Two-Day Trip to Cappadocia

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the fairy-tale land of Cappadocia — a place where rocks turn into palaces and the sky fills with hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons every morning.

Day 1 Program:

• Departure from the hotel
• Meeting with the guide in the Manavgat region
• Breakfast stop in the Lycian Taurus Mountains at an altitude of 1825 m (breakfast is not included)
• Passing through the cities of Konya, Aksaray, Nevşehir
• Visit to the caravanserai in the ancient Christian city of Saratlı
• Photo stop with a view of Mount Hasan volcano (3268 m)
• Visit to the ancient underground city of Kaya, the Byzantine fortress of the 13th century, the only church (Hagios Georgios), the mosque of Ibrahim Pasha, the ancient Roman city, the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Roman bath
• Lunch in ancient Ortahisar with a view of Mount Erciyes volcano
• Testi kebab or buffet lunch at Han Restaurant in Avanos (lunch and drinks are paid separately)
• Ancient city of Ortahisar (Middle Fortress), Lavender panorama
• Devrent Valley: scenic stop with a view over the valley
• Imagination Valley: walking tour for photos
• Visit to the “Hittite” pottery workshop
• Visit to the rock city of Çavuşin + Church of John the Baptist
• Panoramic stop in Love Valley
• Ancient town of Göreme and the Hidden Garden
• Sunset in Red Valley National Park (optional, extra charge)
• Hotel check-in
• Dinner at the hotel (buffet), drinks for an extra fee

Day 2 Program:

• Hot-air balloon flight (extra charge)
• Sunrise in Cappadocia with a view of the balloons (extra charge)
• Jeep photoshoot with a view of the balloons (extra charge)
• Breakfast at the hotel (buffet)
• Stop at the longest river — “Red River” (Kızılırmak)
• Visit to the Anatolian Stone Center “Sayan”
• Visit to the highest viewpoint in Cappadocia — the Third Fortress (1300 m)
• Panoramic stop in Pigeon Valley
• Fashion show
• Lunch in Konya (extra charge)
• Return to hotels

Day 1 Description:

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel. As you travel through the majestic Taurus Mountains, you will enjoy panoramic views and the scent of fresh mountain air. After breakfast, the journey continues toward the ancient cities of Konya, Aksaray, and Nevşehir. On the way, you will visit the caravanserai in Saratlı — a unique stopover for travelers of the ancient Silk Road. You will enjoy a photo stop at the foot of Mount Hasan (3268 m), explore the underground city of Kaya, and discover the Byzantine fortress, the historic Church of St. George, and the Roman bath.

During lunch in Avanos, you can try the famous testi kebab or choose buffet dishes (optional). Next, you will visit Devrent Valley, Imagination Valley, the “Hittite” pottery workshop, and the ancient town of Çavuşin with the Church of John the Baptist. The day ends with panoramic views of Love Valley and a magical sunset in Red Valley — one of the most enchanting places in Turkey. In the evening, you will check in to a cozy hotel and enjoy a buffet dinner.

Day 2 Description:

Sunrise in Cappadocia is a moment you’ll never forget. If you wish, you can take a hot-air balloon flight and admire the region from above. After breakfast, enjoy a photoshoot with hot-air balloons in the background and a walk along Turkey’s longest river — the Kızılırmak. Later, you will visit the Anatolian Stone Center “Sayan,” the viewpoint at the Third Fortress (1300 m), and the picturesque Pigeon Valley. The tour concludes with a fashion show, lunch in Konya, and return to the hotel with unforgettable impressions.

Useful Information:

Bring comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For cool mornings — a sweater or light jacket. Don’t forget your camera, some cash, and your passport (or a copy).
Return time may vary depending on traffic!

Hotels for accommodation:
Avanos Duru Hotel, Kapadokya Palace Ürgüp
Cave hotels:
Dedeli Konak Cave Ürgüp, Arte Cave Ürgüp, House of Capadocia Cave