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Cappadocia: Sunset ATV Adventure Tour

1. Cappadocia: Sunset ATV Adventure Tour

Experience an alternative way to see the sights of Cappadocia from the ground on this ATV tour. After a quick safety briefing and demonstration, get some practice on the bikes before beginning your tour. When you are 100% comfortable behind the wheel, begin your tour of Cappadocia's must-sees. First, drive through Sword Valley, the smallest valley in the region, and admire the sword-like fairy chimneys which give the valley its name. Next, speed through the White, Love and Red Valleys, stopping in each location for a rest or photos. Finish off at Rose Valley where you can watch the sunset from one of the best spots for sunset viewing in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia: Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

2. Cappadocia: Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

Take to the skies on this private or group hot-air balloon experience over Cappadocia. Awe at the spectacular views and see the sun rising as you take the most memorable photos from the balloon basket. Choose between a standard, comfort, or private flight. Fly in a hot-air balloon above Cappadocia and discover the best way to view this land of rocky valleys, underground cities, and legendary landscapes. Begin your experience very early in the morning with pickup from your hotel followed by transportation to a secret location via minibus. Once there, meet the rest of your group (if choosing a group flight). Follow your licensed crew on board the balloon basket as it bloats with hot air and becomes very big. Listen to your pilot who will share safety measures and the dos and don’ts during your flight. Hold on as your balloon rises between 500 and 1000 meters above the ground. Fly smoothly above valleys and spectacular geographical formations that you can only see from the sky. Make sure to snap some photos of your own balloon and the dozens of others nearby that will be starting to go up in the air. At the end of the flight, land somewhere safe where the ground crew will be waiting for you with a commemorative flight certificate and a light drink to celebrate.

Cappadocia: Cappadocia Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight

3. Cappadocia: Cappadocia Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight

Embark on an extraordinary hot-air balloon adventure over the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where you'll explore one of the incredible valleys below. Depending on the weather conditions on the day, fly over the breathtaking Cat Valley, Soganlı Valley, or Ihlara Valley. Start with pickup from your hotel early in the morning prior to the sunrise. Travel to the takeoff site and watch as the giant balloons are inflated by the expert teams. Prepare to be spellbound as you ascend into the sky, gently gliding above the iconic fairy chimneys, ancient cave dwellings, and striking rock formations that make Cappadocia a world-renowned destination. With each valley boasting its own distinctive charm and natural wonders, enjoy an awe-inspiring bird's-eye view of the region's breathtaking beauty. Snap photos as the rising sun illuminates the landscape, and capture a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Landing back safely on the ground, receive your flight certificate, and be returned to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia: Sunset Quad Safari

4. Cappadocia: Sunset Quad Safari

Experience the wonders of Cappadocia on a sunset quad trip with pickup and drop-off. Explore highlights like Swords Valley, Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Love Valley as the sun sets behind the horizon. Connect with the outdoors and get up close to nature while riding on a quad bike. After pickup from accommodation, make your way to the starting point of your quad tour. Once there, hear a short instruction to the tour before you begin your adventure. Start the adventure by discovering Swords Valley, where there are many fairy chimneys and rock formations. Continue to the famous Rose and Red Valleys, with plenty of free time in between to take photos. Before finishing the bike route and returning to your hotel, admire Love Valley, a popular Cappadocia valley that draws a lot of attention from the interesting shapes of its fairy chimneys.

Cappadocia: Camel Safari

5. Cappadocia: Camel Safari

Enjoy a fun and traditional trekking experience as you ride on a camel caravan to see unique views of Cappadocia. After your hotel pickup, join your guides during the safety briefing. Get to know your new camel friends and start the safari journey. Admire the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia as you ride into the Red and Rose Valleys. Capture incredible picture moments with breathtaking valleys in the background. Enhance your experience by donning a traditional cap, which will available for you to wear during the ride. After your camel trek, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Quad Safari through the Sword, Love & Rose Valleys

6. Quad Safari through the Sword, Love & Rose Valleys

Quad biking tours in Cappadocia are operated every day. You will be picked up from the hotel and drive to the tour starting point. On arrival you will get a safety briefing and information about how to drive a quad. The local guide will accompany you all the time showing the way you should drive (please note that the guide will not give any information about the area on this activity tour). A 2-hour ride provides you with an exciting and memorable sightseeing experience as you will drive through the beautiful valleys with the unique volcanic formations. You will explore Sword, Rose and Love valley and have an off-road adventure at Cavusin Old Greek Village. You will also see Cappadocia from a different perspective by viewing its amazing hills and fairy chimneys from the ground level. The 2-hour tour is more common but you can also join the 1-hour tour (riding through the Sword valley and Cavusin village). İn both cases, great fun, an adrenaline rush, and an unforgettable experience is guaranteed. Your tour ends with a hotel drop off.

Full-Day Cappadocia Red Plus Tour

7. Full-Day Cappadocia Red Plus Tour

See the top sights of Cappadocia on this guided day tour. Visit Monks Valley, marvel at the fairy chimneys, and see Goreme Valley. You will be picked up from your hotel by a professional tour guide after your breakfast. Your first encounter with Cappadocia will be in Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley).  In this valley, different rock formations can be seen as animals which is why this valley can also be called Imagination Valley. Use your imagination to describe all these rocks. Then, head to Monks Valley or also known as Paşabağları.  There is a bit of a difference between these two meanings in English and Turkısh. Monks used to live here and hide from the religious pressures of the Roman government or local people.  During the Roman period, most of the people were pagans and not Christian. That's why all the history of these places comes from this point.  In Turkish, Paşa means men who have lots of money and land. Bağ means land or area that can be purchased. In the following years, all these rich men bought some part of the land for their own economic power. Afterward, the local people were known as Paşabağları. Avanos town will be your third point of interest. In the art center, you will see how to make pottery and ceramic in the Cappadocia region. The history of pottery making and ceramic dates back to the Hittite emperors (B.C. 4000).  Avanos is the only town that is famous for pottery and ceramic made using red and white clay only. In the art center, you will be shown a pottery-making demonstration and will also be able to try it yourself. Then, head to lunch in a local, clean restaurant as a tour break.  After a short photography break at the Esentepe viewpoint, see the stunning Gōreme Valley and fairy chimneys. The largest and tallest fairy chimney known as Uchisar Castle will be your next point of interest located in Uchisar. It is also a natural structure, not made by human hands. Continue on your adventure as you visit Cappadocia's indispensable leather shop. The most important place for Christianity, Zelve Open Air Museum will be waiting for your visit after Uchisar Castle. This will be completely similar to today's university model. You will see dormitories (for men and women), churches (9 to 10), chapels, dining rooms, mutual places, and classrooms.  You will see wall paintings or frescoes on most of the walls of the churches in this museum. These paintings depict some scenes from the Bible or some other important point in the life of Jesus Christ. People used to live here as students and teachers together. In addition, teachers gave Christian courses to their students from the Bible. Then after their graduation, they would go to some other part of Turkey in order to spread and teach Christianity to the people.  Finally, visit one of Cappadocia's deepest and largest underground cities. Uncover all parts of the underground city that are open to the public and learn how people survived with limited resources.  Mainly, you will see stalls, dining rooms, food storage rooms, churches, kitchens, and other similar places you would normally find in a living area. Your professional art historian guide will gladly explain all the details and the history of the places you will visit during your tour schedule. 

Cappadocia: Turkish Night Show w/ Dinner in a Cave

8. Cappadocia: Turkish Night Show w/ Dinner in a Cave

Start your magical night with a glass of Turkish wine or beer as the Turkish dance performance begins. Be mesmerized by the shimmering costumes and impressive dance moves as traditional belly dancers take to the stage and clap along to the hypnotic rhythms of classic Turkish music, played by live musicians. In between performances, indulge in a delicious dinner of traditional Turkish cuisine, including dessert and a glass of wine. Enjoy traditional dances from various regions of Turkey and be wowed by professional dancers, ornate costumes, and exotic music.

Cappadocia: Quad Safari w/Sunrise & Sunset Options

9. Cappadocia: Quad Safari w/Sunrise & Sunset Options

When you arrive there, a team of professional ATV instructors will welcome you. This experience requires no prior experience and no driving license. This is because the instructors will explain everything you might need. More specifically, they will explain to you how to drive and control the ATV bike. In addition, they will demonstrate safety processes and distribute the safety equipment needed for a safe and pleasurable driving session. When you are ready, you will get on the bikes and start driving accompanied by the instructor. The first sight to visit is the Love Valley that is full of rocks, which look like phallic mushrooms. There you will have a short stop in order to snap some photos and observe the imposing formations. During the 2-hour experience, you will also visit the Red and Rose Valleys. Take your time to snap some awesome panoramic views. You may also observe the road system connecting the valleys with the nearby villages, which looks like a spider’s web. Sword Valley is another interesting spot you will visit during the ATV Tour in Cappadocia. In fact, this valley is particularly known for the beautiful fairy chimneys that has. After spending some time there, the ATV adventure continues towards the abandoned village of Cavusin. There you can observe some houses that are carved into rocks. As Cavusin is the last stop of the route, you will then continue driving back to the point where you started. A comfortable car will be waiting in order to drive you back. Cappadocia ATV Tour finishes once you arrive back at your hotel full of great memories and enthusiasm.

Cappadocia: Green Tour in the Ihlara Valley

10. Cappadocia: Green Tour in the Ihlara Valley

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel and get a panoramic view of Göreme en route to Derinkuyu Underground City. Marvel at the subterranean city, used by the Romans to shelter against invasions by the Arabs. Get explanations about the area's deepest underground city before moving on to the Ihlara Canyon, formed by volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River. Learn how early Christians carved churches from the rock on a 3.5-kilometer hike through the Ihlara Valley, and pause for lunch at a riverside restaurant. Next, visit the rock-carved Selime Monastery and learn about monastic life in Cappadocia. Continue to the Pigeon Valley to learn how the locals have used pigeon eggs and droppings for different purposes and why they carved pigeon houses on the slopes of the valley. End with a visit to an onyx factory in Uçhisar and watch a demonstration about how volcanic stone is shaped by a master craftsman.

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What people are saying about Cappadocia

An extremely event filled day of experiencing the best Cappadocia has to offer. Our tour guide Faruk was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything in detail which really helped us appreciate and learn about the Turkish culture, tradition and history. Faruk also had excellent English which made the information easy to understand. Faruk ensured the tour was interesting, fun and interactive. We highly recommend this day tour for a wholesome Turkish experience! Regards, Roshan and Milan Anand - NZ

Best experience. Drove to many locations and saw unreal sights and the best sunset Our guide is extremely talented at his job !! Thank you for an unreal Experience on my birthday.

Atilla was great! Not as rushed as the green tour. So many cool things on this one! Lunch was nothing special though.

Very exciting drive with Mustapha. Saw many caves, and rock formations that are not usually available on bus tours.

Enjoyed. Great staff and safe route. Was worried since I had a 11 year old but it was very safe