2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airports
Overview
Follow a 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport through the region’s valleys, villages and historic sites, with airport pickup and a return transfer at the end. Day one covers Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos pottery traditions, the Zelve Open Air Museum and views around Uchisar Castle.
On day two, walk through Rose Valley, visit Cavusin Village and Pigeon Valley, then explore either Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City. An English-speaking guide, itinerary entrance fees, breakfast and two lunches are included. Arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport is ideally between 7:00 and 9:00 am to join the first day’s tour.
Highlights
- Start with Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport pickup
- Explore Devrent and Pasabag valleys
- Visit Avanos and Zelve Open Air Museum
- Photograph the landscape around Uchisar Castle
- Hike through Rose Valley and Cavusin
- Explore Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City
Itinerary
Day 1North Cappadocia Tour
(Arrival in Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport should be before 08:30 AM to join this tour). Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Cappadocia, where your full-day North Cappadocia Tour will begin.
Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), home to stunning mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After exploring these natural wonders, you will head to Avanos, a town renowned for its traditional pottery making.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, where you will explore ancient rock-cut churches and caves, providing a glimpse into the monastic history of the region. Towards the end of the day, you will stop at Uchisar Castle for panoramic photos. While entry into the castle itself is not permitted, the surrounding area offers beautiful views of the landscape.
After the tour, at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore 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 attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show. Please note that all activities are available at an additional cost, and you can join only one due to time constraints.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): Lunch
Day 2South Cappadocia Tour - End of Services
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an extra cost.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. At around 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day South Cappadocia Tour. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s itinerary before starting with a visit to the Red Valley, where you will explore its famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the scenic Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, known for its ancient houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After exploring this historical village, you will take a break for lunch around noon.
After lunch, the tour will continue with a visit to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), famous for its pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, you will visit either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge during periods of persecution.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport or local bus station by 6:00 pm. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
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Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel
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Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- Pick up from Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and drop off at the end of the tour to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- Domestic flight tickets.
- Tips to staff, items of a personal nature.
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
- Hot-air balloon flight.
- Any optional tours.
- Travel insurance.
Good to know
- Pick up from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport depends on your flight schedule however ideally should be from 7:00 - 9:00 am.
- 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.
WHEN TO BOOK?
- Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
- You can book up to 2 days before (Istanbul local time) if there are still places available. If less than 2 days before start of your requested tour date, please contact us by email or phone as it would be a last-minute booking that will need to be checked for availability before your tour reservation is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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We would like to thank and compliment you on the wonderful 2 days trip we had in Cappadocia recently. The tour was extremely well organised, with guides who were very flexible, informative and punctual.
Excellent tour & guide. Would recommend as a perfect way to see all the highlights of Cappadocia.
Excellent tour guide and tour. A must-do for anyone visiting Cappadocia for the first time.