Pick-up from Cappadocia Airport or Hotels - Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia Airport Transfer - Upon arriving at Cappadocia Airport, your driver will be ready to greet you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. You will then be driven to your hotel in Cappadocia, which is about an hour away. The Cappadocia region has two airports: Kayseri Erkilet (ASR) Airport and Nevsehir Kapadokya (NAV) Airport. Both airports offer pick-up and drop-off services for this tour if you select the appropriate option. You can choose the “from-to Cappadocia Airports” option for these services.

Cappadocia - Additionally, hotels in the Cappadocia area offer pick-up and drop-off services for this tour. You can select the “from-to Cappadocia Hotels” option for these services.

CAPPADOCIA TOURS - Your tour guide will collect you from your hotel to begin this carefully curated day trip to Cappadocia’s must-see sites. Many tours only provide panoramic views of some valleys and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia due to entrance fees. This means you might not fully experience the history and geography of Cappadocia. After receiving extensive feedback from our guests, we designed this itinerary for those interested in the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Cappadocia. Our semi-private daily tours, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group, offer an in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient sites and stunning landscapes.

Goreme National Park - In a breathtaking landscape shaped by erosion, Göreme National Park features rock-carved sanctuaries that display remarkable examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic period. This tour will guide you through the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park’s most iconic landmarks.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.

TokalI Church - The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.

Ortahisar - Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Today’s lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you’ll have the opportunity to try “Testi Kebab,” a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)

Devrent Valley - This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a camel.

Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your own booked hotel in Cappadocia.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included) - Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour - Transfer to Cappadocia Airport (Optional)

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Prepare for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the balloon site where you can watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will take place at sunrise, with your pilot ascending to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. From this height, you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below. During certain segments of the flight, our pilots can also fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, allowing for perfect photo opportunities. The total activity lasts approximately 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting about 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at the end of the ride. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Keslik Monastery - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin this carefully planned day trip to the key attractions of Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is an extensive cave monastery complex, home to two churches, a grand refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. Set amidst a serene garden landscape, it is the largest monastery in Cappadocia. Over its 2,000-year history, the site has undergone various transformations: originally a burial ground during pre-Christian Roman times, later a thriving communal monastery in the Byzantine era, and now a notable tourist destination in modern Turkey.

Sobesos Ancient City - Sobesos Ancient City was accidentally discovered in 2002 and offers a glimpse into Cappadocia’s rich history. Unearthed during a three-year archaeological excavation, the site revealed numerous intricate motifs intricately crafted on colored stones. Notably, the floor mosaics stand out with their captivating geometric patterns.

Uchisar - Uchisar is a town known for hosting some of the finest restaurants in Cappadocia. These establishments are quiet and offer an authentic, non-touristic dining experience. Today, you’ll enjoy lunch at one of these exceptional restaurants.

Pigeon Valley - Located in the town of Uchisar, this spot offers one of the best panoramic views of the region. It is also home to numerous pigeon houses built by the area’s ancient inhabitants. If you wish, you can also visit a renowned onyx stone factory in the region.

Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli, one of the largest underground cities in Cappadocia, spans 8 levels. However, like many other underground cities, not all of its floors are accessible to tourists. The first level was specifically designed for animals, allowing them to move freely. Corridors connect the churches and other living areas, separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City is home to remarkable sections such as storage rooms, kitchens, cemeteries, a communal area, and a copper workshop. It is believed that hidden underground tunnels remain within the city, still waiting to be fully explored.

Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia. If you booked the “from-to Cappadocia Airports” option, another car will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the airport. This airport transfer will take approximately 60 minutes.

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
• Airport Pick-up Service in Cappadocia (Available for option of ‘from Cappadocia Airports’)
• Lunch
• Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off Services in Cappadocia
• Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
• Outdoor Tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride
• Professional tour guide licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism

• Dinner, Drinks
• Accommodation

This deal bundle includes tours to the key sights in both North and South Cappadocia. It covers visits to well-known valleys such as Devrent and Pigeon Valley, the Goreme open-air gallery, Avanos, Uchisar, and the deepest submerged city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia. Furthermore, it offers the opportunity to appreciate the allure of lesser-visited locations in Cappadocia, including the stunning Ihlara valley and the Selime Monastery, which holds the title as Cappadocia’s largest monastery carved from rock, complete with a cathedral-sized place of worship.

• Not recommended for travelers who has claustrophobia
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Notices to guests who booked the option named “from-to Cappadocia Airports” : Today’s guided daily tour will be starting around 10.00am. Because of that, your arrival flight should be landing untill 08:15am on first day of this trip package. There will be approx one hour drive to your hotel / tour area after you met with the driver. Please share your arrival and departure flight details with the local tour operator as soon as you book your tickets to Cappadocia. This information is essential for arranging your airport pick-up and drop-off services.
• This tour is not valid for bookings to ages under 6.
• Hot Air Balloon Ride will be in “Standard Category”. This category ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
• SEMI-PRIVATE TOURS : The guided daily tours of this trip package, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group, provide an in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient sites and breathtaking landscapes.
• MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ! : Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. Your refund rate will be the difference between options of “Standard Package” and “Optimal Package” for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.