Turkey · Hiking

3-Day Cappadocia Sightseeing Tour from Istanbul with Underground Cities

3 Days Round trip from Cappadocia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the picturesque Devrent Valley and Cappadocia's fairy chimneys
02 Explore the old Christian village of Cavusin and the churches along Rose Valley
03 Visit Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, two remarkable underground cities of the region
04 Taste local food by the Melendiz River and hike through the famous Ihlara Valley
05 Take in views from Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia

Join a complete 3-day excursion through the magical corner of Turkey that is Cappadocia. Behold the natural beauty of fairy chimneys, valleys, churches, museums, villages, and underground cities while learning about the local culture and lifestyle. This tour combines sightseeing, hiking, and cultural discovery across some of the region's most remarkable landscapes and historic sites.

Behold the natural beauty of fairy chimneys, valleys, churches, museums, villages, and underground cities while learning about the local culture and lifestyle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Istanbul, Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Explore Devrent Valley

Meet your tour guide at the hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and transfer to Atatürk Airport.
Fly to Cappadocia.
Spend time in the Devrent Valley.
Visit the fairy chimneys.
Have lunch in Avanos, then leave for the Göreme Open-Air Museum.
Drive to Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia.

Day 02

Hike Rose Valley and Visit Kaymakli Underground City

Hike your way through Rose Valley.
Pay visits to the churches en route.
Visit the old Christian village of Cavusin.
Proceed to Pigeons Valley and have lunch there.
See the marvel of construction that is Kaymakli Underground City.
Visit the Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle.

Day 03

Discover Derinkuyu and Hike through Ihlara Valley

Visit Derinkuyu Underground City, the deepest underground city in the region.
Explore Ihlara Valley and the Melendez River. Ihlara is a famous hiking place in the region.
Have lunch over the Melendiz River and taste local food cooked by local people.
See the Selime Cathedral.