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

Cappadocia Airport Transfer - Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will be waiting at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with the guest’s name. Guests will then be transported to their hotel in Cappadocia, which is about an hour away. The Cappadocia district 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 the appropriate option is booked. Guests can select the “from-to Cappadocia Airports” option for these services.

Cappadocia - Hotels in the Cappadocia district also offer pick-up and drop-off services for this tour. Guests can choose the “from-to Cappadocia Hotels” option for these services.

CAPPADOCIA TOURS - The tour guide will collect guests from their hotel to begin a carefully curated day trip to Cappadocia’s must-see attractions. Many tours only offer panoramic views of some valleys and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia due to entrance fees, limiting the full experience of the region’s history and geography. Based on extensive feedback, this itinerary was created for those interested in the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Cappadocia. These semi-private daily tours, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group, provide 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 includes visits to 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) - Camel Ride (Included) - Transfer to Cappadocia Airport (Optional)

Cappadocia Balloon Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Prepare for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! Guests will be picked up from their hotel and transferred to the balloon site, where they can watch the balloon being prepared for flight. The flight occurs at sunrise, with the pilot ascending to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. From this height, guests can marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below. During certain segments of the flight, pilots can fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, providing perfect photo opportunities. The total activity duration is approximately 3 hours, with the flight lasting about 60 minutes. A champagne celebration follows the ride, after which guests are transferred back to their hotel in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Camel Tour - Camel Ride (INCLUDED): After being picked up from their hotel, guests will meet their guides for a safety briefing. They will get acquainted with their new camel companions before embarking on their adventure. As they ride through the breathtaking Red and Rose Valleys, they can take in the incredible landscapes of Cappadocia. Standard Ride Route: Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, Meskenler Valley. **Please note, if weather conditions are unfavorable on your experience day, the route may be adjusted to an alternative one.

Cappadocia - At the end of the ride, guests will be transferred back to their hotel in Cappadocia. If they booked the “from-to Cappadocia Airports” option, another car will pick them up from their hotel for the airport transfer. This airport transfer takes approximately 60 minutes.

• Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off services in Cappadocia
• Airport Pick-up & Drop-off services in Cappadocia (Valid for option of ‘from Cappadocia Airports’)
• Camel Ride
• Lunch
• Hot Air Balloon Ride
• Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional tour guide licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Semi-Private day trip (Max 10 guests guarantee for each guided tour)

• Dinner, Drinks
• Accommodation

• 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” : The guided daily tour on first day 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 18.
• 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.

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