جولة كابادوكيا وجبل نمرود وغوبكلي تبي: 4 أيام مع تذاكر الطيران

Cappadocia, Mount Nemrut and Göbeklitepe in 4 days: the key facts

This 4-day, 3-night group tour links Cappadocia with two archaeological sites in south-eastern Turkey. You fly to Cappadocia on the morning of Day 1 and spend two days among its valleys, with two nights in a cave hotel. On Day 3 you drive to Adıyaman and watch the sunset from the summit of Mount Nemrut, and on Day 4 you visit Göbekli Tepe before a 15:00 flight from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul.

It suits travellers who are already in Istanbul, have seen the city, and want ancient history rather than beaches. Day 3 is a long road day that ends after dark, so it works best for people who are comfortable with early starts and some walking. The price is from $1,095 per person.

Where does the tour start, and do we need our own Istanbul hotel?

The Day 1 flight to Cappadocia leaves at 9:20, and the team collects you from your hotel very early, or you can meet the guide at the airport. The page does not name the departure airport, so ask which one before you choose where to stay. None of the three included nights is in Istanbul, so you need your own hotel for the night before Day 1 and for any nights after you land on Day 4. The page also lists an optional Istanbul tour for $30 without describing it; ask what it covers if you are interested. Our Istanbul guide helps with planning those extra days.

What do the two Cappadocia days cover?

Day 1 visits the Esentepe viewpoint, the Zelve Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ (Monks Valley), Devrent Valley, a pottery workshop in Avanos and Love Valley. Day 2 has a timed plan: pick-up at 09:30, Göreme Panorama, the Kaymaklı Underground City at 11:00, lunch at 12:30 (not included), the Rose and Red valleys at 14:00, Uçhisar Castle as an option at 15:30 and Pigeon Valley at 16:30, with the return to the hotel at about 17:30. Wear shoes with grip for the valley paths and the underground city steps.

Is the hot air balloon included?

No. The sunrise balloon flight is an optional extra at $310, offered at 05:00 on Day 2. On this route Day 2 is your only balloon morning, because you arrive on Day 1 and leave Cappadocia at 07:00 on Day 3. Balloons need permission to take off from Turkey's civil aviation authority, and wind can ground every flight for several days in a row, so treat it as a bonus rather than the reason for the trip. Our balloon price guide compares what different flights include.

How hard is the day on Mount Nemrut?

Day 3 is the longest day. You leave Cappadocia at 07:00, with an optional stop in Kahramanmaraş at around noon, and reach the Adıyaman area at about 14:30 for lunch. From 17:30 you go up to the summit on foot, or by shuttle if one is running, see the statues of the Commagene Kingdom and stay for the 19:00 sunset. You walk down at about 20:30 and check in to the Adıyaman hotel at about 21:30. Bring a warm layer and a torch for the walk down. Our page on Mount Nemrut explains the site.

When is the best time of year for this route?

Snow usually closes the upper road to Mount Nemrut in winter. Reports show the road reopening in early April after heavy snow, and most sources describe roughly May to October as the reliable period, with dates changing from year to year. If you plan to travel in spring or late autumn, ask us to check the road status before you pay. The Cappadocia days and Göbekli Tepe can be visited all year, but the Nemrut sunset is the centre of this tour.

Does Day 4 leave enough time at Göbekli Tepe?

The plan is a 09:00 transfer from Adıyaman, a visit at about 10:30, a drive to Şanlıurfa at 12:00, the airport by 13:00 and a 15:00 flight to Istanbul. Göbekli Tepe is described as the oldest known temple complex, with carved stones over 12,000 years old; see our Göbekli Tepe guide. The schedule is tight, and the flight time can change, so ask for the confirmed flight in writing before you book anything onward from Istanbul the same evening.

Which hotels and meals are included, and is it really a group tour?

Breakfast is included every day. The Cappadocia nights are in a cave hotel and the third night is in Adıyaman, but no hotel names or star ratings are given, so ask which hotels are planned for your dates. Day 2 lunch is marked not included, while the Day 3 lunch in Adıyaman has no status at all. The page also lists the tour as a group tour, yet describes a "private vehicle" on Day 3 and a "private transfer" on Day 4. Ask us to confirm the meals and the vehicle arrangement in writing.

Can we add a day or take a different version?

The page offers one extra tour day for $115 and says extra nights can be added, but gives no price per night, so ask for a quote. If you also want Konya, our Konya, Cappadocia, Nemrut and Göbeklitepe tour runs 4 days from $680 per person. With less time, the 2-day Mount Nemrut and Göbeklitepe tour starts from $1,050 per person. More routes are on our eastern Turkey page.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, and tell us where you are staying in Istanbul. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check the flights, the Nemrut road and the hotels, then send you the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).