Cappadocia slow stay · 5 days

Day 1: Arrive in Cappadocia

Cappadocia

• Uçhisar Castle viewpoint · 1 h. The highest point in the area; steep steps to the top.
• Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı underground city · 1.5 h. Several levels below ground with narrow, low passages; skip if claustrophobic. Kaymaklı is closer to Göreme.
• Avanos pottery workshop · 1.5 h. Try the wheel for free at most workshops; there is no obligation to buy.

Local tip: The highest point in the area; steep steps to the top.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Cappadocia

Cappadocia

• Hot-air balloon flight at sunrise over Göreme · 3.5 h. About €150–300 depending on season and basket size. Flights are cancelled on windy or wet mornings, so keep a spare morning; most operators set a minimum age around 6.
• Göreme Open-Air Museum · 2 h. Rock-cut churches with frescoes; the Dark Church has a separate ticket. Covered by the Museum Pass Türkiye; go at opening.

Local tip: About €150–300 depending on season and basket size. Flights are cancelled on windy or wet mornings, so keep a spare morning; most operators set a minimum age around 6.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Cappadocia

Cappadocia

• Paşabağ (Monks Valley) and Devrent fairy chimneys · 2 h. Part of the standard Red tour with Avanos and Göreme panorama, which costs about €40–50 with lunch.
• Turkish night dinner show · 3 h. Folk dance and dinner in a cave venue; packages usually include drinks and hotel pickup.

Local tip: Part of the standard Red tour with Avanos and Göreme panorama, which costs about €40–50 with lunch.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Green tour: Derinkuyu underground city, Ihlara Valley & Selime

Cappadocia

• Green tour: Derinkuyu underground city, Ihlara Valley & Selime · 8 h. Includes lunch by the river in Ihlara and entry fees on most tours; the underground tunnels are low and tight.

Local tip: Includes lunch by the river in Ihlara and entry fees on most tours; the underground tunnels are low and tight.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Depart from Cappadocia

Cappadocia

• Love Valley walk & viewpoint · 2 h. The rim viewpoint is a good free spot to watch balloons at dawn.

Local tip: The rim viewpoint is a good free spot to watch balloons at dawn.

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps