Sample itinerariesPrivate Cappadocia Tours
Duration
3 Days
Guiding in
English
Tour Type
Private tour
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Sample itinerariesPrivate Cappadocia Tours
Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, is one of the most unique and enchanting destinations in the world. Known for its surreal landscapes, ancient cave dwellings, and hot air balloon-filled skies, Cappadocia offers an unforgettable experience for travelers. Whether you’re exploring its underground cities, hiking through its valleys, or soaring above its fairy chimneys, Cappadocia is a place where history, nature, and adventure come together.
For travelers seeking a magical and unforgettable experience, Cappadocia is a destination like no other. Don’t miss the chance to explore this enchanting region and create memories that will last a lifetime. 🌍✨
An 80 minutes domestic flight away from Istanbul, there is Cappadocia.
And in this world, there is nothing similar to Cappadocia of this size.
There are different ways to visit Cappadocia, all depending on time availability.
A good idea is dedicating at least 2 days/nights stay in the region since things to see in the area spread to a much larger scale than many people believe.
Below is a sample itinerary:
Day 1:
Assuming that you have things to cover in Istanbul, late afternoon flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2:
All day touring Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3:
Touring Cappadocia till late afternoon. Evening flight back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Highlights of Cappadocia are:
* Goreme OpenAir Museum,
* Goreme Town,
* Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground cities,
* Cavusin,
* Uchisar,
* deserted cave villages,
* different valley visits.
Then, if there is time left, visits to:
* Zelve Open Air Museum,
* Avanos Town,
* Urgup Town,
and many many many picture stops.
Above names may not mean much to guests at this stage, however, these are the locations where we find the best formations of Cappadocia.
There may not be much of a point in shaping fixed itineraries since we (as your tour guides) tend to change visiting hours to above locations depending on how crowded those locations would be during the day.
Although there are some 4-5 star hotels in the area, the unique Cappadocian overnight stays are at cave hotels offering cave rooms to guests.
Some of these boutique hotels offer 5 stars comfort in rooms.
A sunset balloon ride over Cappadocia…
Whirling Derwishes Performance…
A traditional night show/dinner performance in a Cappadocian cave…
or, a diner where your table is filled with all these plates offering different tastes…
Please get in touch for further details.
Tour Overview
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Town,
Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground cities
Cavusin
Uchisar
Deserted Cave Villages
Different Valley Visits
Zelve Open Air Museum
Avanos Town
Urgup Town
Itinerary in detail
Every Laka trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests.
Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Goreme OpenAir Museum
The Goreme Open Air Museum (according to the old sign out front) contains eight Christian churches, three chapels, one refectory, one monastery and a grave site. The chapels and churches are carved into the rocks and are decorated with colourful frescos. Photos are not allowed in any of the churches and chapels.
Goreme Town
Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey. Just east of town is the Göreme Open Air Museum, with cave churches and frescoes from the 10th to 12th centuries. Southwest is Uçhisar Castle, a fortification carved into a large rock, with panoramic views from the top. To the north, the landscape at Paşabağ Valley is known for Cappadocia’s “fairy chimneys,” cone-shaped rock
Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground cities
The underground city at Kaymakli differs from Derinkuyu in terms of its structure and layout. The tunnels are lower, narrower, and more steeply inclined. Of the four floors open to tourists, each space is organized around ventilation shafts
Cavusin
Çavuşin is a village in the Avanos District in Nevşehir Province in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Its population is 421. It is on the road between Avanos and Göreme, about five kilometres north of Göreme. The older part of the village lies on and around a large ridge of rock visible for miles around
Uchisar
Uçhisar is a town in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Cappadocia, Turkey. Its population is 3,555. It is 7 kilometres east of Nevşehir, 12 kilometres west of Ürgüp, and 10 kilometres south of Avanos
Deserted Cave Villages
Just like Istanbul is home to countless underground cisterns,
Different Valley Visits
Zelve Open Air Museum
The Zelve Monastery is a Byzantine-era monastery that was carved into the rock in pre-iconoclastic times. It is part of the Zelve Open Air Museum, located between Ürgüp and Avanos, Turkey
Avanos Town
Avanos is a town in Nevşehir Province in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia, Turkey, located 18 km north of Nevşehir, the capital city of the province. It is the seat of Avanos District
Urgup Town
Ürgüp is a town in Nevşehir province in the Cappadocia area of Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Ürgüp District. Its population is 24,647. The town lies at an average

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