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2-Day Cappadocia Tour: Northern & Southern Highlights
Explore the best of Cappadocia with this 2-day guided tour, featuring its most iconic landscapes, ancient sites, and unique cultural experiences.
Day 1: Northern Cappadocia Tour
- Göreme Open-Air Museum – A UNESCO-listed site with ancient rock-cut churches and frescoes.
- Uçhisar Castle – The highest point in Cappadocia, offering panoramic views.
- Paşabağ (Monks Valley) – Home to extraordinary fairy chimneys.
- Devrent Valley – Known as "Imagination Valley" for its unique rock formations.
- Avanos – A riverside town famous for its pottery traditions.
Day 2: Southern Cappadocia Tour
- Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City – A fascinating multi-level city used for refuge.
- Rose Valley – A stunning hiking spot with hidden cave churches.
- Pigeon Valley – Scenic views of pigeon-carved rock formations.
- Çavuşin Village – A historic settlement with ancient rock dwellings.
- Love Valley – Renowned for its naturally sculpted rock pillars.
This 2-day itinerary offers an immersive experience of Cappadocia’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural heritage—a must-visit destination in Turkey.
Itineraries
Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight & Full-Day Southern Cappadocia (Green Tour)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul at 5:00 AM and transferred to the airport for a 7:00 AM flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to our office in Göreme town, where your full-day Southern Cappadocia (Green Tour) will begin. This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
The day’s highlights include a visit to Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City, an ancient, multi-level refuge used for protection during invasions. You will hike through the beautiful Rose Valley, known for its colorful rock formations and hidden cave churches, and enjoy panoramic views in Pigeon Valley, where centuries-old pigeon houses dot the cliffs. The tour also explores Çavuşin Village, an old settlement with impressive rock-cut architecture, and Love Valley, famous for its otherworldly rock pillars.
After a full day of exploring the captivating sights of Southern Cappadocia, you will be transferred to your hotel in Göreme for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Optional Hot Air Balloon Experience, Northern Cappadocia Full-Day Tour, and Return Flight to Istanbul
If you choose the optional Hot Air Balloon Ride, you will be picked up from your hotel at 5:30 AM and transferred to the departure site for a breathtaking one-hour flight over the unique landscapes of Cappadocia. After landing around 7:30 AM, you will be taken back to your hotel where you can enjoy breakfast and some time to relax before your next adventure. At 10:00 AM, your guide will pick you up for a full-day Northern Cappadocia tour, visiting some of the region’s most iconic and historically significant sites. The tour includes stops at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock-cut churches and frescoes; Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia offering panoramic views; Paşabağ, famous for its distinctive fairy chimneys; Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley due to its unique rock formations resembling animals and objects; and the charming town of Avanos, renowned for its traditional pottery craftsmanship along the Kızılırmak River.
This comprehensive guided tour provides an immersive experience of Cappadocia’s natural wonders, rich history, and cultural heritage. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your one-hour flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our team will welcome you at the airport and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel, ensuring a seamless end to your day.
Round trip flight tickets with taxes
All airport transfers
2 Day tour (Tour guide, Lunch, transportation (max 15 pax) and all entrance fees
Cave Boutique hotel with breakfast
Vegetarian Menu according to your wishes
Domestic Tax
All meals mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
Dinner
Drinks
Tips
Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour (Payment to be made in Cappadocia at our office if interested)
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