Turkey trip: landscapes of Cappadocia
Cappadocia feels like another planet at first glance, with rippled valleys, fairy chimneys, and cave-carved landscapes changing color from sunrise to sunset. This journey is designed to experience that scenery up close, combining gentle hikes, panoramic viewpoints, and time in villages, with a comfortable pace that leaves room to simply take it all in.
If you are comparing trips to Turkey, this Cappadocia-focused escape is an unforgettable way to connect with the landscape.
Landscapes of Cappadocia trip highlights
- Ihlara Valley walk: Follow the Melendiz River past rock-carved churches, then visit Selime Monastery.
- Underground worlds: Explore Derinkuyu and the hidden tunnel networks beneath Cappadocia.
- North Cappadocia icons: Göreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag fairy chimneys, Devrent Valley, and Uçhisar viewpoint.
- Cave wine and sunset views: Taste local flavors in a cave winery and walk the Red Valley at golden hour.
- Valley adventures: Optional horseback ride or a guided ATV experience through Cappadocia’s dramatic terrain.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cappadocia | • Arrival at Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport • Transfer to the hotel • Cave winery visit with local delicacies • Red Valley sunset walk | Cappadocia |
| 2 | Cappadocia | • Ihlara Valley hike 3 to 4 km, optional extension up to 9 km • Lunch in Belisirma Village • Selime Monastery • Derinkuyu Underground City | Cappadocia |
| 3 | North Cappadocia | • Uçhisar Castle viewpoint • Göreme Open Air Museum • Pasabag fairy chimneys • Devrent Valley • Lunch | Cappadocia |
| 4 | Cappadocia | • Two hour ATV quad ride • Transfer to preferred airport for departure | — |
Welcome to Cappadocia! Transfer to your hotel
Arrive at Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport, where our driver will meet you and transfer you to Cappadocia for a smooth start to your Turkey travel.
Settle into this extraordinary landscape, then begin your evening with a visit to a winery set inside a cave to sample local Turkish delicacies. Later, head to Red Valley for a sunset walk, a perfect time for photos as the rocks glow in the fading light.
Ihlara Valley day tour
Ihlara Valley is one of Cappadocia’s oldest inhabited landscapes, shaped over centuries as a natural refuge with water, shelter, and fertile riverbanks. Today, it is also considered one of the best places to visit in Turkey for walkers, with a dramatic 14 km canyon route traced by the Melendiz River and lined with rock-carved churches and dwellings.
Enjoy a scenic hike through the valley, typically 3 to 4 km with the option to extend up to 9 km, passing historic chapels along the trail. Pause for a relaxed outdoor lunch by the river in Belisirma Village, then continue to Selime Monastery to feel the atmosphere of early Christian life.
Complete the day with a visit to Derinkuyu Underground City, the largest underground settlement in the region.
North Cappadocia tour and Goreme Open Air Museum
This tour explores North Cappadocia and fits smoothly into your Turkey itinerary, offering an easy, comfortable day focused on rock-carved heritage and the region’s iconic landscapes.
Discover centuries-old churches and frescoes, admire Cappadocia’s distinctive fairy chimneys, and enjoy a relaxed lunch featuring classic Turkish flavors.
ATV quad tour and transfer to the airport
Enjoy a fun two-hour ATV ride through Cappadocia’s valleys, an exciting way to take in the scenery. Since you will be driving the ATV yourself, you must be at least 18 and hold a valid driver’s license.
Afterwards, our driver will transfer you to your preferred airport in the Cappadocia region for your onward flight.
