Turkey · Geological Wonders

3-Day Cappadocia Tour with Derinkuyu and Rose Valley

3 Days Round trip from Tuzköyü Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Know about the rock formation process at Goreme Valley
  • 02 Visit the cave dwellings of Uchisar
  • 03 Walk through the beautiful Rose Valley
  • 04 See the unique pigeon houses at Pigeon Valley
  • 05 Explore the unique underground city of Derinkuyu

Sign up for a 3-day tour in Cappadocia, known for its enchanting cave dwellings, and gaze upon the amazing rock formations in Devrent Valley. See the fairy chimneys of Urgup, explore the unique geological formation of Derinkuyu, the world's largest underground city, and visit the beautiful Rose Valley, a must-see attraction for nature lovers.

Sign up for a 3-day tour in Cappadocia, known for its enchanting cave dwellings, and gaze upon the amazing rock formations in Devrent Valley.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kayseri, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cappadocia and Valley Exploration

  • You will be picked up from Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport or Goreme bus station by your tour guide. Start your tour to explore Cappadocia by visiting different valleys.

  • Come to the first stop at Goreme Valley, where you can learn about the process of the rock formations in Cappadocia.

  • Drive to Uchisar to visit the cave dwellings surrounded by conical rock formations.

  • Have a tea and coffee break before visiting the Goreme Open-Air Museum. In the museum, you can find some of the best-preserved frescoed rock-cut churches and monasteries. After visiting the museum, enjoy a lunch buffet.

  • Visit the fairy chimneys of Urgup afterwards. You will also visit the wishing hill, which is riddled with caves and is a sightseeing spot worth visiting.

  • Go for a short walk in Devrent Valley, where you can see many different figures formed by the rocks.

  • Drive to Monks Valley (Rahipler Vadisi), where you can find special housing and living areas that can only be found in this area. Avanos is the pottery town of Cappadocia.

  • Go for a short walk in Rose Valley Cavetown and enjoy sunset views at the end.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Ihlara Valley Hike and Derinkuyu Underground City

  • You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:00 am and go to Ihlara Valley for hiking.

  • Visit the churches covered with frescoes; the walking distance is around 4 km.

  • Have your lunch next to the riverbank of the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley. Then, visit Selime Cathedral and the world's largest underground city of Derinkuyu in the afternoon.

  • Pass by Nar Crater Lake during your journey and drive to Pigeon Valley to see the pigeon houses built to collect guano.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Rose Valley Walk and Departure

  • Go for a walk in the beautiful Rose Valley, which is named for the rose-coloured rock that varies in hue and intensity over the years, seasons, and weather conditions.

  • Transfer from Cappadocia to the airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

fairy chimneys of Urgup, Devrent Valley rock figures, Rose Valley Cavetown, Derinkuyu underground city

Where this trip takes you

fairy chimneys of Urgup, Devrent Valley rock figures, Rose Valley Cavetown, Derinkuyu underground city

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tuzköyü 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport or Goreme bus station

  • Two nights at a hotel in Cappadocia

  • Two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners

  • English-speaking professional guide

  • Three guided Cappadocia tours

  • All transfer services to and from bus service

  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

  • Return transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport or Goreme bus station

  • Hotel room taxes

  • Five-Star Suhan Hotel or Five-Star Pressia Hotel

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Insurance of all types

  • City tax

  • Tipping

  • Turkey entry visa

  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, etc.

  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the included section

Know before you go

You can also opt for:

  • Daily Turkish Night Show - Euro 35.00 per person

  • Daily Whirling Dervishes - Euro 35.00 per person

  • Hot Air Ballooning Cappadocia - Euro 160.00 per person

  • Indian Dinner at Bollywood Restaurant - Euro 25.00 per person

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport/Goreme bus station
Tour start
Tuzköyü, Nevşehir Kapadokya Havaalanı Girişi, 50900 Gülşehir/Nevşehir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tuzköyü.

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