Discover Cappadocia with a Licensed Guide and Driver
At a glance
Discover Cappadocia with a Licensed Guide and Driver is a 7h private experience in Cappadocia, Turkey, operated by SUN SMILE TRAVEL. Prices start from $183.30 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Traveller 0–120
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Discover Cappadocia with a Licensed Guide & Driver
from $176.48
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30
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English Guide and Driver
from $275.74
English Guide and Driver Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30
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Spanish Guide and Driver
from $275.74
Spanish Guide and Driver Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30
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Chinese Guide and Driver
from $319.86
Chinese Guide and Driver Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30
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Italian Guide and Driver
from $352.95
Italian Guide and Driver Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Discover Cappadocia at your own pace with a licensed professional guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group. Choose the Red Tour, Green Tour, Mix Tour, or create your own itinerary.
Red Tour: Uçhisar Castle Panorama, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Love Valley, Avanos, Devrent Valley and Paşabağ.
Green Tour: Ortahisar Castle Panorama, Mustafapaşa Greek Village, Keşlik Monastery, Soğanlı Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley and local handicrafts.
Mix Tour: Göreme Panorama, Uçhisar Castle Panorama, Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley, Avanos Pottery, Devrent Valley and Paşabağ.
The tour includes private vehicle, professional driver, licensed guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off. Museum entrance fees, lunch, food and drinks are not included. After booking, we will contact you to plan the best route according to your interests and available time.
What's included
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Start your day with a breathtaking panoramic view over Göreme Valley. This is one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia, where you can admire the unique volcanic landscape, fairy chimneys, and learn about the geological formation of the region from your professional guide.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Visit the highest natural rock fortress in Cappadocia. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding valleys while your guide explains the history and strategic importance of Uçhisar throughout the centuries. This part of the tour is a panoramic visit only.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Explore Cappadocia's most famous historical attraction. Discover rock-cut churches, monasteries, chapels, and remarkable Byzantine frescoes dating from the 10th to the 13th centuries while learning about early Christian life in the region
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Stop 4 · 15m
Stop at the famous Love Valley, known for its impressive rock formations and breathtaking scenery. This is one of the most photographed locations in Cappadocia.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Visit the charming riverside town of Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition dating back more than 4,000 years. Watch a live pottery demonstration by local artisans and, if you wish, try making your own pottery on the traditional wheel.
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Stop 6 · 1h
Discover Cappadocia's iconic fairy chimneys with their unique mushroom-shaped formations. Learn about the hermit monks who once lived inside these rock dwellings and enjoy walking through this extraordinary valley.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Explore a fascinating landscape filled with naturally shaped rock formations resembling animals and various figures. Let your imagination guide you as your guide points out the valley's most famous formations.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Begin your journey with a stop at the panoramic viewpoint of Ortahisar, home to one of Cappadocia's largest natural rock castles. Enjoy magnificent views while your guide introduces the history, culture, and unique geological formations of the region.
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Stop 9 · 30m
Visit the charming old Greek village of Mustafapaşa, famous for its beautifully preserved stone mansions, narrow streets, and rich Greek-Ottoman heritage. Learn about the population exchange between Greece and Turkey and explore this peaceful historic town.
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Stop 10 · 15m
Discover one of Cappadocia's hidden treasures. The Keşlik Monastery complex features rock-cut churches, monks' living quarters, dining halls, and impressive frescoes dating back to the Byzantine period.
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Stop 11 · 30m
Explore the peaceful Soğanlı Valley, known for its rock-cut churches, ancient cave dwellings, and spectacular natural scenery. Enjoy a relaxing walk through one of Cappadocia's most authentic and less crowded valleys.
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Stop 12 · 1h
Descend into one of Cappadocia's largest and most fascinating underground cities. Explore its tunnels, storage rooms, kitchens, churches, wineries, ventilation systems, and living quarters while learning how thousands of early Christians lived safely underground for months.
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Stop 13 · 15m
Stop at the famous Pigeon Valley to admire its breathtaking landscape and thousands of ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. Your guide will explain the important role pigeons played in Cappadocia's agricultural history.
Meeting point
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Please be ready at the reception at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
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Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Discover Cappadocia with a Licensed Guide and Driver take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $183.30 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Please be ready at the reception at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Spanish.
