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ENGLISH — CAPPADOCIA FROM ISTANBUL BY OVERNIGHT BUS

Explore Cappadocia’s cave heritage and extraordinary valleys on two guided sightseeing days. The package includes one hotel night and two overnight bus journeys between Istanbul and Cappadocia. English or Spanish guiding is available. Select the OUTBOUND BUS DEPARTURE DATE when booking: the programme begins in the evening, continues with two sightseeing days and finishes in Istanbul the following morning. Allow four calendar dates for the complete journey.

Day 1 — Overnight Bus from Istanbul

Make your own way to the Istanbul Esenler Bus Terminal for the included overnight intercity bus to Cappadocia. The journey takes approximately ten hours; evening departures are typically between 20:00 and 22:00, with the exact schedule supplied before travel. Select this outbound bus departure date when booking. Overnight on the bus.

Day 2 — North Cappadocia

Meet your driver at the exit of Göreme bus terminal and transfer to your guided tour. Begin with Göreme Panorama and the Göreme Open-Air Museum, then discover Ortahisar, Paşabağ’s mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and the imaginative rock formations of Devrent. Enjoy an included restaurant lunch, a walk by the Red River and a pottery demonstration in Avanos; a hands-on workshop is optional. Return via Love Valley to your hotel for free time and your one included hotel night in Cappadocia.

Day 3 — South Cappadocia & Return Bus

An optional sunrise balloon flight can be arranged at an extra charge, subject to weather and operating approval. After breakfast and checkout, meet your guide at the hotel between approximately 09:30 and 10:00. Discover Uçhisar Castle, hike around four kilometres through Red and Rose Valleys and explore Çavuşin’s cave residences. After an included restaurant lunch, visit Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley and the Three Beauties viewpoint. Transfer to the bus terminal, leave your luggage and enjoy free time before your included evening bus back to Istanbul. Overnight on the bus.

Day 4 — Morning Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at the Istanbul bus terminal in the morning, bringing your package to an end. Ask our team before travelling about the available onward shuttle options. Accommodation and further sightseeing in Istanbul are not included.

HOTELS & PRICES

Economical: Göreme House Hotel, or similar. Base EUR 385 per adult; high season EUR 423.50.

Comfort: Avilla Cave / Doors of Cappadocia, or similar. Base EUR 435 per adult; high season EUR 478.50.

One hotel night with breakfast. Prices are per person with two adults sharing a twin or queen room. The annual 10% increase applies from 1 March through 31 October.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

Minimum one adult aged 12+ per reservation. For 1 adult, the displayed price includes a single room and a 40% supplement. Infants under two are free without an extra bed; ages 2–5 receive 50% discount; ages 6–11 receive 25% discount. Book at least two days before the outbound bus departure. Automatic confirmation and full payment in one transaction. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15 guests. Optional balloon flights and pottery activities cost extra.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation must be requested in writing by email. More than 7 days before departure: full refund (no cancellation fee). 7 days or less, but more than 2 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund. 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee and no refund.