Ski, Stay & Soar in Cappadocia 7 Days
Overview
Experience a captivating winter journey through Central Anatolia, where alpine adventure meets timeless landscapes. This carefully curated itinerary begins on the snow-covered slopes of Mount Erciyes, Türkiye’s leading ski destination, and continues to the extraordinary rock formations and cultural heritage of Cappadocia. Combining active days in the mountains with immersive sightseeing, the tour offers a refined balance of outdoor excitement.
Highlights:
- Explore Mount Erciyes ski resort with direct mountain access
- Ski on Türkiye’s most modern ski slopes, suitable for all levels
- Enjoy the classics of Cappadocia, including Göreme Open Air Museum and panoramic viewpoints
- Visit to a traditional underground city revealing Cappadocia’s ancient way of life
- Fly up to the sky with hot air balloon in Cappadocia
- Professional guiding, comfortable transportation, and thoughtfully paced daily planning
Included/Excluded
- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers
- 6 Nights' Accommodation
- All-Inclusive Concept while at Resort - 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch
- Professional licensed tour guide throughout the tour
- Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- V.A.T.
- Drinks with meals
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Any activity mentioned as optional
Tour Plan
Day 1 - Istanbul - Kayseri - Erciyes Ski Resort
Upon arrival to Kayseri, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to the mountain resort. After check-in at your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure to acclimatise, enjoy the alpine setting, or relax with mountain views.
Today’s total driving distance is 20 km (approx. 30 minutes driving).
Overnight: Erciyes
Meals Included: All-inclusive concept at the hotel
Day 2 – 4 / Skiing on Mount Erciyes
Wake up to crisp mountain air and panoramic views of snow-covered peaks. Spend the days skiing on Mount Erciyes’ extensive slopes, offering well-groomed pists suitable for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Modern lift systems, wide runs, and volcanic terrain ensure a rewarding skiing experience. Après-ski time can be enjoyed at resort cafés, wellness areas, or by the fireplace.
Overnight: Erciyes
Meals Included: All-inclusive concept at the hotel
Day 5 - Final Ski Morning & Transfer to Cappadocia
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning on the slopes or a leisurely start to the day. In the afternoon, depart Mount Erciyes and travel toward Cappadocia, where volcanic landscapes replace snowy peaks.
Arrive in Cappadocia by early evening and check into your distinctive cave or boutique hotel.
Today’s total driving distance is 80 km (approx. 1 hour driving).
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals Included: All-inclusive concept at the skiing resort
Day 6 - Classic Cappadocia Highlights Tour
*Optional Hot Air Balloon flight at the sunrise
Today is dedicated to discovering Cappadocia’s iconic scenery. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, famous for its rock-cut churches and frescoes, followed by panoramic viewpoints overlooking fairy chimneys and Pigeon / Imaginary valleys shaped by volcanic activity.
Continue through Avanos, known for its pottery traditions, and explore one of Cappadocia’s underground cities, revealing how ancient communities lived beneath the earth.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Valleys of Cappadocia & Return to Istanbul
This morning, explore the Ozkonak Underground City, a fascinating network of ancient tunnels and chambers.
Walk through Pasabag or Devrent Valley, showcasing Cappadocia’s most surreal rock formations.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul, concluding a journey that perfectly blends alpine adventure with cultural discovery.
Overnight: None
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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