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LUXURY EDITION

Cappadocia Explorer

A 4-day tour packed with memorable hikes and sightseeing around the legendary landscape of Cappadocia. Explore the scenic valleys by day and rest in comfort by night with the best hotels the region has to offer. 

Highlights


  • Goreme Open Air Museum 
  • Ihlara Valley 
  • Red & Rose Valley 
  • Underground Cities 
  • Surreal Landscapes 
  • Lesser known villages
SEASON

April through November.

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

MEALS

3 Breakfasts

Distance

35 km total hiking

AIRPORT

Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport

1 Person

1825

Per Person

2 Person

945

Per Person

4 Person

735

Per Person

Tour Details

A center-based program in the magical lands of Cappadocia. You’ll stay in the same luxury hotel each night while exploring a different part of the region each day. This program includes top sites and some lesser-visited areas. 

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Transfer from Kayseri Airport. HIKE Love Valley & Pigeon Valley (10 km +-260m).

A private transfer (70 min) will take you from Kayseri Airport to Göreme. After making it to your hotel, rest a bit and get ready for a great day of hiking. Today’s route will take you to Goreme via Pigeon Valley and back to Uchisar via Love Valley. In the evening, you’ll attend a whirling dervish performance in a 14th Century Caravanserai.

Overnight in Millstone or Argos.

DAY 2 – Underground City of Kaymaklı, HIKE Ihlara Valley (12 km +250m -354m).

Optional hot air balloon ride in the morning. The transfer takes you to Kaymaklı to explore the underground city, carved by locals to protect themselves during raids. Then, continue on to the beginning of the Ihlara Valley, an oasis in the barren landscape. Following the stream, walk down to Belisırma village for lunch by the riverside. The hike continues along the water and reaches the amazing rock formations of Selime village. Transfer back to Uchisar (70 min).

Overnight in Millstone or Argos.

DAY 3 – HIKE Göreme – Rose Valley – Çavuşin (8.5 km +203m -290m).

The day starts as you are transferred to Göreme Open Air Museum, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Seeing the churches and amazing frescoes from the 9-11th centuries, start your hike through some of Cappadocia’s hidden valleys. After a nice lunch in Red Valley, the hike gets even more scenic. The day ends as you walk down to Çavuşin, taking some time to see the town. Transfer back to Uchisar.

Overnight in Millstone or Argos.

DAY 4 – HIKE Ibrahimpasa – Ortahisar (4.5 km +91m -139m). TRANSFER to Kayseri Airport.

In the morning, a 10-minute transfer will take you to Ibrahimpasa. This easy walk takes you through the towns of Ibrahimpasa and Ortahisar, offering hikers the opportunity to experience local life away from touristic crowds. After this 2-hour walk, the transfer will take directly to the Kayseri Airport (1 hour).

Activity Level

With smooth trails and a moderate amount of ascent and descent, hiking in Cappadocia is some of the easiest in the country. Still, a moderate level of fitness is recommended.

What’s Included

  • 24 hr Concierge Level Support 
  • All Transport – All transport during the walking program including private transfers to and from Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport.
  • Meals – 3 breakfasts
  • Accommodation
    • Standard Version: 3 nights’ accommodation in Millstone Hotel.
    • Upgraded Version: 3 nights’ accommodation in Argos Cappadocia.

Excluded

  • Entrance Fees 
  • Lunches and Dinners 
  • Drinks at hotels or restaurants 
  • Flight Tickets 
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Tips 

Extensions

This tour can easily be combined with: 

  • Our classic 8-day Cappadocia-Antalya Self Drive Tour
  • 4-day hikes like Eastern Lycia and the Latmos Mountains with direct connections to Izmir and Antalya Airports
  • 8-day Cycling Tour of the Ionian Coast

Equipment

We provide a link to Wikiloc app through which you can follow GPS coordinates prepared for your itinerary, a detailed document outlining your tour program, with lots of pictures and relevant information. Participants are responsible for bringing their own hiking equipment such as boots, poles, hat, and backpack.

Hotels

We picked the best price and comfort level hotels for your trip to Cappadocia. The prices are for the standard rooms. For suite or upgraded rooms, please get in touch with us. 

Argos in Cappadocia

Argos in Cappadocia

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a self-guided tour?

A self-guided tour provides holiday makers with the chance to escape the stress of booking hotels and planning a vacation without the need for a group tour or a guide. Think of all the ease of a standard tour, without the obligatory schedule that comes with traveling with a guided group. After prearranging our customers’ transfers and hotel reservations, we prepare a detailed digital tripbook full of historical facts, important phone numbers, and hiking or driving directions, and more to provide you with all the information you’ll need along the way. You will also receive a link to Wikiloc app (free to use for our customers) through which you can follow our GPS coordinates. We provide 24/7 phone support via WhatsApp, Skype or any other phone line. In addition to dropping you off at trailheads when necessary, one of our drivers will pick up your luggage and transfer it to your next hotel during you’re daily hikes or excursions. Since everything has been prearranged for you, and there’s no guide or group you have to keep up with, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your holiday at your own pace.

Is it possible to make changes to a program?

Absolutely! When feasible, we are always happy to tailor any program to suit your schedule and wishes. Whether you want to add a couple days, extend some hikes, combine multiple tours, or come up with your own program entirely, we’ll try our best to make sure your tour is perfectly suited to you.

What type of a car do you provide?

The cars that we rent for the tour are usually latest models of Renault, Hyundai or Dacia with manual transmission. Upon request, it could be possible to provide a automatic transmission car as well. 
For groups larger than 4, it is possible to rent a Ford Custom that has a maximum capacity of 8 people. 

Can I use my foreign license to drive in Turkey?

Yes, all foreigners are allowed to drive for six months in Turkey without a Turkish license.

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

The Turkish coast is best visited outside the heat and crowds of July and August and the rains of January and February. While the best times to hike on the coast are March-May and Late September-Early December, our self-drive tours are also great options all through the summer. Cappadocia is best visited May- Mid November.

When is the best time to hike the Lycian Way?

The best time to hike the Lycian Way is either in Spring (March-May) or Autumn (Late September-Early December). There’s is only a small chance of rain during these two seasons and temperatures are cool enough to warrant an enjoyable hike. The months of January and February are quite rainy, and the summer months can get unbearably hot. The only hiking we can recommend during summer is 1-2 hour hikes in the early morning or evening, no full day hikes.

Are the tours available any time of the year?

Yes, our tours are available any time. Since our tours are self-guided, there are no set dates, you can choose any time that suits your schedule. During the off-season some of the hotels we usually work with may be closed, so the hotels you stay in may be different than those listed on our website.

What equipment do you provide?

We provide a link to Wikiloc app through which you can follow GPS coordinates, a detailed e-book outlining your tour program, with lots of pictures and relevant information, hyper-links for google maps locations etc. Participants are responsible for bringing their own hiking equipment such as boots, poles, hat, and backpack.