Cappadocia/Hacıbektaş Tour/3 Days 2 Nights
Tour Detail
The Cappadocia & Hacıbektaş Tour, which brings together the mystical spirit of Anatolia, its intellectual depth, and the miracles of nature on a single route, is a unique journey that speaks to both your heart and mind. On one side, mysterious cities extending seven layers beneath the earth await you, while on the other, a peaceful dervish lodge where the philosophy of "even if you are crushed, do not crush" has sprouted stands ready.
Gate of Wisdom and Tolerance: Hacıbektaş-ı Veli
Hacı Bektaş, the spiritual peak of our journey, is one of the most important centers of Anatolian enlightenment. While visiting the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Museum and Complex; as you wander among the Lion Fountain, the Three Gates, and the modest living quarters of the dervishes, you will feel a profound sense of peace. Breathing in this ancient philosophy built on tolerance, love, and humanity up close will allow you to distance yourself from the complexities of the modern world and experience spiritual renewal.
Fairy Tale World of the Fairy Chimneys: Cappadocia
When we turn our route into a work of art by nature, Cappadocia appears before us. The fairy chimneys shaped over millions of years by wind and rain, monasteries carved into valley slopes, and Göreme Open-Air Museum bearing traces of the early Christian period will take you into a time tunnel. As you examine the massive rock formations at Paşabağları and view the enchanting panorama of the region from Uçhisar Castle, you will see with your own eyes why the area is called the "Land of Beautiful Horses."
Underground Cities and Handicrafts
Cappadocia's underground is just as fascinating as its above-ground. Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground Cities, built thousands of years ago for defense and shelter, with every detail considered from ventilation systems to food storage, will lead you on an exploration through engineering marvel tunnels. At the end of the tour, you can create your own piece in Avanos pottery workshops shaped by the clay of the Kızılırmak River and touch this millennia-old tradition.
Highlights of the Tour:
Mystical Atmosphere: A cultural and spiritual journey in the presence of Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli.
Visual Feast: The fairy-tale landscape created by balloons floating in the sky at dawn.
Local Flavors: Taste test of Testi Kebabı and wines from the region's famous vineyards.
This tour is not merely a geographical trip; it is a gateway to Anatolia's ancient culture, philosophy, and nature. Prepare to surrender yourself to the embrace of history and spirituality.
SPECIAL DATES 3 Days 2 Nights
Hacı Bektaş
Cappadocia
5-Star Hotel Accommodation
NOTE: THE GUIDE MAY CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE PROGRAM IF NECESSARY.
Tour Program
Day 1: Selime Cathedral/Underground City/Güvercinlik Valley/Paşabağ Open-Air Museum/Devrent Valley/Avanos Pottery Workshop
After our night journey, we set off early in the morning to visit Selime Cathedral for the Cappadocia Hacıbektaş Tour. Selime Cathedral is a large rock church located in the Selime district of Aksaray in the Cappadocia region. Dating back to the Byzantine era, this cathedral was carved into the rocks and features a spacious prayer hall, monk cells, and walls adorned with frescoes. Located near the entrance of Ihlara Valley, Selime has historically been a religious center used by early Christian communities. Offering visitors an impressive view and a historical atmosphere, this cathedral is one of Cappadocia's major tourist attractions. After our break, we head towards Kaymaklı Underground City. (In case of high crowds, Derinkuyu Underground City will be visited.) With approximately 4,500 years of usage history, we carry out our underground city tour guided by our guide, which inspires admiration both for its architectural features and its intended use. You will be amazed at every step of this underground city where thousands of people once lived. The Kaymaklı Underground City, formed from tuff rocks and originally built during the Hittite period, later expanded and transformed into an underground city during the Roman and Byzantine periods. After completing our tour of Kaymaklı Underground City, we board our bus and head towards Güvercinlik Valley. From Güvercinlik Valley, where you can capture magnificent photos combining nazar and pottery trees, we take a photo break. After our break, we proceed to the restaurant where we will have lunch. Following lunch, we are given 1 hour of free time for an ATV Safari. During the 1-hour free time, guests who do not wish to participate in the activity can enjoy tea or coffee and go for a walk.
ATV Tour (Extra): For the ATV tour, one of the fun activities in Cappadocia, we drop off interested guests at the area where they will ride the ATVs. Accompanied by instructors, during the adrenaline-filled journey among fairy chimneys; Çavuşin Panorama and Kızılçukur Valley are among the places to see. We complete the enjoyable tour with photo breaks and return to the starting point.
We pick up the guests returning from the activities and head to Paşabağ, where we will get a close look at the large and hat-shaped fairy chimneys. At Paşabağ, after receiving information about the fairy chimneys from our guide, you can walk among the fairy chimneys and take wonderful photos. When our allocated time at Paşabağ ends, we meet on our bus and move to Devrent Valley, also known as Dream Valley. The reason it is called Dream Valley is that you can shape the fairy chimneys according to your imagination and liken them to various beings. After our guide shows us the fairy chimneys resembling a dancing bride and groom and a sitting camel, we take a short photo break. After finishing our photo break, we proceed to the final stop of the day: the Pottery Workshop. Here, our master explains and demonstrates how pottery was made in ancient times, then selects one guest from among the visitors and, with his entertaining narration, tries to make them create a piece of pottery. Afterward, after receiving information from the master about the products, we allow time for shopping. Here, you can purchase pottery items and souvenirs. After our shopping, we board our bus and head towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Interested guests may optionally join the local Turkish Night event after dinner.
Turkish Night (Extra): For the Turkish Night event, at the time determined by our guide, we board our bus from in front of our hotel and head to our cave restaurant carved from rock where the evening will take place. During the evening, which includes unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and mezes, we will watch performances such as courtship rituals, henna ceremonies, weddings, and folk dances that depict Turkish regional culture. At the end of the evening, we board our bus again and head back to our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken in Aksaray. (Extra)
Lunch: Will be taken at regional restaurants. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 5-Star Regional Hotels
Day 2: Love Valley Balloon Ride Tour/Open Air Museum/Çavuşin Village ATV Tour/Sayan Onyx Stone Workshop
Guests who wish may join the Balloon or Balloon Viewing tour early in the morning. After the extra tours conclude, we will return to the hotel.
Balloon Tour (Extra): We meet with guests who wish to participate at a predetermined early morning time in the lobby and transfer them to the balloon launch area. We watch the balloons being prepared. Once preparations are complete, we take off. During our approximately one-hour balloon ride, accompanied by sunrise, we will witness the unique artistry of nature, observing the fairy chimneys and the entire region. After our balloon tour concludes and we land at designated points, certificates are presented alongside champagne service, making the Cappadocia Balloon Tour an unforgettable activity that must be done. (FOR GUESTS WHO RODE THE BALLOON ONLY) After receiving our certificates, we head back to our hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel after the balloon tour, you will have sufficient time to prepare for the day's program.
Balloon Viewing Tour (Extra): Guests who wish can join our extra balloon viewing tour (Extra). On this tour, we go to Love Valley where we can see the preparations before the balloons take off. Accompanied by sunrise, we watch the magnificent sight created by the balloons in the sky. Under this wonderful atmosphere, you can capture unforgettable photos and immortalize this moment. After our Balloon Viewing tour, upon arrival at our hotel, you will have sufficient time to prepare for the day's program.
Cappadocia Hacıbektaş Tour: On the 3rd day, after having breakfast at our hotel, we visit a leather workshop where we learn about Turkish leather art, which has held an important place in the world since early history, and watch a fashion show. After enjoying the show and shopping, we head towards Ürgüp. Our next stop is a shop visit offering milk-roasted pumpkin seeds unique to the Cappadocia region and many other local varieties. After a short shopping break here, we board our bus and head to the Open-Air Museum, one of the most significant sites in the historical development of Christianity. After completing our visit there, we gather on the bus and proceed to the restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we move to the Onyx Stone Workshop. In this workshop visit, we will observe how onyx stone extracted from the volcanic Cappadocia region, along with semi-precious and precious stones from various depths, is processed and placed on display counters. Afterward, we provide a shopping break for guests who wish. Following the conclusion of shopping, we head back to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Guests who wish may additionally join the special regional Turkish Night event after dinner.
Turkish Night (Extra): For the Turkish Night event, at the time determined by our guide, we board our bus from in front of our hotel and head to our cave restaurant carved into rock, where the evening will be held. This night includes unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mezes. We will watch performances depicting Turkish traditions such as bride proposal ceremonies, henna nights, weddings, and folk dances. At the end of the evening, we board our bus again and head back to our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at regional restaurants. (Extra)
Dinner: To be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Accommodation: 5-Star Regional Hotels
Day 3: Mustafapaşa / Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Tomb / Istanbul
On the last day of the Cappadocia Hacıbektaş Tour, after our morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Sinassos – Mustafa Paşa, an old Greek village. We enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Mustafa Paşa, where we can see some of the finest examples of Greek stone craftsmanship. After completing our visit to Mustafa Paşa, we leave Nevşehir and head towards the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Mausoleum. Upon arrival at the mausoleum, we begin our visit guided by our tour guide.
We visit the Üçler Fountain located in the outer courtyard, the Main Courtyard (Kitchen, Square House), and the Inner Courtyard (Pir House, Hacı Bektaş Veli Mausoleum). Following our visit to the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Mausoleum, we conclude the Cappadocia Hacıbektaş Tour and begin our return journey.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken separately at local restaurants in the region. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at a rest facility along the route. (Extra)
Accommodation: This is the return day. There will be no overnight stay at a hotel.
Departure Points
- Beylikdüzü (Opposite Marmarapark, in front of Otokoç)
- Avcılar (Next to the Metrobus Stop)
- Sefaköy (Next to the Metrobus Stop)
- Incirli (Metrobus, in front of Nevada Cafe)
- Mecidiyeköy (in front of Nevada Cafe)
- Kadıköy (in front of the Marriage Office)
- Bostanci (Bridge)
- Kartal (Bridge)
- Pendik (Bridge)
- Gebze Center Lukoil gas station exit bus stop
- Izmit Public House Stop (Stops Under Adnan Menderes Bridge, Ankara Direction)
- SAKARYA Tank-Palett Bus Stop (in front of Radisson Blue Hotel)
- Bolu Unova Facility
- In front of Ankara Armada Mall
What's Included
2 Nights Accommodation
3-Day Tour Included in the Program
Travel Insurance
Professional Guiding
Open Buffet Breakfasts at the Hotel
Open Buffet Dinners at the Hotel
Not Included
Beverages Included with All Meals
Extra Activities
Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees (Museum Card Civilian 200 TL, Balloon Tour 300 ₺)
ATV Safari for 2 people, 1 hour; 1500 ₺
Turkish Night; 1900 ₺ (with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and mezes)
First Day Breakfast and Lunch
General Information
OUR TOUR DEPARTURE IS ON THE DATES SPECIFIED.
Our tour duration is 4 Nights and 5 Days. Hotel accommodation takes place for 3 Nights.
Absolute seat number promises or guarantees cannot be given during the tour. Please do not insist on this.
Our vehicles depart from the designated departure points at the specified times for each tour. Please be ready at the departure point at least 5 minutes before the departure time. Our vehicles depart exactly at the scheduled time. Guests who arrive late and cannot join the tour cannot make any claims for compensation. Before the tour start date, the contact number of the tour staff will be sent to your phone number provided during reservation as a short message. Please ensure that the contact number you provided is correct. Otherwise, responsibility lies with you.
In cases where children under 18 years old (not considered legally adult) do not participate in the tour accompanied by one or both of their parents, it is mandatory for the required consent forms to be carried by the individuals during travel.
The guide has the right to make changes in timing and program flow, provided that the entire program is executed, when deemed necessary due to weather conditions and adverse road conditions, etc. Hotels specified in the program may be replaced with others of equivalent standards and category.
Our tour is a package consisting of guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing tours, and cannot be considered separately. Unused rights such as transportation, accommodation, sightseeing tours, etc., are not refundable.
Tatilciniz Turizm is not responsible for tours that cannot be conducted due to bad weather before or during the tour.
If sufficient majority is not achieved, the tour may be postponed to another date or cancelled. In such a case, we are obliged to notify our guests personally one (1) day in advance. The Minimum Number of Participants is 25 People.
Tatilciniz Turizm is absolutely not responsible for places listed in the tour program but unable to be visited due to force majeure reasons (weather, road conditions, crowds at visit locations, etc.) or because our guests fail to adhere to the timings given by the guide.
Return times for tours may vary depending on traffic congestion; no exact or definite return time is provided.
Child discounts in overnight tours can be applied if two adults accompany them.
Foreign guests who are not Turkish citizens do not pay an additional fee for this tour. Since the Museum Card application is specific to Turkish citizens, museum cards are not issued. The most recently published circular invalidates the previous one.
Tour extra sales prices may vary according to exchange rates and dates.
OUR VEHICLES:
The vehicles we use may vary depending on the number of passengers and road conditions.
Up to 16 people; Volkswagen Crafter & Mercedes Sprinter
Up to 27 people; Otokar Sultan Maxi & Isuzu Novo Lux
Up to 35 people; Otokar Sultan Mega
Up to 46 people; Mercedes Travego - Tourismo & Man Fortuna & Neoplan Tourliner / Cityliner
By making a reservation, you agree that we have the right to use videos and photos taken during the tour and inside the vehicle,
on our social media accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
At appropriate points in the program, free time is provided so that you can experience the regional cuisine.
These activities may be outside the tour package. Guests who wish to participate can join additional activities based on availability and program timing.
Adverse weather conditions may affect transportation and some outdoor activities. In necessary situations, changes may be made to the program for safe travel.