• Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN ISTANBUL: Guests will be picked up from their hotel (or Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, a driver will meet them at the airport’s arrival terminal exit gate, holding a sign with their name. They will then be driven to the meeting point for the semi-private guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option.
• Cappadocia - DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN CAPPADOCIA: The tour guide and driver will pick guests up from their hotel to start the semi-private guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Cappadocia Hotels’ option.
• Cappadocia Airport Transfer - DEPARTURES FROM AIRPORTS IN CAPPADOCIA: Upon arrival in Cappadocia, guests will be met by their driver at the airport’s arrival terminal exit gate, holding a sign with their name. They will then be driven to the meeting point for the semi-private guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Cappadocia Airports’ option. PLEASE NOTE: The landing time must be before 08:30 am to catch the departure of this semi-private guided tour. If the flight lands after 08:30 am, some parts of the tour may be missed. In such cases, no partial or full refund is available.
• Urgup - Discover the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three Beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
• Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Open-Air Museum features an extensive monastic complex carved directly into the soft volcanic rock, including ancient churches, kitchens, wineries, storerooms, and living spaces once inhabited by Anatolian Christians. With its unique architectural details and beautifully preserved frescoes, the site offers a vivid window into early Christian life in Cappadocia. Its cultural and historical significance has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• TokalI Church - The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
• Ortahisar Panorama - The entire town is dominated by the 90-meter-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the center of the town, known as Sivrikoya by the locals. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. Visitors will see all this rock-cut architecture during a panoramic visit.
• Avanos Oren Yeri - Today’s lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Avanos, where guests can try the “Testi Kebab,” a traditional kebab variety from the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (Vegetarian meals are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is a popular destination due to its charming old town with cobbled streets and views over the river. The ancient city of Avanos, known in ancient times as Venessa, overlooks Turkey’s longest river, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, still relevant and visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery, which remains the town’s most significant economic activity. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used.
• Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (There are no visits to the rock castle due to walking difficulties and safety risks. A stop will be made for a panoramic view of this rock castle.)
• Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area contains many animal-shaped rocks, mostly in red color. Some of the most frequent shapes resemble camels.
• Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most prominent places to visit, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of humankind and nature. On this tour, guests will see many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
• Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, guests will be returned to their hotel in Cappadocia.
• Cappadocia Airport Transfer - At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at Cappadocia Airport for their flight to their next destination. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from–to Istanbul Hotels’ and ‘from–to Cappadocia Airports’ options. Guests who booked the ‘from–to Cappadocia Airports’ option should note that if their flight from Cappadocia to the next destination is not on the same day, they may use their drop-off transfer within the following two days.
• İstanbul - Upon arrival, the driver will meet guests and transfer them to their hotel in Istanbul. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option.

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
• Pick-up & drop-off from-to hotels (Valid for all options)
• Lunch
• Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
• Airport Pick-up & drop-off services in Cappadocia, Istanbul - Valid for ‘from-to Hotels in Istanbul’
• Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Round Trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia

• Drinks

The Red tour, Cappadocia’s most frequented daily tour, guides you through the area’s premier locations. This tour is packed with culture, history, faith, and surprises beyond imagination. The enchanting, alien-like scenery of Cappadocia will mesmerize you with its lunar landscapes and unexpected treasures. Imagine coming across the world’s finest frescoes tucked away in a 1500-year-old cave church in the seemingly remote wilderness.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: With a maximum of 10 participants per group, this guided day tour ensure a personalized travel experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in Cappadocia’s ancient heritage and its spectacular landscapes.
• Booking Option of ‘from–to Istanbul Hotels’ : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
• Booking Option of ‘from-to Cappadocia Airports’ : This option includes pick-up & drop-off services for airports of Cappadocia.The local tour operator may request the details of your flight code, airlines company name, landing time. PAY ATTENTION : The landing time has to be before 08.30am for you can catch the departure of this semi-private guided tour. If your plane will be landing after 08:30am, you can miss some parts of the tour. In such a case, you are not entitled to a partial or full refund. Also, if your flight from Cappadocia is not today, you may use your drop-off transfer within the following two days.
• Flight Tickets Between Istanbul and Cappadocia : Please note that these flight tickets are included only if you purchase the “from–to Istanbul Hotels” booking option. If you did not purchase this option, you are not entitled to flight tickets or airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• Infant meals not included.
• Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
• All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That’s why, please read those details while booking this tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.