Take an overnight bus from Marmaris to Cappadocia; take part in Northern and Southern Cappadocia tour, hear about the history of this magical region from your professional guide, take an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the stunning valleys of Cappadocia, explore the amazing valleys by walking on your own and experience sleeping a cave hotel…

Tour itinerary

Day 1- Overnight bus to Cappadocia

Pick up from your Marmaris hotel and transfer to the bus station for an overnight bus to Cappadocia.

Day 2- Arrival in Cappadocia   

Early morning arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to your hotel.

Optional: Turkish night show, whirling dervishes’ ceremony, horseback riding tour or quad bike tour.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 3- Southern Cappadocia Tour

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight

Your tour guide and driver will meet you up at your hotel in Cappadocia between 9:30 and 9:45am for a full day Southern Cappadocia Tour.

Your guide will tell you information about the region and details of each place that you visit; they will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.

The first stop of the tour is at Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint – the very best place to photograph Göreme and its surroundings. From there you will go to visit and explore an underground city, at either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli. Then you will take a walk in the beautiful Ihlara Valley, (about 3 or 4 km) visiting churches and points of interest along the way.  Lunch will be taken at Belisirma Village, at the end of your walk, where you can refresh your tired feet in the Melendiz River. After lunch you will see the spectacular fairy chimneys at Yaprakhisar before visiting Selime Cathedral Rock Monastery. Take the opportunity for a nap for an hour or so as you drive back towards Göreme, waking to take a look at Pigeon Valley and hear about the role of pigeons in the region. Just opposite the Pigeon Valley viewpoint you can, learn about Onyx and semi-precious stones being worked into jewellery and ornaments.  If there is time, you may be lucky and get to try some of the famous Turkish delight and typical dried fruits of a local vendor.

You will return to your hotel at around 18:00 – 18:30 with full of happy memories from your day.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 4- Northern Cappadocia Tour

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cappadocia between 9:30 and 9:45 AM for a full-day Northern Cappadocia tour.

Your guide will share fascinating insights about the region and provide detailed information about each site you visit. They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.

The tour begins with a scenic drive to Uçhisar Castle, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the entire region. Next, you’ll visit the Zelve Open-Air Museum, home to some of the best-preserved and most documented ancient churches, waiting for you to explore.

Lunch will be served in Avanos, a charming town on the Kızılırmak River (Red River) known for its pottery-making tradition, which dates back nearly 5,000 years. You can even try your hand at the potter’s wheel to see if you have a hidden talent!

The adventure continues with a walk through Paşabağ, where you’ll marvel at the unique fairy chimneys, some with multiple “heads.” You’ll also see the iconic ‘Family’ of fairy chimneys, symbols of Cappadocia, and visit Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where you’ll encounter numerous rock formations resembling animals—how many can you spot?

Final Stop is Love Valley. Conclude your tour at Love Valley, where you’ll admire the towering, phallic-shaped rock formations that make this area famous. Take in the surreal landscape of Cappadocia from this panoramic viewpoint—perfect for capturing unforgettable photos. Your tour will end around 5:00 PM, with a transfer back to your hotel.

Day 5- Free day & Bus to next destination

Its a free day untill your bus departure to nex destination. This day you may do a walk on your won thorugh the beautiful valleys of Cappadocia. About half an hour before your bus departs, we will pick you up from your hotel transfer to bus station for your overnight bus to next destination.