3-Day Cappadocia Tour from Izmir with Flights

Today, you will take a flight from Izmir to Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. The departure time may vary depending on flight availability and could be in the morning or afternoon.

Please note that transportation to Izmir Airport is not included, and you are expected to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your flight for check-in. Your flight tickets from Izmir to Kayseri or Nevsehir will be provided in advance.

Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, you will be met by a One Nation Travel representative and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the area on your own. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

For an unforgettable start to your day, you may opt for an early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, offering breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s surreal valleys (available at an additional cost).

After breakfast, around 09:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

The tour begins at Devrent Valley, known for its otherworldly rock formations and animal-shaped fairy chimneys. You’ll then visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), famous for its towering mushroom-shaped pinnacles.

Next, you’ll head to Avanos, a charming town by the Kızılırmak River renowned for its traditional pottery and ceramics. Here, you’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum, a fascinating site with ancient cave dwellings, chapels, and monastic ruins that offer a glimpse into early Christian life.

Before returning to your hotel, enjoy a photo stop near Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, where you can capture panoramic views of the surrounding landscape (castle interior is not accessible).

After the tour, at around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For extra activities, you can choose one from the following options: a traditional Turkish Night Show with Dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through the valleys, or a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show. Please note that all activities are available at an additional cost, and due to time constraints, you may choose only one.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel. At around 09:30 AM, you will be picked up and meet your tour guide to begin the full-day South Cappadocia Tour. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day's itinerary before the tour begins.

The day starts with a visit to the Red Valley, where you will explore its rock-cut churches and take a scenic 5 km hike through the adjoining Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi), known for its vibrant, rose-colored rock formations.

Next, continue to Çavuşin Village, a historical settlement featuring cave houses and churches once inhabited by early Christian clergy. Around midday, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit Pigeon Valley, named for its thousands of dovecotes carved into the cliffs. The final highlight of the tour is a visit to one of Cappadocia’s famous subterranean complexes — either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City — both used by early Christians as shelters during times of persecution.

After the tour, you will be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your late evening flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Arrival at Izmir Airport is expected between 10:00 PM and 12:00 AM. End of our services and tours.