# Cappadocia South Tour (Small Group) — Çavuşin & Özkonak
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Updated: 2026-10-26

## Key facts
- Price: From €49 per person (based on 2 travellers)
- Tour type: Shared group tour
- Duration: 1 Day
- Pickup / meeting point: Hotel pickup in Cappadocia (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Nevşehir area) between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on the area; exact time the day before.
- Payment: Reserve now, pay in cash on the day (euros or US dollars) — no deposit, no card needed.
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours

## Overview
Join a full-day small-group South Tour from your Cappadocia hotel to old Çavuşin, Özkonak Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Ortahisar viewpoints. A guide, entrance tickets and lunch are included; pay cash on the day. Pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20 in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir, with the exact time sent the day before. Expect around 3 km of walking, including an uphill path at Çavuşin and low passages at Özkonak. Onyx and leather workshop visits are part of the programme, each about 30–45 minutes, with no obligation to buy.

## Highlights
- Walk through old Çavuşin village
- Explore the passages at Özkonak Underground City
- Stop at the Pigeon Valley viewpoint
- View Ortahisar rock castle from the viewpoint
- Visit onyx and leather workshops with no obligation to buy

## Itinerary
### Cappadocia South Tour: Çavuşin, Özkonak and Ortahisar

Pickup for the shared South Tour is between 09:30 and 10:20 by area (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir), and we send your exact time the day before. The day mixes a hike up to the deserted cliff village of Çavuşin with a descent into Özkonak Underground City, then a buffet lunch and viewpoints over Pigeon Valley and the rock castle of Ortahisar. Allow about 8 hours in total and roughly 3 km on foot, some of it uphill. Onyx and leather workshop visits are part of the group program, with no obligation to buy. Stops: Old Çavuşin village, Özkonak Underground City, Onyx workshop (about 30–45 min), Pigeon Valley and Ortahisar viewpoints, Leather workshop (about 30–45 min).

## Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Entrance tickets: Özkonak Underground City
- Lunch in Cappadocia

## Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Personal purchases
- Drinks with meals
- Dinner

## Good to know
- Workshop stops: a leather workshop and an onyx workshop. Part of the programme, no obligation to buy.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: the valleys and rock-cut sites have uneven ground and steps, and the underground city has low, narrow passages.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen in summer and a warm layer in spring, autumn and winter: mornings in Cappadocia are cool, and the underground city stays cool all year.
- Vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs at lunch: tell us when you book and we let the restaurant know.
- Mobility needs or travelling with small children? Tell us before you book, and we tell you honestly which parts of the day suit you.

## Other ways to see Cappadocia
Looking for the Ihlara gorge? That’s our [Green Tour](https://turkeyvia.com/tours/cappadocia-green-tour-ihlara-valley-kaymakli).

- [Red Tour](https://turkeyvia.com/tours/cappadocia-red-tour): from €45 pp · Pay cash on the day · no deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours
- [Green Tour (Ihlara Valley)](https://turkeyvia.com/tours/cappadocia-green-tour-ihlara-valley-kaymakli): from €59 pp · Pay cash on the day · no deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours
- [Red + South, 2 days](https://turkeyvia.com/tours/cappadocia-red-south-2-day-tour): from €89 pp · Pay cash on the day · no deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours
- [Private Red + South, 2 days](https://turkeyvia.com/tours/private-cappadocia-red-south-2-day-tour): from €229 pp (€458 for 2) · Pay cash on the day · no deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours

## FAQ
### When does the South Tour collect me from my hotel?

Between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on your area (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir). The exact pickup time for the South Tour reaches you the day before.

### Is Özkonak Underground City a problem if I dislike tight spaces?

Özkonak is smaller and quieter than Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu, but some passages are low and narrow. If you feel uneasy, tell your guide; you can stay on the upper level or wait outside while the group continues.

### How steep is the Çavuşin walk on the group South Tour?

The walk to old Çavuşin takes 30–45 minutes and climbs in places over rough, rocky ground. In total the South Tour involves about 3 km of walking, so comfortable shoes with grip are the right choice.

### Which workshops does the South Tour stop at?

An onyx workshop and a leather workshop, each about 30–45 minutes. You see the craft and the showroom; there is no obligation to buy, and the guide may shorten a stop when time is short.

### What should I bring for the South Tour's underground city?

A light layer, since underground cities stay cool all year and feel noticeably colder than outside in summer. Bring water, sun protection for the viewpoints and some small change for drinks.

### Red, Green or South: which Cappadocia tour should I choose?

Choose Red for fairy chimneys and the Zelve cave village in the north, Green for Ihlara Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City in the south-west, and South for old Çavuşin and Özkonak Underground City. With two days, the 2-Day Red & South tour combines two routes.

### How do I book and pay for the Cappadocia South Tour?

Reserve now, pay in cash on the day (euros or US dollars) — no deposit and no card needed. Tell us your hotel and a WhatsApp number; pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on your hotel's area, and we send the exact time the day before your tour.

### What is the cancellation policy for the Cappadocia South Tour?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours. 72 hours or more: Full refund. 24–72 hours: 50% of the tour price is refunded. Under 24 hours or no-show: No refund. Full terms: cancellation policy.

## Book
Book on the tour page: https://turkeyvia.com/tours/cappadocia-south-tour-cavusin-ozkonak-ortahisar. Questions: WhatsApp +90 507 357 58 94