Cappadocia & Hattusa: Embark on a 6-day cultural discovery tour of Anatolia
You must explore the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia and step back in time to the ancient Hittite capital, Hattusa. This 6-day tour is the ultimate combination of natural wonders, archaeological treasures, and immersive cultural experiences, ensuring an unforgettable journey through Central Turkey.**
This is how it is.
On day 1, you will arrive in Cappadocia and experience a Turkish night show.
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Kayseri Airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia. After check-in, you will have free time to relax or explore the surroundings.
The evening programme is as follows: At 8:00 PM, we depart by bus for an unmissable Turkish Night Show. You will experience traditional music and dance performances, unlimited drinks, and delicious local snacks. The show lasts two hours, and we return to the hotel by 10:30 PM.
You will spend the night in Cappadocia.
Dinner is included.
This is how it is.
Day 2 – Southern Cappadocia Tour: Underground Cities & Byzantine Churches**
After breakfast, we set off at 9:30 AM to explore the historic and natural gems of **South Cappadocia**.
Highlights:
You simply have to see the Kaymakli Underground City and the Byzantine-period underground church.
Join us for a guided hike in Soğanlı Valley.
You will visit ancient cave churches. You will see the Red Church, the Snake Church, the Hidden Church and the Dome Church.
You will have lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
You must explore Keslik Monastery and the other nearby monastic sites.
You must visit **Mustafapaşa Village** (formerly Sinasos) and its monasteries, including **Elena & Constantine** and **St. Nicholas**.
Taste local wine at a Cappadocian winery.
You must return to the hotel by 5:30 PM.
Dinner is included.
This is how it is.
Day 3 – Northern Cappadocia Tour: You simply have to visit the Valleys and the Goreme Open-Air Museum.
Optional: You can ride in a hot air balloon from 05:00 to 07:30 AM. This option incurs an additional fee.
After breakfast, we depart the hotel at 9:45 AM for a day full of magical landscapes and ancient heritage.
Highlights:
The Göreme Open-Air Museum is unmissable. You must visit the Maiden's Monastery, St. Basil's Church, St. Barbara, the Dark Church, the Apple Church and more.
You must explore the surreal Love Valley and Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley).
Lunch is at a local restaurant.
You will visit a handicrafts and pottery centre in Avanos.
The view is panoramic and overlooks Göreme Valley.
You must return to the hotel by 5:30 PM.
Dinner is included.
This is how it is.
Day 4: Follow in the footsteps of Saint Simeon. Fairy Chimneys and Monasteries.
Departure from the hotel is at 9:30 AM after breakfast.
Itinerary:
Climb the Uçhisar Fortress for breathtaking views.
You must visit Paşabağ Valley (Monks Valley) and the Monastery of St. Simeon.
You must visit the Zelve Open-Air Museum, which features rock-cut dwellings.
Enjoy a local lunch.
You will gain hands-on pottery-making experience at a local pottery workshop.
You must stroll along the Red River in Avanos.
You must visit the lesser-known but impressive Özkonak Underground City.
You must return to the hotel by 5:30 PM.
Dinner is included.
This is how it is.
On day 5, we will visit Ihlara Canyon Adventure and Selime Monastery.
After breakfast, depart at 9:30 AM for a scenic and historical day.
Highlights:
You must explore the deep Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the largest in Cappadocia.
You will stop to take photos at Narlıgöl Crater Lake.
Hike through the lush Ihlara Canyon and visit the hidden churches carved into the canyon walls. The hike takes approximately 1.5 hours.
You will have a lunch at a traditional restaurant by the river.
You must explore the monumental Selimiye Monastery, including the Church of the Virgin Mary.
Return to the hotel at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner is included.
This is how it is.
On day 6, the tour will take you to Hattusa and Yazılıkaya. Embark on a journey into the Hittite Empire.
Today, we are going to explore ancient Anatolian history. We will take a day trip to the ruins of Hattusa. This was the former capital of the Hittite Empire.
The hotel will be leaving at 8:30 am.
I will arrive in Hattusa at 11:30 am.
You must explore the ruins of the ancient Hittite city. This will include the city gates, walls and royal temples.
You must visit Yazılıkaya, the Hittites' sacred open-air sanctuary carved into stone.
Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel by 6:00 PM. If you don't, you will be transferred directly to Kayseri Airport for your flight.
You will be pleased to know what is included.
You will stay for five nights in Cappadocia.
Breakfast and dinner are served daily.
All entrance fees are included.
I am a licensed English-speaking tour guide.
We offer airport transfers.
You will travel in comfortable, air-conditioned transport.
On Day 1, the Turkish Night Show is unmissable.
You will enjoy wine tasting and a pottery experience.
Our Cappadocia tour package is unparalleled. So are our Hattusa tours, hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia, Ihlara Canyon hikes, Turkish cultural shows, Göreme Open-Air Museum visits, Hittite civilisation tours, Central Turkey travel, underground city tours in Cappadocia, Selime Monastery visits and guided Anatolia tours.
- Transfers from Cappadocian airports and back to the airport by bus with a guide.
- Comfortable transport - bus throughout the route with air conditioning.
- All lunches for 5 days except the first day.
- All entrance tickets to museums and temples as indicated in the programme.
- A licensed guide-historian will accompany you.
- Water in the bus every day, 2 bottles per person, 0.5 liters each.
- All the flight tickets ( for an additional fee can be arranged)
- Hot air balloon ride: 150-200 euros per person depending on the season.
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional).
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary (Turkish Night Show: 50-55 euros per person, Wine tasting at the winery: 35 euros per person, Turkish bath: 70 euros per person, Quad biking excursion: 40 euros per person, Jeep Safari: 30 euros per person).
- Personal expenses.
By Car: The drive from Cappadocia to Hattusa is approximately 250-300 kilometers (155-185 miles) and takes about 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on the route and traffic. The route typically involves traveling via the D300 and D750 highways. By Bus: There are no direct buses from Cappadocia to Hattusa, but you can take a bus to the nearest major city, such as Çorum, and then arrange for local transport or a taxi to Hattusa. The bus journey could take around 5-7 hours. By Train: There is no direct train to Hattusa. You can take a train to a nearby city like Çorum and then use local transportation to reach Hattusa. However, train services in this region might be limited.
Hattusa Ruins: Explore the ancient ruins of Hattusa, which include city walls, gates (such as the Lion Gate and the Sphinx Gate), temples, and palaces. Hattusa was once the capital of the Hittite Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yazılıkaya: An open-air sanctuary located near Hattusa, known for its rock carvings and reliefs of Hittite gods and goddesses. Museum of Çorum: This museum houses artifacts from the Hittite period and provides valuable context about the ancient city and its history.
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Great experience in Cappadocia Aug 2024 • Couples We had a really full package of services from this company: red and blue tours, jeep tour, balloon flight and airport transfers. Everything was perfectly organized: on time, good cars, good guiding. What was a totally unexpected, but nice thing is that our jeep tour driver was totally top at taking pictures with my IPhone 15: the really knew all the functions it had to make exclusive photos!)) I still have no idea about them, but want to learn now😂 Our guide Eigin, being generally a very nice guy, spoke fluent Russian and knew really a little about Cappadocia and Turkey in general. I would definitely recommend this company as a local provider of enjoyment))