Cappadocia Tour 2 days from Side

The 2-day Cappadocia Tour from Side is designed for travellers who want to add a completely different colour to their beach holiday. From the columns of ancient Side to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, this journey takes you through some of Anatolia's most enchanting landscapes with an expert guide. We leave Side early in the morning, cross the Taurus Mountains and reach the region via Seydişehir. Day one covers an underground city, castles, valleys and craft workshops, followed by a night in a 4-star hotel. The second morning is a perfect chance to watch the balloons. The tour runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Icons of Cappadocia

• Pickup from your hotel at around 04:00 (time depends on your hotel location)
• Breakfast stop in the Taurus Mountains (optional, at your own cost)
• Arrival in Cappadocia via Seydişehir
• St. Mercurius Underground City in Saratlı village (the first three of its seven floors are open to visitors)
• Lunch stop in Uçhisar and Uçhisar Castle
• Göreme Open Air Museum
• Pigeon Valley
• Paşabağı (Monks' Valley)
• Devrent Valley (Pink Valley, Imagination Valley)
• Avanos and the Kızılırmak river, a Turkish delight centre and a pottery workshop
• Hotel check-in and dinner; optional Turkish Night or Whirling Dervish ceremony

Day 2: Balloon morning and return

• Sunrise hot air balloon flight or balloon watching (optional, extra charge)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Guided return journey and drop-off at your hotel

What's included and not included

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• 1 night in a 4-star hotel
• Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
• Live guide (Turkish, English, German, Russian)
• Insurance

Not included

• Lunches and breakfast on the first day
• Single room supplement
• Drinks
• Hot air balloon flight
• Optional Turkish Night or Whirling Dervish show

What to bring

• Passport or ID
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
• Cash for personal spending

Why choose this tour?

For guests staying around Side and Manavgat, planning a Cappadocia trip independently takes time and energy. On this tour, transport, hotel and guiding come in one package, so you can simply enjoy the scenery. The programme is suitable for families with children. UNESCO-listed Göreme, the rock castle of Uçhisar and the potters of Avanos make these two days full and unforgettable.

With hotel pickup, free cancellation and easy online booking, planning your Cappadocia adventure is simple. You can see the current price in the booking box, choose a date and reserve your place.