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Your route
1 stop · 2 nights
Cappadocia2 nights
Ihlara ValleyStop
CappadociaEnd
Starts and ends in CappadociaDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
Full daysSightseeing from morning to late afternoon on most days; an early alarm is normal.
Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
Red, Yellow and Green toursA guided route on each day
Airport transfers includedArrival and departure; flights separate
2 nights in CappadociaOne hotel, breakfast on days 2 and 3
Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.
Overview
Book your own flights and explore Cappadocia on three guided days. The Red, Yellow and Green routes, airport transfers and two hotel nights are included. Show more overviewShow less
Arrive at Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (NAV) before 09:00 on day 1. Your driver meets you for the transfer to the Red Tour. Visit the fairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos before checking into your cave or stone hotel.
The Yellow Tour follows on day 2, with Rose Valley, Cavusin and underground rooms. Day 3 adds Ihlara's river canyon on the Green Tour. Some stops overlap between the Yellow and Green routes.
Stay at the same hotel for both nights. Guides, listed tickets, tour transport and three lunches are included, plus breakfast on days 2 and 3. Bring your bags after the final checkout. The airport transfer follows the Green Tour; book a flight after 19:00 on day 3.
See Rose Valley, Cavusin and rooms carved beneath the ground.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Transport: Tour and hotel transfers
Guide: Licensed guide
Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
09:30
Pickup after breakfast
Meet your guide at the hotel for the Yellow Tour.
10:00–10:30
Follow the Yellow Tour route
Follow your guide through the valleys and village, with a visit to an underground city.
Places you’ll visit
Rose Valley
Underground city
Pigeon Valley
Cavusin village
About these 4 places
Rose Valley
See pale and pink-toned slopes shaped into folds, ridges and narrow openings. Choose a valley walk of up to two hours for closer views of the rocks, or stay with the tour vehicle.
Underground city
Explore rooms connected by tunnels and stairs below ground, with low passages along the route.
Pigeon Valley
Look for clusters of tiny pigeon-house openings along the valley’s cliff faces.
Cavusin village
The old cliffside settlement shows how homes were cut into the rock above the village.
16:00–17:00
Return to your hotel
Enjoy the evening independently after your hotel drop-off.
Day 3: Ihlara Valley Green Tour & Departure Transfer
Add the river canyon to your final Cappadocia day.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Transport: Tour and airport transfers
Guide: Licensed guide
Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
09:00
Leave the hotel with your bags
Meet the Green Tour pickup after breakfast and checkout.
10:00
Explore the Green Tour route
Walk through the river canyon and explore the underground settlement, villages and viewpoints with your guide.
Places you’ll visit
Ihlara Valley
Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city
Belisirma village
Esentepe viewpoint
Yaprakhisar
Pigeon Valley viewpoint
About these 6 places
Ihlara Valley
Walk beside the river beneath high canyon walls, with rock-cut churches along the valley. Steps lead down to the path.
Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city
Visit one of these settlements to see chambers, connecting tunnels and stairs below ground.
Belisirma village
See the village beside the river in Ihlara Valley, where the canyon opens around the water.
Esentepe viewpoint
Pause at Esentepe for a broad view of Cappadocia’s valleys and the rock formations spread across the landscape.
Yaprakhisar
See Yaprakhisar’s village setting, with large rock outcrops rising around the buildings and shaping the surrounding view.
Pigeon Valley viewpoint
The Green Tour includes another outlook over the cliffs and their carved pigeon shelters.
17:00
Transfer to your departure airport
After sightseeing, take the included transfer to your departure airport for your own flight after 19:00; the package ends at the airport.
Approximate tour finish; book a flight after 19:00. Transfer follows your flight.
Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.
What's included
Included in your package4
Airport and tour transport
Airport arrival pickup in Cappadocia on day 1
Departure airport transfer after the day-3 Green Tour
Transport and hotel pickups for all three tours
Guided visits and lunches
Red, Yellow and Green tours with professional guides
Entrance fees for the listed visits
Lunch on all three days
Two-night hotel stay
Two nights in one cave or stone hotel
Breakfast on days 2 and 3
Local taxes and service fees
Not included5
Flights to and from Cappadocia
Optional balloon flight and other extra activities
Breakfast on day 1
Dinners and drinks
Personal spending
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
One of 5 hotels in this class
Heaven Cave Hotel1 / 5
Standard Class
Budget
€237per person
Double or twin room
€237
Single room
€309
Triple room
€226
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel1 / 6
Middle Class
Comfort
€361per person
Double or twin room
€361
Single room
€582
Triple room
€339
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Hera Cave Suites1 / 6
High Class
Luxury
€530per person
Double or twin room
€530
Single room
€920
Triple room
€443
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Compare packages
Keep three guided routes for Ihlara Valley, or choose a two-day Red and Yellow package matched to your arrival airport.
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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages You book flights separately for all three options; airport transfers and the stated hotel nights are included.
Choose the local Red Tour if you have already arranged your hotel and airport transfers.
Good to know
Choose flights that fit all three touring days.
Please note
Your flights must arrive before 09:00 on day 1 and depart after 19:00 on day 3; add the flight details during booking.
Transfers serve Kayseri (ASR) and Nevsehir (NAV); flight tickets are not part of this package.
Check in after the Red Tour and check out after breakfast on day 3, taking your luggage on the Green Tour.
The Yellow Tour valley walk is optional and can take up to two hours; you may remain with the vehicle. Ihlara has canyon steps, and underground visits have low, narrow passages.
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The optional day-2 balloon flight is for ages 6 and over; weather-cancelled flights are refunded.
Choose an optional ATV, horse or camel ride after the Red Tour on day 1; the Turkish Night Show can follow that evening.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Sun hat and sunscreen
A light layer
Flight details and your passport
Cancellation
How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
More than 90 days75% back
61 to 90 days70% back
31 to 60 days60% back
16 to 30 days30% back
0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.
Use Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (NAV). Arrive before 09:00 on day 1 and depart after 19:00 on day 3. Add your flight details when booking so we can arrange the transfers.
What do I do with my luggage on the final day?
Check out after breakfast and take your bags when the Green Tour picks you up. Your airport transfer follows the tour, so there is no third hotel night.
Does each route visit completely different places?
No. Yellow and Green both include Pigeon Valley and an underground visit, which may use the same city. Green adds the Ihlara river canyon and nearby villages.
Can I fit a balloon flight between the tours?
Yes, an optional sunrise flight can be added on day 2 before breakfast and the Yellow Tour. It costs extra and is open to passengers aged 6 and over.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Languages and tour types
Guide language
Group tour
Private tour
ENEnglish
Available
Available
ESSpanish
—Not offered
Available
ITItalian
—Not offered
Available
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
Heaven Cave Hotel1 / 5
Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel1 / 6
Hera Cave Suites1 / 6
