Cappadocia Excursions
Book a Cappadocia tour from Antalya with overnight accommodation. Hot air balloon at sunrise, Göreme Open Air Museum, underground cities.
Cultural & Historical Tours in Cappadocia
Navigate the secret corridors of Kaymakli’s subterranean world and stand before the ancient, hand-painted walls of Goreme’s rock churches. We skip the dry dates and focus on the hidden lives of the people who carved these sanctuaries by hand.
Adventure & Nature Tours in Cappadocia
Leave the paved roads behind for a rugged quad-biking trek through the jagged formations of Sword Valley. Whether on four wheels or horseback, these trails take you deep into the dusty, untouched heart of the Anatolian canyons.
Cappadocia Tour from Antalya
Cappadocia sits 550km northeast of Antalya — about 7 hours by road through the Taurus Mountains. The landscape looks like nothing else in Turkey. Volcanic eruptions millions of years ago deposited thick ash across the plateau. Wind and rain carved it into thousands of cone-shaped formations called fairy chimneys. Early Christians then carved entire cities into the rock.
The hot air balloon flights at sunrise are the most famous experience in Cappadocia. Around 100 balloons lift off simultaneously from Göreme each morning when conditions allow. You float above the valleys for 1 hour watching the light change across the formations. The experience is weather-dependent — flights occasionally cancel due to wind.
Göreme Open Air Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a monastery complex with rock-cut churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes from the 10th and 11th centuries. Kaymakli Underground City descends 8 floors below ground, carved by early Christians as a refuge. The passages are narrow and low — not suitable for claustrophobia.
All Cappadocia tours from Antalya include hotel pickup, overnight accommodation in a cave hotel or standard hotel, English-speaking guide throughout, and return transfer. The 2-day format gives you one full day in Cappadocia plus the balloon flight option in the morning.
Planning Your Cappadocia Trip from Antalya
- Journey time: 7 hours from Antalya by road. Departure is early morning — typically 6:00-7:00 AM. The drive passes through Taurus Mountains with rest stops along the way.
- Best time to visit: April through November. Hot air balloon flights operate year-round but cancel more frequently in winter due to wind. Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists.
- Hot air balloon: Balloon flights are not included in standard tour prices — booked separately on arrival. Cost is approximately €150-200 per person. Book in advance during peak season as flights sell out.
- Accommodation: Tours include one night in Cappadocia. Cave hotels are the most popular option — rooms carved directly into volcanic rock. Standard hotel option also available.
- What to bring: Warm layers — Cappadocia is 1,000m above sea level and gets cold at night even in summer. Comfortable walking shoes for underground cities and open air museums. Camera essential.
- Hotel pickup: All tours pick up from Antalya, Belek, Kemer, Side, and Alanya hotels. Pickup time confirmed the day before departure.
Cappadocia Excursions FAQ
Absolutely. While it’s a 7-hour drive, we turn it into a scenic road trip through the Taurus Mountains with frequent breaks. Witnessing a sunrise filled with balloons over a lunar landscape is a once-in-a-lifetime trade-off.
Yes. We provide complimentary door-to-door pickups from all hotels in Antalya, Lara, and Konyaalti. Our drivers collect you from your main gate, ensuring a seamless start to your multi-day adventure.
You can reserve your balloon slot through us without any upfront payment. We work with the most reliable local pilots and prioritize your safety. If the wind cancels the flight, you don’t lose a penny.
The drive is approximately 550km and takes 7 hours. Departure is early morning from your hotel. The route passes through the Taurus Mountains with rest stops at scenic viewpoints and local restaurants.
No. Hot air balloon flights are booked separately on arrival in Cappadocia and cost approximately €150-200 per person depending on the operator. We can arrange the booking for you in advance. Flights are weather-dependent and occasionally cancel due to wind conditions.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by comfortable minibus, English-speaking guide, overnight accommodation (cave hotel or standard), entrance fees to Göreme Open Air Museum and Kaymakli Underground City, and all meals on day one. Not included: hot air balloon, personal drinks, tips.
A day trip is not practical — the drive is 7 hours each way. A 2-day overnight tour is the minimum to see the main sites comfortably. We offer 2-day and 3-day options depending on how much time you want to spend.
April through June and September through November offer the best conditions — mild temperatures, good visibility for balloon flights, and fewer tourists than peak summer. July and August are busiest. Winter visits are possible but balloon flights cancel more frequently.
Yes, with some considerations. Underground cities have low, narrow passages — not suitable for very young children or anyone with claustrophobia. Open air museums, ATV tours, and horse riding are all family-friendly. Balloon flights have minimum age/weight requirements depending on the operator.
The Red Tour covers Göreme Open Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle, Avanos pottery, Derinkuyu Underground City, and sunset at Love Valley. The Green Tour covers Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, and the underground city of Kaymakli. The Mix Tour combines highlights of both.
