Our Cappadocia holidays & tours
There’s a bizarreness to Cappadocia that is mirrored by the pendulous hot air balloons that hang above it – wherever you look, sky or land, there are shapes and colours. Geology has gone mad at ground level, where fairy chimneys of rock rise in colourful valleys; even more colourful balloons pass overhead. Whether you’re visiting as part of a wider tour of Turkey, or here to explore the walking routes, our Cappadocia holidays show you rural life beyond the postcard-prettiness of the landscape, and you’ll meet nomadic tribes and skilled craftspeople, stay in locally-owned cave hotels, and try Cappadocian specialities – from pide to moussaka.
Our top Cappadocia holidays
Cappadocia walking holiday in Turkey
From
Ł1429 to Ł1649
8 days
ex flights
Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Small group2026: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 26 Dec, 2027: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Nov
Walking in Cappadocia holiday
From
Ł895 to Ł1195
8 days
ex flights
Discover Cappadocia and central Turkey
Small group2025: 20 Dec, 2026: 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 2027: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 22 Dec
Turkey highlights holiday, in comfort
From
US $1553 to US $3100
10 days
ex flights
Unveil the beauty of Istanbul and beyond
Tailor made
Istanbul to Cappadocia holiday in Turkey
From
US $1175 to US $2350
8 days
ex flights
Discover Turkey's ancient wonders
Tailor made
Turkey small group holiday
From
Ł2655 to Ł3100
15 days
ex flights
Experience stunning sights & tantalising tastes of Turkey
Small group2026: 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 6 May, 7 May, 8 May, 9 May, 11 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 28 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 15 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep ...
Turkey history and culture holiday
From
US $1175 to US $2350
9 days
ex flights
Discover Turkey's rich heritage: from Istanbul to Troy
Tailor made
Cappadocia short break
From
Ł750
5 days
ex flights
Explore Cappadocia's lunar landscapes and fascinating ancient sites
Tailor made
Eastern Turkey cultural tour
From
Ł1646 to Ł2195
9 days
ex flights
Ancient wonders & landscapes of Eastern Turkey
Small group2026: 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
Essential Turkey group tour
From
US $2763 to US $2978
12 days
ex flights
Discover the ancient wonders of Turkey in 12 days
Small group2026: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 16 Dec, 24 Dec
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Cappadocia map & highlights
Turkey’s iconic Cappadocia region, separated from the Mediterranean by the stormy Taurus Mountains, can be discovered from above, by hot air balloon, and from below in its fascinating underground sanctuaries. But we suggest that one of the best ways to explore is on foot, hiking with a guide around the many valleys surrounding Göreme to admire the unique, mushroom-shaped fairy chimney rock formations which honeycomb the landscape, and the churches and caves that have been craftily carved into them. Sunsets over this striking terrain, carved by centuries of volcanic activity and water erosion, can be absolutely beguiling and there is no end of suitable vantage points.
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Derinkuyu
2. Devrent (Imagination) Valley
3. Göreme
4. Kaymakli
5. Love Valley
6. Monks’ Valley
7. Özkonak
8. Uchisar
2. Devrent (Imagination) Valley
3. Göreme
4. Kaymakli
5. Love Valley
6. Monks’ Valley
7. Özkonak
8. Uchisar
Derinkuyu
1. Derinkuyu
The underground cities of Cappadocia are among the world’s most impressive feats of architecture, and Derinkuyu may be the finest example. It reaches down an incredible 85 metres, has over 600 hidden entrances and some 15,000 ventilation ducts, along with water wells, wineries and crafty defensive mechanisms. Come the zombie apocalypse, we know where we’re heading.
Devrent (Imagination) Valley
2. Devrent (Imagination) Valley
Unlike other valleys in Cappadocia, there is no manmade architecture in the lunar-like Devrent Valley. But what makes it so interesting is the many curious rock formations dotted around, that take on the shape of camels, snakes, dolphins or whatever else piques your imagination. A fun walk to take with younger children.
Göreme
3. Göreme
The main tourism base in Cappadocia for walking and ballooning, Göreme is surrounded by fairy chimneys, ancient rock architecture and underground cities. A key site is the Göreme open-air museum, which was one of Turkey’s earliest World Heritage Sites and where there are several impressive rock-hewn churches and monasteries that date back centuries.
Kaymakli
4. Kaymakli
The largest of Cappadocia’s 40-odd underground cities, many of Kaymakli’s caves and tunnels are still used for storage by local residents today. Like others of its type, Kaymakli had its own wells, ventilation system, church and fortifications against invaders. Among the most interesting features is a large andesite rock that would have been used for processing copper.
Love Valley
5. Love Valley
So-named for the phallic-shaped rock formations with which it has been generously endowed by Mother Nature, Love Valley is one of the most popular walking locations in Cappadocia. The erotically eroded columns of volcanic ash here are easily accessible from Göreme, and the valley can be explored in around two and a half hours.
Monks’ Valley
6. Monks’ Valley
The soft rock of Cappadocia was ideal for hollowing out, and this valley, also known as ‘Pacha’s Vineyard’, is dotted with caves that were inhabited by monks. You can peer inside some of these refuges by climbing up the narrow rock staircases, some 15m high. The fairy chimneys of Monks’ Valley, several of which support multiple cones, are among the most distinctive in the region.
Özkonak
7. Özkonak
This underground city, which would have been able to house 60,000 people for up to three months, was discovered by a local farmer in the 1970s. And it was secure: it’s thought that there were holes in the rock used to dump hot oil on enemies. Only four floors of the complex are open to visitors but it has a further six, reaching a depth of 40m.
Uchisar
8. Uchisar
Just outside Göreme, the hilltop citadel of Uchisar is like something drawn from the pages of Tolkien. The hill is pockmarked with caves, many of them connected to each other, and some now in use as pigeon houses. It is thought tunnels would once have reached far underground, while the surrounding fairy chimneys were converted to tombs in Roman times.
Our Cappadocia holidays reviews
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Sarah Nicolson21 Sep 2025
I would rate our holiday very highly.read more
Martin Samuels13 Jul 2025
Excellent. The hotel, the guide, the walks, the views, the visits, the food - all were great. The host company, have again done a superb job.read more
Carrie Dare19 Apr 2025
The most memorable part of the holiday was getting to experience and truly understand a culture that is so different than mine and at times misunderstood in my country... It will go down as a lifetime memory that my son and I share together.read more
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