Cappadocia Tours

Cappadocia Tours & Activities

Everything we run in Cappadocia, in one place: sunrise balloon flights, the Red and Green day tours, ATV and horseback rides through the valleys, and complete trips from Istanbul with flights and a cave hotel included. Prices are per person with hotel pickup, and every tour can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.

  • 21 tours
  • From $40
  • 4.9 · 1,284 reviews
  • Free cancellation up to 24h

Which tour is right for you?

Pick the one that sounds like you.

  • Fairy chimneys of Göreme on the Red Tour

    First visit, two nights

    Do the Red Tour one day, the Green Tour the next, and fly on your first morning so a weather cancellation still has a backup. Most guests book exactly this.

  • Galata Tower and the Bosphorus, Istanbul

    Coming from Istanbul

    Fly in at dawn and back the same evening, or stay a night for the balloon. Flights, transfers, hotel and tours come as one price and one booking.

  • ATV riders in Rose Valley at sunset

    Rather be outdoors than on a bus

    ATV and horseback rides, jeep safaris and valley hikes fill an afternoon. The sunset slots are the ones worth planning around.

  • A couple holding hands under hot air balloons

    Celebrating something

    A private balloon basket, a proposal in a quiet valley, a sunrise photoshoot in a flying dress. Tell us the date and we plan the rest.

Hot Air Balloon

Three ways to fly: the standard sunrise flight, a smaller comfort basket with a longer flight, or a private basket for two to four.

All balloon flights
  • Hot air balloons rising over Göreme at sunrise, CappadociaBest seller

    1h flight · Balloon flight

    Hot Air Balloon Flight

    Sunrise over the fairy chimneys, 60 minutes aloft.

    4.9(1,204 reviews)

    From $249

  • Passengers at the rail of a hot air balloon basket over Cappadocia

    75–90 min flight · Balloon flight

    Comfort Balloon Flight

    Smaller basket, longer flight, more room at the rail.

    4.9(318 reviews)

    From $349

  • A hot air balloon being inflated in the dark before a private sunrise flight

    60–75 min flight · Balloon flight

    Private Balloon Flight

    A basket for two to four, with a pilot who follows your plan.

    5.0(64 reviews)

    From $950

Day Tours

Guided small-group tours of the north (Red), the south (Green) and the quieter far south (Blue), plus a private car with your own guide.

All day tours
  • Fairy chimneys of Göreme seen on the Cappadocia Red TourMost popular

    Full day · Day tour

    Red Tour (North Cappadocia)

    Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent, Uçhisar.

    4.9(642 reviews)

    From $55

  • Ihlara Valley canyon walk on the Cappadocia Green Tour

    Full day · Day tour

    Green Tour (South Cappadocia)

    Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley hike, Pigeon Valley.

    4.8(587 reviews)

    From $65

  • Sunlit interior of a rock-cut church visited on the Cappadocia Blue Tour

    Full day · Day tour

    Blue Tour (Soğanlı & Mustafapaşa)

    Rock churches of Soğanlı, Keşlik Monastery and a Greek village.

    4.8(142 reviews)

    From $70

  • A guide showing two guests the rock formations on a private Cappadocia tour

    Full day · Day tour

    Private Cappadocia Tour

    Your own guide and car, any route, your pace.

    5.0(211 reviews)

    From $95

  • Panorama of Cappadocia's valleys covered by the 2-day Red and Green comboSave $10

    2 days · Day tour

    2-Day Red & Green Combo

    Both classic tours on consecutive days, one booking.

    4.9(201 reviews)

    From $110

Activities

Two to four hours outdoors, mostly in the late afternoon when the light turns the valleys orange.

All activities
  • A group on ATVs at a viewpoint over the Cappadocia valleys

    2h · Activity

    ATV Tour

    Quad bikes through Rose Valley and Love Valley.

    4.8(356 reviews)

    From $40

  • ATV riders on a dusty trail in Rose Valley, Cappadocia, at sunset

    2h · Activity

    Sunset ATV Tour

    Rose and Red Valley as the rocks turn gold.

    4.9(418 reviews)

    From $45

  • Riders on horseback among the fairy chimneys near Göreme, Cappadocia

    2h · Activity

    Horse Riding Tour

    Through the valleys of the land of beautiful horses.

    4.9(233 reviews)

    From $40

  • A red jeep parked under hot air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia

    2.5h · Activity

    Jeep Safari

    Off-road to the viewpoints the tour buses can't reach.

    4.8(188 reviews)

    From $60

  • A hiker on a winding trail through a Cappadocia valley

    4h · Activity

    Valley Hiking Tour

    Rose, Red and Meskendir valleys on foot with a local guide.

    4.9(97 reviews)

    From $50

  • Whirling dervishes performing under stage lights at a Turkish night show

    3.5h · Activity

    Turkish Night Show

    Dinner, folk dances and whirling dervishes in a cave restaurant.

    4.6(264 reviews)

    From $55

  • A woman in a red dress posing with hot air balloons at sunrise in Cappadocia

    1.5h · Activity

    Sunrise Photoshoot with Flying Dress

    A professional photographer, a rooftop and the balloons behind you.

    4.9(152 reviews)

    From $150

  • A couple holding hands while hot air balloons rise over Cappadocia

    Custom · Activity

    Proposal & Honeymoon Package

    A quiet valley, a photographer who stays hidden, and the balloons.

    5.0(48 reviews)

    From $290

Tours from Istanbul

Fly out of IST or SAW in the morning and land among the fairy chimneys by 9am. Flights, transfers and tours in one price.

All tours from Istanbul
  • Fairy chimneys under a bright sky on the 1-day tour from Istanbul

    1 day · From Istanbul

    1-Day Tour from Istanbul

    Morning flight, the Red Tour, evening flight back.

    4.8(121 reviews)

    From $290

  • Cave hotel terrace with balloons over Göreme, part of the 2-day tour from IstanbulAll-inclusive

    2 days · From Istanbul

    2-Day Tour from Istanbul

    Flights, cave hotel, balloon and both day tours.

    4.8(176 reviews)

    From $390

  • Cappadocia valleys at sunset on the last evening of the 3-day tour from Istanbul

    3 days · From Istanbul

    3-Day Tour from Istanbul

    The 2-day plan plus an activity and a backup balloon morning.

    4.9(88 reviews)

    From $540

Multi-day Packages

Two or three nights in a cave hotel with the balloon and both day tours arranged, for guests already in Cappadocia or arriving on their own.

All packages
  • Cave hotel terrace at sunset with a view over Göreme, Cappadocia

    2 days · Package

    2-Day Cappadocia Package

    Cave hotel, balloon flight and both day tours, no flights.

    4.8(76 reviews)

    From $280

  • Aerial view of a cave hotel with a pool among the rock formations of Cappadocia

    3 days · Package

    3-Day Cappadocia Package

    Three nights, the balloon, both tours and a sunset activity.

    4.9(63 reviews)

    From $420

Before you book

How to choose a Cappadocia tour

Five things we tell every guest who messages us before booking. They save more trips than any discount.

Book the balloon for your first morning

Balloon flights depend on the Civil Aviation Authority's call at around 5am, and a few mornings each month don't fly. Put the flight on your first morning, not your last, so a cancellation simply moves to the next day. If the weather says no twice, you get a full refund within 3 business days. What happens if your flight is cancelled.

Red or Green? Do both if you have two days

The Red Tour covers the postcard north: Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent and Uçhisar. The Green Tour heads south for Derinkuyu Underground City and a walk through Ihlara Valley. They don't overlap, and most guests do one each day. With a single day, first-timers pick Red. Red vs Green compared.

What the “from” prices include

Every price on this page is per person and includes hotel pickup, a licensed English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch on day tours. Balloon prices move with season and demand; you see the live price for your date before paying, and nothing is added at checkout. Cancellation policy.

Small groups, real pickup times

Day tours are capped at 14 guests in a minibus, never a coach. Pickup runs from hotels in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Ortahisar, and you get the exact time on WhatsApp the evening before.

How many days you need

Two nights cover the balloon, both day tours and a backup morning. Three let you add an activity and slow down. Day-trippers from Istanbul can still do the Red Tour and be back the same night. How many days do you need?.

FAQ

Before you pick a tour

The questions guests ask us on WhatsApp before booking, answered in short.

All questions
Which Cappadocia tour is best for first-time visitors?

The Red Tour. It covers the sights people come for in one day: Göreme Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ and Devrent, and Uçhisar Castle. Add the Green Tour on day two if you have it. Red Tour (North Cappadocia).

How much do Cappadocia tours cost?

Activities start from $40, day tours from $55 and the sunrise balloon flight from $249 per person. Trips from Istanbul with flights and a hotel start from $290. See how balloon prices change by month.

Are the tours private or in a group?

Day tours and activities run in small groups of up to 14. If you would rather set your own pace, the private tour gives you a car, a driver and a licensed guide for the day. Private Cappadocia Tour.

Can I book a Cappadocia tour from Istanbul?

Yes. Our 1, 2 and 3-day trips from Istanbul include return flights from IST or SAW, airport transfers, the tours and, for the overnight options, a cave hotel. Tours from Istanbul.

Do tours run in winter?

Yes, all year. Day tours and activities run daily. Balloons fly on most winter mornings, but weather cancellations are more common from December to February, so keep a spare morning. Best time to visit Cappadocia.

Can I combine two tours on the same day?

A balloon flight ends by about 8am, so it pairs with any day tour. Sunset ATV and horse rides start around 4pm and fit after the Red or Green tour. We line up the pickups for you. Sunset ATV Tour.

Two days or five, we'll plan them with you

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