Embark on a truly magical journey to one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth! This 2-day Cappadocia tour from Kemer takes you into a fairy-tale world of towering rock formations, mysterious underground cities, ancient cave churches, and hot air balloons drifting silently over breathtaking valleys at sunrise — all with comfortable hotel accommodation, breakfast, and dinner included.
Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia Tour with Hotel, Breakfast & Dinner
Description
Highlights
- Witness the breathtaking sunrise over Cappadocia with hundreds of hot air balloons filling the sky
- Explore the iconic fairy chimneys and surreal rock formations of Göreme, Devrent and Paşabağ
- Discover the mysterious depths of an ancient underground city carved through multiple floors
- Visit the famous Göreme Open-Air Museum with its stunning rock-carved churches and frescoes
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia (bookable separately)
- Optional Turkish Night entertainment with folk dances and cultural performances
- Comfortable hotel accommodation included — choice of 3-star or cave hotel
- Breakfast and dinner included on both days
- Comfortable round-trip transfer from all Kemer region hotels included
Full Description
**Day 1 — Night Departure & Arrival in Cappadocia**
Your extraordinary Cappadocia adventure begins with a late night pickup from your hotel in Kemer. Board your comfortable air-conditioned coach and settle in for the overnight journey through the heart of Turkey toward Central Anatolia. Rest stops are made along the way, and as dawn approaches, the alien landscape of Cappadocia gradually reveals itself outside your window — a world of volcanic rock, sculpted valleys, and towering fairy chimneys unlike anything you have ever seen before.
As the morning light breaks over the horizon, you'll have the chance to witness one of the most magical spectacles in all of Turkey — dozens of brightly coloured hot air balloons rising silently into the golden morning sky above the fairy chimneys and valleys of Cappadocia. Even from the ground, this sight is breathtaking and makes for some of the most extraordinary photographs of your entire trip. For those wishing to be among the balloons themselves, an optional hot air balloon ride can be arranged through your guide.
Your guided exploration begins with the legendary Göreme Open-Air Museum — a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing a remarkable collection of rock-carved Byzantine churches, chapels, and monasteries dating back over a thousand years, many still adorned with vivid and beautifully preserved frescoes. Your guide brings the extraordinary history of these ancient sites to life in a way that makes the visit truly unforgettable.
The tour continues through Devrent Valley — also known as the Valley of Imagination — where nature has sculpted the volcanic rock into extraordinary formations resembling animals, faces, and mythical creatures. Next comes the iconic Paşabağ (Monks Valley), home to some of Cappadocia's most dramatic and photogenic fairy chimney formations, rising like giant mushrooms from the valley floor.
After checking into your hotel and enjoying a delicious dinner, the evening offers the option to attend a Traditional Turkish Night — a lively and colourful cultural show featuring regional folk dances and performances from across Anatolia (available at extra cost).
**Day 2 — Underground City, Valleys & Return**
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, the second day begins with a descent into one of Cappadocia's extraordinary underground cities — a vast network of subterranean tunnels, rooms, and chambers carved deep into the volcanic rock by ancient civilisations seeking shelter. Walking through these fascinating underground passages and discovering how entire communities once lived beneath the earth is a genuinely awe-inspiring experience.
The afternoon continues with visits to more of Cappadocia's most spectacular valleys and viewpoints, with your guide providing fascinating insights at every stop. In the early evening, your coach departs Cappadocia for the long but comfortable overnight return journey to Kemer, arriving back in the early hours with a lifetime of memories from two extraordinary days in one of the world's most unique destinations.
Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfer from all Kemer region hotels in air-conditioned coach
- 1 night hotel accommodation (3-star hotel or cave hotel — choice at booking)
- Breakfast on Day 1 during the journey and breakfast on Day 2 at the hotel
- Dinner on Day 1 at the hotel
- Guided visit to Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Guided tours of Devrent Valley, Paşabağ and Cappadocia valleys
- Visit to an underground city
- Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide throughout
- Full insurance coverage
Doesn't Include
- Hot air balloon ride (optional — must be booked through your guide on site)
- Lunch on both days (available at local restaurants, own expense)
- Museum and site entrance fees (payable on site)
- Traditional Turkish Night show (optional, extra fee)
- Drinks during meals
- Single room supplement (extra charge applies — please notify at booking)
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Tips and gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with serious mobility limitations — the tour involves extensive walking and underground tunnel exploration
- People with claustrophobia — the underground city involves narrow, low tunnels
- Very young children — this is an extremely long 2-day tour with overnight travel
Important information
- Departure from Kemer is late at night — exact pickup time confirmed by the operator the day before
- Guests staying in Kaleiçi Old Town hotels should meet at McDonald's near Hadrian's Gate
- This tour involves overnight bus travel in both directions — bring a travel pillow and light blanket for comfort
- Hot air balloon flights MUST be booked through your tour guide — booking independently voids your tour insurance
- Any additional activities during the tour must also be booked through your guide for insurance coverage
- Children must present valid passports at museum entrances to verify age for ticket pricing
- Single room supplement applies — please notify at time of booking if a single room is required
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing for cool evenings and the underground city, sunscreen, a hat and an overnight bag
- Capacity is limited — early booking is strongly recommended