3-Day Cappadocia Tour with Airport Transfers (No Hotel Stay)

Small-group tour English-speaking guide Daily departures Hotel pickup included Best-price guarantee

Overview

Discover the highlights of Cappadocia on this 3-day tour with roundtrip transfers from Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport. Enjoy two full-day guided tours covering the region’s stunning valleys, fairy chimneys, and underground cities. Hotel accommodation is not included—giving you the freedom to stay wherever you prefer. With optional activities like hot air balloon rides or cultural shows, this tour offers flexibility without missing the essentials. Book now for a flexible and unforgettable Cappadocia experience!

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival 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

Day 2Explore 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

Day 3Discover 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

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What's included

  • 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

What's 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)

Good to know

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.

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