This 2-day Private Cappadocia Tour is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience the region’s highlights in comfort and privacy. Designed with flexible scheduling and private guiding, this tour allows you to explore Cappadocia’s unique landscapes, ancient cave dwellings and cultural heritage without rushing.
With round-trip domestic flights, private transportation and hand-picked accommodations, you will enjoy a smooth and well-balanced journey through one of Turkey’s most iconic regions.
DAY 1 - Transfer from your hotel in Istanbul Sultanahmet or Taksim to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Flight to Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport (around 07:00am). Pick up from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and transfer to Cappadocia.
North Cappadocia Tour – Goreme, Fairy Chimneys & Valleys (L)
First, we will visit Devrent Valley to see the animals shaped fairy-chimneys. After that, we will drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Avanos is our next stop where you can watch the potters at work using kick wheels. In the afternoon, we will continue to the beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. We finish our tour visiting the natural castle at Uchisar. Return to your hotel around 16:00.
Accommodation in Cappadocia
DAY 2 – South Cappadocia Tour – Kaymakli Underground City & Scenic Valley Walks (B, L)
Pick up from your hotel around 10:00. We will start visiting Red Valley (Kizil Vadi) and explore the famous rock-cut churches by walking 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi) till Cavusin Village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch, we will continue to Pigeons Valley and then drive to Kaymakli underground city, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back, visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. The tour finishes around 16:00.
One of the before mentioned tours can be replaced with Derinkuyu and Ihlara Valley Tour with extra 15 Euro per person upon your request.
Transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport. Flight to Istanbul (around 19:00pm).
Pick up from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport and transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul Sultanahmet or Taksim.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Hotel accommodations are based on bed & breakfast. Standard check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00.
• All tours are operated as private and include English-speaking licensed guides, entrance fees, lunch (drinks excluded) and air-conditioned transportation.
• Professional guiding services are provided during scheduled sightseeing tours only. Transfers between cities (flights or intercity buses) and free time outside the tour program are unguided.
• This itinerary can be customized according to your travel preferences. Please contact us for tailor-made options.
• Tour programs may be adjusted due to weather conditions or operational reasons.
• Prices are subject to availability and may vary during peak seasons, festivals or for last-minute bookings. Domestic flight fares depend on economy class availability and may change according to travel dates and seasonal demand. Please contact us to reconfirm prices.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Turkish night with dinner in Cappadocia with the cost of 65 Euro per person
Whirling Dervishes show in Cappadocia with the cost of 45 Euro per person
Alternative tours in Cappadocia such as horse riding, ATV, and Jeep Safari
For a more budget-friendly option, we offer the same itinerary as a small group tour. Discover our 2 Days Cappadocia Tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Are domestic flights included in the tour price?
A: Yes, all domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia are included.
Q2: Is the hot air balloon flight included in the tour price?
A: No, the hot air balloon flight is optional and can be added separately depending on availability and weather conditions. We are happy to assist with reservations upon request.
Q3: Can the itinerary be customized?
A: Yes, the itinerary can be tailored based on your interests, travel dates and pace.
Q4: Are entrance fees and guided tours included?
A: Yes, all major entrance fees and professional licensed guides are included.
Devrent Valley is one of the few untouched area of Cappadocia. This valley is only shaped by erosion. Another name of the valley is Imaginary Valley or Pink Valley. Because this valley has the animals shaped chimney, you can see hares, camels, snakes, seals, dolphins, gazelles... may be others.
Pasabag (Monk's Valley) has the most beautiful fairy-chimneys in Cappadocia, which are more than 10 meters high and have double or triple rock caps.
Avanos is located on the banks of Kizilirmak River. This town is famous for potteries who use Kizilirmak's red clay. During your visit, you can make your own potter after a short lesson :).
Goreme is located among the "fairy chimney" rock formations. There are the most beautiful rock cut churches (belong to the 11th - 12th - 13th centuries - with frescoes) in Goreme Valley which itself has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984.
Uchisar Castle is the highest point of the Cappadocia Region. That is a perfect opportunity to observe a panoramic view of the landscape.
Red Valley is located between Goreme and Cavusin Village and it is a popular hiking route in Cappadocia. You can see some cave churches and pigeon houses there.
Kaymakli Underground City has ten levels, several chapels, warehouses, stables, and also a ventilation duct. This city was began to excavate by Hittites.
Ortahisar Castle is located in the middle of the Cappadocia area which was used as a fortress in Byzantine times.