Uncover the ancient secrets and otherworldly beauty of Cappadocia on this 3-day immersive journey from Side. Formed by volcanic eruptions and centuries of erosion, Cappadocia is famous for its fairy chimneys, underground cities, and rock-carved churches. This region also served as a haven for early Christians, who built hidden sanctuaries deep beneath the surface.
This tour combines nature, culture, and history, offering visits to legendary sites such as the Mevlana Museum in Konya, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, and more. Travelers can also enhance their experience with optional activities like the hot air balloon ride, Whirling Dervishes ceremony, and an authentic Turkish Night Show.
This is more than a sightseeing tour — it's a chance to live, taste, and breathe the mystical charm of central Anatolia.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Journey to the Heart of Anatolia
• Early morning hotel pickup in the Side region
• Breakfast break in the Taurus Mountains (not included)
• Visit to the Mevlana Museum in Konya (ticket not included)
• Lunch break in Konya (not included)
• Guided tour of a Cappadocian underground city (ticket not included)
• Optional stop at a panoramic viewpoint for sunset
• Hotel check-in in Cappadocia
• Optional Whirling Dervishes “Sema” Show in the evening
• Dinner at the hotel (buffet, drinks extra)
Day 2: Valleys, Villages, and Heritage
• Optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Visit to Imagination Valley (Devrent) and Pasabag Valley (Monk’s Valley) (Pasabag ticket not included)
• Tour of Avanos and pottery workshop visit
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos (not included)
• Panoramic stop at Love Valley
• Guided tour of the Goreme Open Air Museum (ticket not included)
• Stop at Uchisar Castle (panoramic only)
• Visit to a local leather workshop
• Return to the hotel, dinner (buffet, drinks extra)
• Optional Turkish Night Show with music, dancing, and drinks
Day 3: Final Discoveries and Return
• Optional early balloon viewpoint visit (extra)
• Buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Departure from the hotel
• Panoramic stops: Three Beauties, Ortahisar, Pigeon Valley
• Visit to the Stone Center of Anatolia
• Visit to a historic Caravanserai
• Lunch break in Konya (not included)
• Arrival back at your hotel in Side in the evening
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Side and surrounding areas
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners at the hotel
Professional English-speaking guide
Travel insurance
Breakfast on Day 1
Lunches on all 3 days
Entrance tickets to Mevlana Museum, Underground City, Pasabag Valley, Goreme Museum
Whirling Dervishes “Sema” Show
Hot air balloon flight
Turkish Night Show
Balloon viewpoint stop
Drinks during meals
Single room supplement
Day 1 breakfast, all lunches, and entrance tickets are not included in the base price, but can be added during booking as optional extras.
Balloon flights are exclusively available through our agency. Booking elsewhere may result in exclusion from the tour.
Infants without booking as a child will not have a reserved seat or meals.
Children under 8 must bring a passport for discounted museum entry.
Itinerary may change based on weather and local conditions.
Please be ready at the hotel entrance, not the reception, at pickup time.
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm clothes (especially for early mornings and evenings)
