# Private Cappadocia South Tour — Çavuşin & Özkonak
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Updated: 2026-10-26

## Key facts
- Price: From €119 per person (based on 2 travellers)
- Tour type: Private tour (only your party, your own guide and vehicle)
- 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
Explore Cappadocia’s south route on a private full-day tour from your hotel, with your own guide and vehicle. Visit old Çavuşin, Özkonak Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Ortahisar viewpoints; entrance tickets and lunch are included. Pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20 in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir, with the exact time sent the day before. The guide can adjust the pace of the Çavuşin climb and time in the underground city to your party. Onyx and leather workshop visits are part of the programme, each about 30–45 minutes, with no obligation to buy.

## Highlights
- Walk the uphill path through old Çavuşin
- Explore Özkonak Underground City
- Pause at the Pigeon Valley viewpoint
- See Ortahisar rock castle from its viewpoint
- Visit the onyx and leather workshops

## Itinerary
### Your Own South Tour: Old Çavuşin, Özkonak, Viewpoints

Your own guide and driver meet you at your hotel between 09:30 and 10:20; the time depends on the area (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir) and is confirmed a day in advance. Because the vehicle is yours, you can take the Çavuşin climb slowly, stay longer below ground at Özkonak and choose when to stop for lunch. The route takes about 8 hours with close to 3 km of walking. The day includes an onyx workshop and a leather workshop, and buying anything there is optional. Stops: Çavuşin cliff village, Özkonak Underground City, Onyx workshop (about 30–45 min), Pigeon Valley viewpoint, Ortahisar rock castle viewpoint, Leather workshop (about 30–45 min).

## Included
- Private licensed English-speaking guide
- Private 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.

## FAQ
### What time does my private South Tour start?

Pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20 depending on where you stay (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir). We send your exact time the day before, and your guide meets you at the hotel.

### Can we take the Çavuşin hike more slowly on a private tour?

Yes. The climb to old Çavuşin normally takes 30–45 minutes; on a private tour your guide sets the pace for your party and can shorten the route if the heat or the slope becomes too much.

### Is the private South Tour a good choice for claustrophobic travelers?

Özkonak's passages are low and narrow in places, though the site is smaller than Kaymaklı. With a private guide you decide how deep to go and can turn back at any point.

### Which craft stops are on the private South Tour?

Two: an onyx workshop and a leather workshop, around 30–45 minutes each. They are demonstrations with a showroom, and there is no obligation to buy anything.

### Can I bring a baby or young child on the private South Tour?

Yes. A baby carrier is easier than a stroller on the Çavuşin path and in Özkonak's tunnels. Let us know the children's ages when booking so we can plan the vehicle.

### How do I book and pay for the Private 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 Private 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/private-cappadocia-south-tour-cavusin-ozkonak-ortahisar. Questions: WhatsApp +90 507 357 58 94