Sample itinerariesPrivate Cappadocia Tours
Duration
3 Days
Departure
Everyday
Best season for tour
Spring, Summer, Fall
Guiding in
English
Tour Type
Private tour
Private groups available
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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
Zelve Open Air Museum
Urgup Town
Itinerary in detail
Every KSG trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find some highlights you can visit during your custom-designed journey.
Goreme Open Air Museum

The Goreme Open Air Museum 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.
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 formations.
Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground cities

Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are vast multi-level underground cities in Cappadocia, carved into soft volcanic rock and used for centuries as secure refuges during invasions. Together they showcase remarkable ancient engineering, with tunnels, ventilation shafts, and living spaces that once sheltered thousands
Cavusin

Cavusin is one of Cappadocia’s oldest settlements, known for its dramatic rock-cut homes and the historic Church of St. John the Baptist overlooking the valley. The town offers a peaceful, authentic atmosphere and easy access to nearby hiking trails like Rose and Red Valleys.
Uchisar

Uçhisar is a hilltop village crowned by Uçhisar Castle, a towering natural rock fortress offering some of the best panoramic views in Cappadocia. Its narrow lanes, cave houses, and boutique hotels create a charming atmosphere at the crossroads of the region’s major valleys
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.
Urgup Town

Urgup is one of Cappadocia’s most sophisticated towns, known for its elegant stone architecture, wine-making heritage, and locally owned boutique hotels and restaurants. Its center is walkable, lively yet not overly touristy, with old Greek mansions, narrow streets, and traditional workshops that give Urgup a lived-in, authentic character.




