Cappadocia, Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Tour: 4 Days with Flights
Overview
Cappadocia, Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Tour: 4 Days with Flights
This four-day tour links Cappadocia with the ancient sites of south-eastern Turkey. You begin among the fairy chimneys and valleys of Cappadocia, watch the sun set over the huge statues of Mount Nemrut, and finish at Göbeklitepe, a place often called the zero point of history.
Two days in Cappadocia take in Zelve, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, Avanos, Love Valley, the Kaymakli Underground City and the Rose and Red Valleys, with an optional sunrise balloon flight. On day three you drive to Adıyaman and climb Mount Nemrut for sunset. On day four you visit Göbekli Tepe before flying from Şanlıurfa back to Istanbul.
Hotels with breakfast, a professional guide, round-trip airport transfers and domestic flights are included. International flights to Istanbul are not.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Flight to Cappadocia & Valleys Tour
Your flight to Cappadocia leaves at 9:20 AM, so we pick you up from your hotel very early. If you prefer, you can meet our guide at the airport instead. After a short drive from Nevsehir the Cappadocia tour begins.
Today you will see:
- Goreme Esentepe panoramic viewpoint – the day opens at Esentepe, a lookout between Uçhisar and Göreme with wide views over the fairy chimneys, the Cappadocian landscape and the town of Esentepe.
- Zelve Open-Air Museum – once a centre of monastic life and Christian learning, Zelve is full of old monasteries, churches and chapels whose frescoes have survived in good condition.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley) – Paşabağ is known for its three-headed fairy chimneys. It is also called "Pasha's Vineyard", and its rock shapes are among the most striking in the region.
- Devrent Valley – a short drive away, this valley looks almost like the surface of the moon. Its small, pointed chimneys invite you to spot shapes of animals and mythical creatures.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop – Avanos has made pottery since 3000 BC, and local craftsmen still turn clay from the Red River into ceramics. You watch them at work in a traditional workshop.
- Love Valley – the last stop. Millions of years of erosion have carved rock towers here up to 40 metres tall, along with cones, pinnacles and fairy chimneys. It is a favourite with photographers and one of the strangest landscapes in Cappadocia.
You return to your cave hotel for the night. Breakfast is included.
Day 2 – Hot Air Balloon (Optional) & Cappadocia Tour
- 05:00 AM – optional sunrise balloon flight over the rock formations and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
- 07:00 AM – a champagne toast after landing, then a transfer back to your hotel.
- 09:30 AM – pick-up for a guided tour of some of Cappadocia's lesser-known treasures.
- 09:45 AM – Goreme Panorama. Look out over the Goreme Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take some photos to remember.
- 11:00 AM – Kaymakli Underground City. Explore its maze of tunnels and hear its long story.
- 12:30 PM – lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
- 02:00 PM – Rose & Red Valleys. Walk among fairy chimneys and green, lush plant life.
- 03:30 PM – Uchisar Castle (optional). Climb up for wide views over the landscapes of Cappadocia.
- 04:30 PM – Pigeon Valley. The tour ends here, among dovecotes carved into the cliffs.
- 05:30 PM – return to your hotel.
Day 3 – Drive to Adıyaman & Sunset on Mount Nemrut
- 07:00 AM – leave Cappadocia for the Nemrut Mountain region in a private vehicle or with a guided transfer. You can stop for breakfast on the way if you wish.
- 12:00 PM – optional stop in Kahramanmaraş to try the city's famous ice cream and stretch your legs.
- 02:30 PM – arrive in the Adıyaman area, the gateway to Mount Nemrut. Have lunch at a local restaurant and freshen up before the mountain.
- 04:00 PM – drive on to Nemrut National Park, passing scenic countryside and historical sites.
- 05:30 PM – reach the foot of Mount Nemrut and head for the summit, on foot or by shuttle if one is running.
- 06:30 PM – explore the summit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look at the ancient statues and hear the story of the Commagene Kingdom.
- 07:00 PM – watch the sun go down as golden light falls on the statues and the wide landscape below.
- 08:30 PM – walk back down the mountain and drive to the centre of Adıyaman.
- 09:30 PM – check in at your hotel in Adıyaman and rest after a long day.
Day 4 – Göbekli Tepe & Flight to Istanbul
- 09:00 AM – a private transfer takes you from Adıyaman to Göbekli Tepe, often called the zero point of history.
- 10:30 AM – explore the site, thought to be the oldest known temple complex in the world. Its carved stones are more than 12,000 years old.
- 12:00 PM – after the visit, drive back to Şanlıurfa for your flight to Istanbul.
- 01:00 PM – reach Şanlıurfa and continue to Şanlıurfa Airport.
- 03:00 PM – fly from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul and relax on the way.
- 04:30 PM – land in Istanbul and check in at your hotel or carry on with your own travel plans.
Our representative then takes you to the airport for your flight home, or to your hotel if you are staying on. This marks the end of our services.
Extra nights can be added if you would like to stay longer.
Important Notes
Optional extras
- Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia (Goreme): $310
- Add one more day to the tour: $115
- Optional Istanbul tour (Tour 1): $30
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Accommodations with breakfast
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Round-trip airport transfers
- ✓Domestic Flight Fares in the itinerary
- ✕International flights to Istanbul
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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.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Route | Istanbul - Cappadocia - Adıyaman (Mount Nemrut) - Göbekli Tepe - Şanlıurfa - Istanbul |
| Style | Group tour |
| Start / end | Early hotel pick-up for the 9:20 flight on Day 1 / landing in Istanbul at about 16:30 on Day 4 |
| Included | 3 nights with breakfast (2 in a Cappadocia cave hotel, 1 in Adıyaman), professional guide, round-trip airport transfers, domestic flights |
| Extra | Hot air balloon ($310), lunches, one extra tour day ($115), optional Istanbul tour ($30), international flights |
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).
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