Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul by Bus

Turkey Cappadocia Tours

Experience the natural beauty of Cappadocia on a 2 day budget tour,with overnight round trip transfers from Istanbul.Explore the tufa landscape and rovk cut settlements of both north and south Cappadocia,and stay overnight in a Cave Hotel.

Tour Highlights

marvel at the twested tufa landscape of North and South Cappadocia.
Discover the abandoned rock houses of Cavusin Village.
Explore the Rock-cut churches of the Red Valley.
Hike through the beautiful Gulludere Valley.

Learn about the secret settlements of the early Christinas.
See the famous dovecotes of Pigeon Valley.
View the natural rock castles of Ortahisar and Uchisar.
Visit the underground city of Kaymakli.

Itinerary

Day1 - Overnight Bus To Cappadocia

Transfer to Istanbul main bus station late in the evening to take the overnight 20:30 coach deperture to Cappadocia.Relax on the 11 hour jorney,with 3 rest breaks for your personal needs. Please note that for this part of the tour,you will be unaccompanied.

Day2 - North Cappadocia Tour (B,L)

Upoon arrival at Goreme bus station,transfer to your Cappadocia hotel for breakfast and to freshen up by 09:30.Then,drive to the Devrent Valley to see the unique "fairy chimneys" of twisted tufa rock.Marvel at the uninhabited,lunar landscape going to Pasabag Monk's Valley for a closer look at the mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Continue to the city of Avanos on the banks of the Kizilirmak(Red River)for lunch.Next,explore the rock cut churches of the open air museum of Goreme,and learn more about the early Christian settlements.See the natural rock castles of Uchisar, before driving bac to tour hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day3 - South Cappadocia Tour (B,L)

Enjoy breakfast at your cave hotel.Then take a full day tour of South Cappadocia,starting with the Red Valley with its famaus rock cut churches.Hike throught the beautiful Gulludere(Rose Valley) before going to the village of Cavusin,famous and churches of the Christian clergymen.After lunch, drive to Pigeon Valley,named for its hundreds of dovecotes.Visit Kaymakli Underground City to see where the early Christian lived.Then,transfer back to your hotel,passing the natural castles at Ortahisar along the way.Transfer to the bus station at approximately 20:30 to catch the overnight coach back to Istanbul.There will be 3 rest breaks on the approximate 11 hour journey for your comfort

Day4 - Arrival İn Istanbul

The bus is scheduled to arrive at İstanbul main bus station between 07:30 and 09:30,depending on traffic conditions.This is where the tour services and.You can take the free shuttle bus to Aksaray or Taksim, provided by tle local bus company,or take the city center on your own.

Inclusions

All transfer as per the itinerary
Overnight intercity coach and local bus tickets
1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel(including breakfast).
English speaking guide during the tours.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary:(B=breakfast,L=(Lunch).
Entrance fees as per the itinerary.
Parking,gas,highway and bridge fees.
Local taxes and service charges.

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Drinks with meals(expect drinks served with breakfast)
Tips

Important Info

6 - 12 year old children must be accompanied by an adult
The temperature in early morning Cappadocia is generally cold and chilly. You should wear warm clothes.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic and weather conditions.
Cappadocia is a region in Turkey. There is no visa requirement as long as you have a visa for Turkey.
Check the weather in the Cappadocia region of Turkey before coming and dress appropriately. We recommend that you wear sports/casual clothes and shoes.
You can expect to receive confirmation at the time of booking.
Payment in cash can be taken when the minivan picks you up if you have not prepaid.