3-Day Ankara & Cappadocia Highlights Tour

Tour Style: Group Tour | Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights | Departure: Daily | Highlights: Ankara, Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Pigeon Valley, Underground City

Tour Overview

Discover the heart of Turkey on this 3-day cultural and scenic journey. Explore the historical treasures of Ankara, including Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the world-class Anatolian Civilizations Museum, then travel to the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, with its surreal fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches, and underground cities. Perfect for travelers who want a compact, unforgettable Turkish experience.

Day 1 – Arrival in Ankara & City Sightseeing

• Meet at Ankara Airport.

• Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir): Admire the grand hall and read Atatürk’s famous Address to Turkey’s Youth and Tenth Year Speech.

• Anatolian Civilizations Museum: Explore Anatolia’s rich history from the Paleolithic era to the Ottoman period, including rare coins, gold, silver, glass, and bronze artifacts. This museum was awarded European Museum of the Year in 1997.

Afternoon: Transfer by bus to Cappadocia.
Overnight: Boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 2 – North Cappadocia: Fairy Chimneys Tour

Pick-up at 09:30 AM for a full-day tour.

Highlights:

• Devrent (Imagination) Valley: Wander among whimsical rock formations across three valleys.

• Love Valley: Marvel at the unique three-headed fairy chimneys and panoramic views.

• Avanos: Visit a traditional pottery workshop, using clay from the Red River, a local craft practiced since 3000 BC.

• Uçhisar: Explore the troglodyte town and climb the natural rock castle for breathtaking views over Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes.

Overnight: Boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 3 – South Cappadocia: Rose Valley & Mazıkoy Underground City

Pick-up at 09:30 AM for a full-day tour of South Cappadocia.

Highlights:

• Kızılçukur (Rose) Valley: Hike through hidden churches, vineyard paths, and unique rock formations.

• Çavuşin Village: Visit one of the oldest settlements and the 5th-century Church of St. John the Baptist.

• Mazıkoy Underground City: Explore one of Cappadocia’s largest and deepest subterranean cities, spanning eight floors.

• Pigeon Houses: Admire the iconic rock-cut dovecotes scattered throughout the valleys.

Evening: Transfer to Cappadocia Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
End of Tour.

What’s Included

✔ Domestic flights: Istanbul–Ankara & Cappadocia–Istanbul
✔ 2 nights accommodation in boutique cave hotels
✔ Air-conditioned minivan transportation for tours & transfers
✔ Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
✔ Admission fees to all museums and sights
✔ 2 lunches
✔ Taxes and service charges

Not Included

✖ Drinks
✖ Tips for guide and driver
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional activities

Highly Recommended Optional Activities in Cappadocia

• Hot-Air Balloon Flight: €295 pp

• Balloon Watching Photo Tour: €60 pp

• Whirling Dervishes Show: €40 pp

• Turkish Night Show: €80 pp

• Turkish Bath (Hamam): €80 pp

• Horse Riding: €60 pp (1 hour)

• ATV / Quad Safari: €55 pp (1 hour)