Cappadocia Tour from Antalya by Overnight Bus: 2 Full Days, Cave Hotel

Cappadocia from Antalya by overnight bus: the key facts

This is the low-cost way to reach Cappadocia from the Mediterranean coast. You take a night bus from Antalya Main Bus Station, spend two full guided days in Cappadocia (the North or Red route first, then the South route), sleep one night in a cave or stone hotel, and ride a night bus back. Return bus tickets, the hotel night, both guided days, entrance fees, one breakfast and two lunches are included.

It suits travellers on a beach holiday in Antalya who want to see Cappadocia without paying for flights, and who can sleep in a bus seat. The price is from $234 per person. The tour runs every day with no minimum group size.

How long is this trip really?

Ask for the exact timeline in writing before you pay. The title says "2 Full Days", the duration says "3 Days / 2 Nights", and the FAQ says one hotel night and one night on the bus. The day plan shows more than that. The bus leaves Antalya at 22:00 on Day 1 and takes about 10 hours. You tour on Days 2 and 3, then board another night bus after the South route ends around 17:00. So you spend two nights on a bus and one in a hotel, and reach Antalya on the morning after Day 3.

How do the night buses work?

You make your own way to Antalya Main Bus Station on the evening of Day 1. There is no hotel pick-up in Antalya, so arrange a taxi or transfer from your resort. The bus departs at 22:00, but the page says the time can change, so check your ticket. In the morning, your local guide and vehicle wait at the Cappadocia bus station and drive the group straight to Devrent Valley. On Day 3 you are taken back to the bus station in the evening. The FAQ mentions "one intercity bus ride and one overnight bus", but the day plan shows both legs as night buses. Our Antalya to Cappadocia guide compares bus and plane.

What do the two guided days cover?

Day 2 is the North (Red) route: Devrent Valley, Pasabag, a pottery workshop in Avanos where you can try the wheel, the Goreme panorama, Zelve Open Air Museum and an outside view of Uchisar Castle. You check in at about 17:00. Day 3 starts with a 09:00 pick-up and covers Red Valley and Rose Valley, Cavusin village, Pigeon Valley and an underground city. Neither day includes the Goreme Open-Air Museum. Our Cappadocia Red Tour page explains Day 2 in more detail.

What do we do on arrival morning, and what do we eat?

You arrive at the bus station in the morning and go straight on tour. There is no hotel room to freshen up in, because hotel check-in comes after the North route at about 17:00. Pack a day bag with a change of clothes, toiletries, a power bank and some cash. Breakfast on Day 2 is not included, so buy something at the terminal. Lunch is included on both touring days, but drinks at lunch are not. Dinner is never included, and on Day 3 you will want food for the bus back.

Is the hot air balloon flight included?

No. It is an optional extra. On this package there is only one Cappadocia morning, Day 3, before the 09:00 pick-up. You can add either a standard sunrise balloon flight, from $199 per person, or a cheaper balloon watching tour, from $35 per person. Balloons fly only when the weather allows. If Day 3 is cancelled, there is no second morning on this trip. Read our balloon price guide before you choose.

Which hotel do we stay in?

You spend one night in a cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia between the two touring days. The page does not name the property. The FAQ says the Hotels section of the tour lists the hotels for each class, so ask for the hotel name in your written plan. After breakfast on Day 3 you check out and keep your bags with you until the evening bus. If you want to know what a cave room is like before booking, see our Cappadocia cave hotels guide.

Which guide language do we get?

The inclusions list a professional English-speaking licensed guide. The FAQ says you can choose English, Spanish or Italian, and that the price can differ by language. If you need Spanish or Italian, ask for it and the final price in writing before you pay. Also note that the booking form shows start times between 08:00 and 14:00, while the bus actually leaves at 22:00. Treat the 22:00 departure from the day plan as the real time, and confirm it in writing.

Should we take this bus tour or fly?

The bus is the cheaper option, but you lose two nights of proper sleep. The 3-day Cappadocia tour from Antalya by flight, from $613 per person, uses a domestic flight, gives you two hotel nights and a free arrival afternoon. If you already have a hotel in Cappadocia, the 2-day Cappadocia tour without hotel, from $112 per person, covers the same two routes. More options are on our Cappadocia packages page.

How do I book this tour?

Pick your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or send us a WhatsApp message. We book the bus seats and the hotel for your dates and send you the plan in writing: departure times, the hotel name, the guide language and a clear answer on how many nights you spend on the bus. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.