3 Day Cappadocia Tour Packages

Cappadocia Itineraries for 3 days

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• 3 Days in Cappadocia, incl. Göreme and Uchisar

  Three days of Cappadocian wonders cost approx. $170 per day. The route leads from Esentepe viewpoint to Uchisar Castle on day one, through Red Valley and underground cities on day two, ending at Cavusin village. Two nights at Gamirasu Hotel include breakfast and expert-guided tours.

  

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  • Day 1

    Northern Cappadocia

    Book a morning flight arriving before 8:30 AM at either Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (NAV) airport. The drive to Cappadocia takes about an hour. Start your adventure at Esentepe viewpoint before 10 AM when the morning light creates perfect photo conditions. Next up is Uchisar Castle, which offers the best views in Cappadocia. Make sure to wear shoes with good grip since the old stone steps can be tricky to navigate. Take a lunch break before visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum. The best time to go is between 2-4 PM when most tour groups have left. Don't skip the Dark Church. It costs an extra 25 TL but the well-preserved frescoes are worth every penny. Finish your day watching sunset at Pasabag (Monks Valley) and Devrent Valley. The fairy chimneys look incredible in the evening light. Pack a light jacket since temperatures drop after sunset, even during summer months.

    
  • Day 2

    Southern Cappadocia

    Visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley in the morning light when the rocks take on a beautiful glow. The trails between valleys are easy to follow, but bring plenty of water and sunscreen since you won't find much shade. Save the underground cities for afternoon when it's cooler. Just keep in mind the passages are quite narrow if you're not comfortable in small spaces. Head to Avanos after 3 PM to watch pottery demonstrations without the morning crowds.

    
  • Day 3

    Final Morning

    A hot air balloon ride costs around $175-200 per person. You'll need to wake up at 4:30 AM but seeing Cappadocia at sunrise from above is unforgettable. Book this for your first morning in case weather causes cancellations, especially in winter. If you skip the balloon ride, spend your last morning exploring Göreme's cave churches or shopping for ceramics in Avanos before heading to the airport.

    

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• 3 Days Best of Cappadocia Tour from/to Istanbul

  Goreme Open Air Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Rose Valley create the backbone of this three-day Cappadocian journey. Authentic cave hotels, return flights from Istanbul, and professional guides serve groups of up to 16.

  

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  • Istanbul Turkey

    351 mi

  • Cappadocia Turkey

    351 mi

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• All Tour in Cappadocia

  

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  • Goreme Turkey

    5 mi

  • Avanos Turkey

    6 mi

  • Urgup Turkey

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