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Cappadocia Icons – Private Tour from Istanbul & Cappadocia Hotels
Product code 236057P49
From
From EUR 159
Dates
Available from Dec 8, 2025
Start times
10:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 4:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-5, Adult ages 6-99
Options
from-to Cappadocia Hotels, from-to Istanbul Hotels
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Duration
7 hours to 15 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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From
From EUR 159
Cappadocia Icons – Private Tour from Istanbul & Cappadocia Hotels





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Duration
7 hours to 15 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
⭐ Enjoy a private, door-to-door experience with hotel pickup and drop-off from Istanbul or Cappadocia ⭐ Explore Cappadocia’s history, geology, and early Christian heritage with a professional licensed guide ⭐ Relax with included transfers, guiding, and a local lunch for a hassle-free day ⭐ Travelers departing from Istanbul benefit from round-trip domestic flights included Experience Cappadocia on a private full-day tour designed for first-time visitors and culture lovers. Flexible hotel pickup from either Istanbul or Cappadocia ensures an easy and well-organized journey. Discover the region’s top sights, including the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Tokalı Church, Avanos, Ortahisar, Uçhisar Castle, Devrent Valley, and the famous Fairy Chimneys, all brought to life by your expert guide. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. For guests starting in Istanbul, round-trip flights provide a smooth and time-efficient travel experience.
Overview
⭐ Enjoy a private, door-to-door experience with hotel pickup and drop-off from Istanbul or Cappadocia ⭐ Explore Cappadocia’s history, geology, and early Christian heritage with a professional licensed guide ⭐ Relax with included transfers, guiding, and a local lunch for a hassle-free day ⭐ Travelers departing from Istanbul benefit from round-trip domestic flights included Experience Cappadocia on a private full-day tour designed for first-time visitors and culture lovers. Flexible hotel pickup from either Istanbul or Cappadocia ensures an easy and well-organized journey. Discover the region’s top sights, including the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Tokalı Church, Avanos, Ortahisar, Uçhisar Castle, Devrent Valley, and the famous Fairy Chimneys, all brought to life by your expert guide. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. For guests starting in Istanbul, round-trip flights provide a smooth and time-efficient travel experience.
What's Included
Included
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Istanbul - Cappadocia round-trip flight tickets (valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)
The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Pick-up and drop-off services for airports or hotels in Istanbul, Cappadocia
Not included
Drinks
Goreme-Open Air Museum
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours
Stop 1
DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival Cappadocia, you will be met by your tour guide. The tour guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in airport, and holding a signboard written your name on it. And then driven to Cappadocia district for your private guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN CAPPADOCIA: Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and depar for your private guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Cappadocia Hotels' option.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
The Goreme Open-Air Museum features an extensive monastic complex carved directly into the soft volcanic rock, including ancient churches, kitchens, wineries, storerooms, and living spaces once inhabited by Anatolian Christians. With its unique architectural details and beautifully preserved frescoes, the site offers a vivid window into early Christian life in Cappadocia. Its cultural and historical significance has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Stop 5
20 minutes
Stop 5
The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
The entire town is dominated by the 90-metre-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the centre of the town, which is called Sivrikoya by the inhabitants. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture which is typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. You will see all these rock-cut architecture by panoramic visit.
Stop 7
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 7
Today’s lunch service will be in a local restaurant at the Avanos, and you will have chance for test the "Testi Kebab" which is a traditional kebab variety of the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (Also, vegetarian meals are available in same restaurant.) Avanos is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river. The old city of Avanos, whose name in ancient times was Venessa, overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery; it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used.
Stop 8
20 minutes
Stop 8
Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (There are no any visit to rock castle because of the walking difficulties and safety risks on there. You will have a stop for panoramic view to this rock castle.)
Stop 9
20 minutes
Stop 9
Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like Camel.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Stop 11
30 minutes
Stop 11
At the end of tour, we will drop back you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Stop 12
1 hour
Stop 12
At the end of tour, we will drop back you to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels'.
Stop 13
3 hours
Stop 13
Upon your arrival, the driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
Other
PRIVATE TOUR: Step into the magic of Cappadocia with a private tour designed just for you. Wander at your own pace, enjoy personal attention from your guide, and experience hidden gems that most visitors miss. Comfort, freedom, and unforgettable moments await—let your Cappadocia adventure begin!
Other
Booking Option of 'from–to Istanbul Hotels' : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
Other
Flight Tickets Between Istanbul and Cappadocia : Please note that these flight tickets are included only if you purchase the “from–to Istanbul Hotels” booking option. If you did not purchase this option, you are not entitled to flight tickets or airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Other
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Other
Infant meals not included.
Other
All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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