Day 1: Arrival in Kayseri or Nevşehir – Airport Transfer & Free Day
Arrive at Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) or Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) at any time. Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you at the exit of the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. You will be transferred in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the surrounding area at your leisure.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): No
- Accommodation: This tour does not include any hotel stay. Travelers are expected to arrange their own accommodation.
Day 2: Explore North Cappadocia – Valleys & Fairy Chimneys
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).
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. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore Cappadocia at your own pace.
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.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): Lunch
- Accommodation: This tour does not include any hotel stay. Travelers are expected to arrange their own accommodation.
Day 3: Discover South Cappadocia – Underground Cities & Valleys
Please ensure you check out from your hotel before the tour begins. 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 starts.
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.
The tour ends around 3:30 PM. You will then be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport, or to the local bus station, depending on your onward travel plans. Transfers will be completed by approximately 5:00 PM. End of Our Services and Tours.
- Included Meal(s): Lunch
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up and drop-off from/to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevşehir Airport (NAV)
- Licensed English-speaking guide during the tours
- 2 lunches
- All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Hotel accommodation
- Domestic flight tickets
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride (optional, available at an additional cost)
- Other optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost)
- Services not specified in the itinerary
- Breakfasts, dinners, and drinks
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
IMPORTANT INFO:
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
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