Iconic Cappadocia Tour - 1 Night Stay, Departing from Ankara
An unforgettable journey awaits you to explore Cappadocia's unique valleys, fairy chimneys, and thousands of years of history. In this magical landscape where nature and culture intertwine, you will experience something new every moment.
Tuz Gölü-Ihlara Valley-Avanos-Fairy Chimneys-Göreme-Turkish Night-Balloon Tour-Hacı Bektaş Veli-Pottery Workshop 1 Night Accommodation BusNight Journey / Tuz Lake / Ihlara Valley / Narlı Lake / Underground City / Avanos / Çavuşin / Fairy Chimneys
Departure Points & Times
- Ankara Asti Berat Kiosk (04:15)
- Ankara Ümitköy Galeria Front (04:30)
- Ankara Kızılay Square Gama Business Center Front (04:45)
After picking up our guests from the designated departure points, along with brief information provided by our guide inside the vehicle, we begin our tour via a night journey.
Since the entrance to Ihlara Valley is closed, weather and road conditions permitting, a visit to Belisırma or Selime Cathedral (subject to availability at these locations) will be conducted.
We begin our journey towards 'the Land of Beautiful Horses', the fairy-tale land of Cappadocia, together with our valued guests. After taking rest breaks along our route, we arrive in the Cappadocia region in the morning hours. We take a short photo stop at Tuz Lake, one of Turkey's largest lakes. Following the morning breakfast break (optional-Extra) at the facility, we start our tour with Ihlara Valley, which welcomes us with its 14 km length and the beauty of the flowing Melendiz River. During our tour within the valley, we have the opportunity to see dovecotes and churches dating back to the Byzantine Period (Ağaçaltı, Yılanlı).
Subsequently, by vehicle, we reach Narlıgöl, one of the crater lakes in our country. After our photo stop, a short journey takes us to the Underground City, which has been used since the Hittite Period, built by local populations for shelter, reaching depths of up to 100 meters in places. This tour lets us feel the traces of the past. (Depending on capacity and availability, a visit to one of the underground cities: Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, or Özkonak will be conducted.)
After our Underground City tour, once again by vehicle, we pass through the fairy chimneys and head to the restaurant where we will have our lunch (optional). Then, passing through Avanos district, we will also see the Kızılırmak River and proceed to the Pottery Workshop, where you can observe the production of pottery made from red clay extracted from the Kızılırmak using traditional methods and make purchases.
After a short journey, we visit Çavuşin Archaeological Site, an ancient settlement carved into the rocks. Our final stops of the day are the tours of Dervent Valley and Paşabağ Valley, where we will see the most beautiful examples of Fairy Chimneys formed by tuff accumulated over millions of years by Erciyes and Hasan Mountains, eroded by natural forces and used as living spaces by humans throughout history. The shapes taken by the fairy chimneys will take your imagination far beyond.
We complete today's tour and head to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Food & Beverage Information
Breakfast: Will be taken at a rest facility in the morning (optional).
Lunch: Avanos Uranos Restaurant / Lentil Soup - Pastirma Dry Beans - Testi Kebab - Rice - Dessert or Fruit - Water (optional)
Dinner: An all-you-can-eat buffet or set menu dinner will be served included in the tour fee as part of our hotel accommodation.
Accommodation: Dilek Kaya Hotel - Burcu Kaya Hotel - Dreams Cave Hotel - Suhan Hotel - Signature Garden Avanos Hotel - Floria Hotel etc.
Göreme / Open-Air Museum / Three Beauties / Ürgüp / Uçhisar / Hacı Bektaş
Guests who wish may wake up early in the morning to participate in a Balloon Flight or Balloon Ride, while guests who prefer can join an ATV Tour or Horse Safari Program during the day. (Optional) Our guide will provide information regarding balloon rides, ATV tours, and horse safari tours.
After our morning breakfast, we depart from our hotel and begin our day with a visit to the Onyx Workshop, where both the production and presentation of onyx and other precious stones take place. We then reach the famous Three Fairies (Üçgüzeller) Fairy Chimneys via a short journey. After our photo break, we proceed to the Uçhisar region, home to Uçhisar Castle, which is the highest point in the Cappadocia region and was once used as a fortress for defense purposes. During our visit here, we will have the opportunity to see the Dovecotes, carved into the rocks and historically used to meet fertilizer needs. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, one of the most visited museums in our country, will be our final stop in the Cappadocia region. Churches, living quarters, and frescoes within the churches, all carved into the rocks in the valley and used since the early days of Christianity, will come to life through the information provided by our guide. After our tour at the Open-Air Museum listed on the World Cultural Heritage List, we make a stop at a shop where we can see examples of leather products crafted by today's artisans. This region was one of the areas where the Hittites, one of Anatolia's magnificent civilizations, developed their leather-working art between 2000-1800 BC. Guests who wish may make purchases here. Having completed our regional visits, we move on to the district of Hacıbektaş and visit the shrine of Hacı Bektaş Veli, the leader of the Bektashi Order, which holds significant importance in the geography where the Alevi-Bektashi belief spread. During our visit here, after seeing the sections that serve as a museum: Aşevi, Meydanevi, and Türbe, we begin our journey back to Ankara by vehicle. We say goodbye to you at the points where we picked you up, hoping to meet again at another organization.
Food and Beverage Information
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu included in the tour fee at our accommodation hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken optionally at a regional restaurant according to the tour program.
Dinner: Will be taken optionally at a rest facility during the return journey.
Child Discount and Circular Rules
Child discount is valid for the age range of 7–12 years.
The tour circular is valid as of the publication date of 19.01.2026. Subsequent circulars published for the same tour on later dates invalidate previous circulars.
Mandatory additional services are included in the tour price.
Important Information Regarding Flight Tours
- In flight tours, all operations related to flights are subject to the provisions of the airline contract.
- Cancellation insurance does not cover air travel.
- A tiered pricing system is applied; advertised prices start from the lowest class.
- Economy class flights are used in flight tour programs.
- Air tickets are issued as round-trip together. If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also becomes invalid due to the airlines' "sequential use" rule. Therefore, participation in the return flight only is not possible.
Museum – Archaeological Site – National Park Entries
All museum, archaeological site, and national park entry fees are borne by the guests. Guests may obtain a card from Müzekart sales points before or during the tour to take advantage of the Müzekart at museums and sites where it is valid.
Packaged Price Coverage
Our package tour prices include: hotel accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing tours specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Rest stops are provided at rest facilities along the route. Due to congestion, renovation, or other compelling reasons, changes may be made to rest stop locations, provided they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Extra Tours and Program Flow
Night tours and extra excursions included in the tour program are organized depending on the number of participants and the availability of staff. Extra tours conducted along the route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to join an extra tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas before city entrances or to city centers. In this case, guests who agree to wait at the rest area are considered to have participated in the tour.
Due to weather conditions, road status, or similar reasons; if the guide deems it necessary, changes can be made to the program sequence (daily visit points or between days).
Go-Turkey cannot be held responsible for points that are part of the program but cannot be visited due to compelling reasons (weather conditions, road status, congestion at visit points, etc.) or because guests fail to adhere to the timing given by the guide.
Health Declaration
Guests must carry reports and information regarding any health issues they may experience during the tour, their pregnancy status, or medications they continuously use.
Accommodation Information
The hotel names specified in the program are priority accommodation facilities. Changes may be made to hotels depending on availability. At the latest 48 hours before the tour departure, upon request, accommodation information will be shared with guests. In case of hotel changes due to congestion or compelling reasons, provided standards remain the same, guests will be informed by Go-Turkey authorities.
Important Notes
- In flight tours, flight delays may occur due to congestion.
- Night tours are extra and are organized based on participation.
Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned according to the number of participants as follows:
Bus (28–46 people):
Mercedes Travego / Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner / Tourliner, Mitsubishi Safir
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, kitchen unit, reading lamps, announcement system, CD/DVD)
Minibus (17–27 people):
Isuzu Turkuaz
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, announcement system)
Mini-bus (up to 16 people):
VW Volt, VW Volt EL, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter EL
(Special design reclining seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, refrigerator, announcement system)
Suggestions
- Clothing and footwear suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be chosen.
- It is recommended that you bring necessary charging equipment for photo and video shooting.
- Do not forget regularly used medications; allergic, chronic, or hereditary conditions should be reported to the guide.
- Personal care products, backpacks, and personal items that will make the journey enjoyable should be carried with you.
- In programs featuring boat tours and swimming breaks; it is recommended to bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and similar sea equipment.
The tour program and explanations above were originally prepared by Go-Turkey. They may not be copied, reproduced, or published without permission. The program has been arranged in accordance with Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers and should be evaluated as a whole.
Ankara