Please note

  • Plan for an early first morning; your confirmed flight determines hotel pickup.
  • Flight and transfer times depend on your booked flights.
  • Uchisar Castle is viewed from outside.

What to bring

  • Walking shoes with good grip
  • A sun hat and sunscreen
  • A light morning layer
  • Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)

Cancellation

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.

  • More than 90 days75% back
  • 61 to 90 days70% back
  • 31 to 60 days60% back
  • 16 to 30 days30% back
  • 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund

Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.

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Questions travellers ask

How is this different from the Red and Green tour?

Both packages include the Red Tour on day 1. This package follows the Yellow route on day 2, with Rose Valley, Cavusin and an underground city. The Red and Green package visits Ihlara Valley on its second day.

Is the Rose Valley walk required?

No. The walk through Rose Valley, also called Gulludere, takes up to two hours. You can stay with the vehicle instead.

Can I skip the underground passages?

Yes, you can wait outside if you prefer. Some passages are low and narrow.

Which meals are covered?

Lunch is included on both sightseeing days. Hotel breakfast is included before the Yellow Tour on day 2. Breakfast on day 1, dinners and drinks are separate.

How much luggage can I take?

Each flight includes 15 kg of checked luggage and 8 kg of cabin luggage per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Languages and tour types
Guide languageGroup tourPrivate tour
EnglishAvailableAvailable
SpanishAvailableAvailable
ItalianNot offeredAvailable

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