The Cappadocia Show on Our 2-Day Tour: An Evening at 20:30

What is the Cappadocia show?

It is an evening performance of traditional Turkish music and dance, held at a restaurant in Cappadocia. Guests sit at tables, the drinks keep coming, and the performers fill the room for the evening.

We describe it in general terms on purpose. The exact acts and running order are set by the venue, not by us, so we would rather not promise a particular dance or performer.

For many guests it is the social high point of the trip: a chance to relax with the people you have shared a coach with since the night pickup, after a day spent mostly looking at rock and sky.

What does the price of the show include?

The show is paid per person on the trip and, according to the operator, includes unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks during the evening.

It does not replace dinner. Your dinner at the hotel on day 1 is already part of the tour fare (drinks with it are extra), so you eat first and go to the show afterwards. The full list of extras is on the price page.

What time does it start, and how late does it run?

It starts at 20:30. The coach reaches the hotel around 19:00, which leaves time for dinner and a short rest before you go out.

No finishing time is on record, so plan for a late night. Ask the guide on the day how you get there and back; those arrangements are made by the local team, not by this site.

Who enjoys the show the most?

• Groups of friends and couples who want one proper night out during the trip.
• Travellers curious about Turkish folk music and dance, even without understanding the songs.
• Guests who enjoy a drink and would make good use of an open bar.
• Anyone not planning the sunrise terrace or a balloon flight, who can afford a later night.

Who should think twice?

Be realistic about the next morning. Day 2 can begin before sunrise for guests who take the balloon-watching terrace, and the day ends with a long road home and a return to your hotel between 19:00 and 21:00.

If you are travelling with small children, do not drink alcohol, or already feel tired after the night pickup and the coach on day 1, an early night may serve you better. Our guide for families and the page for older travellers say more about pacing the two days.

Can you do the show and still see the balloons?

Yes, many people do both, with a short night in between. The show is in the evening of day 1, and the sunrise terrace is the next morning.

Whether balloons fly is decided by the weather, and the aviation authority cancels flights in wind or poor visibility. If the balloons matter most to you, our page on the balloon option explains how it works on this tour, and what happens when flights are cancelled.

How do you book and pay for the show?

Tell the guide during the trip that you want to go, and pay for it on the trip. There is nothing to add when you book the tour online, and nothing is paid online for the tour either: the fare is paid in euros, Turkish lira or US dollars on the day.

Because the show is optional, you can decide on day 1 itself, once you know how tired you feel.

If you are travelling as a couple or a group, it helps to agree beforehand who is going and who is heading to bed. That way nobody is persuaded into a late night they did not want, and nobody misses out on an evening they had looked forward to all day on the coach.

What should you wear and bring?

• Smart-casual clothes are fine; there is no dress code on record.
• A warm layer for the walk in and out, as Cappadocia nights can be cold.
• Your hotel key card and a charged phone.
• Water for the night, if you have a sunrise start ahead.

Packing for the whole trip, including the cold mornings, is covered in what to pack.