Kayseri travel guide

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Introduction to Kayseri

Kayseri Castle, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, and Kıranardı Mesire Alanı have one thing in common - they're all three very good reasons to visit Kayseri, Turkey. Kayseri has plenty of experiences to offer curious travelers. This city in Turkey is a travel destination everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Boasting a variety of natural beauty and architecture, a unique historical background, and a culture as rich as its population of over 1.4 million people, the city of Kayseri is truly one of the main highlights of Turkey.

Easily accessible from Erkilet International airport, Kayseri is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Turkey any time of the year.

Travelers curious about Kayseri might find it interesting that the city was named after Caesar. You'll learn more fascinating facts about Kayseri as you explore this spectacular city.

Traveling to Kayseri is especially rewarding for anyone eager to connect with locals and learn more about their unique culture and traditions.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Kayseri below!

Top services in Kayseri

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Kayseri, Turkey. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 320 airlines that fly to Turkey. Browse the 45 top-rated tours available to you in Kayseri. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Kayseri.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Kayseri, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Kayseri on your vacation in Turkey.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Kayseri from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the city of Kayseri!

Learn more about Turkey

There are many reasons to visit the city of Kayseri, but a trip to Turkey needs no explanation.

Exploring Turkey, which spans 783,562 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Turkey offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Kayseri Castle, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, and the Kıranardı Mesire Alanı, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Turkey.

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What to see in Kayseri

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Kayseri has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Kayseri.

Top attractions in Kayseri

Home to plenty of top attractions, Kayseri is more than just a wonderful city in Turkey. Kayseri is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Turkey.

One fascinating sight in Kayseri is the unforgettable Kayseri Castle. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Kayseri.

Kayseri Castle is open for visitors at any time of the day and is located at Cumhuriyet, Nazmi Toker Cd. No:2, 38350 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Turkey, check out our list of top attractions in Kayseri below. Discover the best places to visit in Kayseri, including the fascinating Kayseri Castle, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Kıranardı Mesire Alanı, Archeological Museum, and Kurşunlu Parkı.

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Things to do in Kayseri

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Enrich your travel experience in Kayseri by joining tours and activities. Kayseri offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

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Most popular experiences in Kayseri

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Kayseri.

Kayseri offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Bus Tours, Historical Tours, and Overnight Tours are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Turkey.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Kayseri by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Kayseri

Travelers in Kayseri can choose from 11 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Transfers and Transportation is the answer.

The most popular tour in Kayseri is the fantastic Private Transfer to Kayseri Airport (ASR) from Cappadocia. By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Kayseri one of the best travel destinations in Turkey.

Kayseri also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Airport Transfer between Kayseri and Cappadocia hotels is the cheapest tour in the city, and is a popular Bus Service. This experience costs around 8 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Kayseri. Around 25 travelers have given this activity an average rating of 5 stars out of 5.

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Vacation packages in Kayseri

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The best and easiest way to visit Kayseri is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Turkey.

Booking a vacation package to Kayseri means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Kayseri to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Kayseri is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 114 unique vacation packages to Kayseri, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Kayseri.

Popular types of vacations in Kayseri

The most popular way to experience Kayseri is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Turkey. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Kayseri on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Turkey, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Turkey, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Kayseri, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Kayseri

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Turkey. In fact, you can choose from as many as 114 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Kayseri, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Turkey.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Kayseri.

For an epic vacation, discover Kayseri and other top destinations in Turkey on a top-rated holiday like the 10-Day Turkey Road Trip from Kayseri traveling south to Ankara, Konya, and Adana. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Kayseri, but also in other top places to visit in Turkey. If Kapuzbaşı Selalesi Kayseri, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Kayseri Castle, Archeological Museum, and Kıranardı Mesire Alanı are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Kayseri, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Turkey City Break in Kayseri and spend as little as 80 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Kayseri, including the fantastic Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Kayseri Castle, Ataturk House Museum, Archeological Museum, and Kayseri Clock Tower.

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Discover and compare 114 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Kayseri.

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How to get to Kayseri

To get to the city of Kayseri the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Turkey can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Kayseri by booking flights with any of the 19 airlines that offer direct flights to Erkilet International airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Erkilet International airport are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ryanair, and Azul. Go to this page to compare all flights to Kayseri.

To reach the city of Kayseri, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Erkilet International airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Kayseri, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Erkilet International airport and Kayseri below.

Find cheap flights to Kayseri

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Kayseri, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Turkey. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Kayseri, Turkey, in October.

The cheapest one-way flight to Kayseri costs around 47 EUR and is offered by the airline Pegasus.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Kayseri cost approximately 146 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on September 19 and the return flight is scheduled on September 27. The flight time is around 13 hours per way.

The return flight is operated by Adnan Menderes.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Turkey and the city of Kayseri from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Kayseri

Travelers visiting Kayseri in Turkey can fly to Erkilet International airport directly from 1570 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Erkilet International airport and the city of Kayseri in Turkey depart from Erkilet International airport in Kayseri, Turkey, Norman Manley International airport in Kingston, Jamaica, and Cochin International airport in Kochi, India.

Travelers can fly to Turkey by choosing from from 2 weekly flight(s) from Kayseri; from 4 weekly flight(s) from Kingston; and from 2 weekly flight(s) from Kochi.

The airline that operates most flights to Turkey is Thai Vietjet. Thai Vietjet offers 9 scheduled flight routes to Turkey.

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Where to stay in Kayseri

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Kayseri is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Kayseri usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Kayseri offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Kayseri and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Kayseri planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Turkey can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Kayseri. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Kayseri.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Kayseri in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Kayseri

While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Kayseri provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Kayseri. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

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Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Kayseri that match the information provided.

Car rental in Kayseri

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Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Kayseri.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Kayseri, Turkey, below.

Popular types of car rental in Kayseri

Discover and choose from our broad range of popular car rental options in the city of Kayseri to find the best car for your travel plans. All car rentals come with CDW insurance for added protection throughout your trip.

Renting a car is a popular choice among travelers who want to explore Turkey at their own pace.

This car is particularly popular among couples and solo travelers touring the city of Kayseri.

Check out all options available in Kayseri and book the car rental for your upcoming adventures in Turkey below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Kayseri. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Kayseri, Turkey, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Kayseri

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The city of Kayseri is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Turkey. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Turkey has it all.

Turkey is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Turkey that are as magical as the city of Kayseri. The most popular travel destinations in Turkey are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Turkey

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Turkey. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Kayseri

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A taste of Turkey through a visit to Kayseri can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Kayseri to another remarkable destination in Turkey.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Kayseri to other spectacular locations in Turkey, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Kayseri

Travelers in Turkey can catch flights to domestic airports in Istanbul, Bodrum, Ankara, Trabzon, and Samsun. Domestic flights in Turkey are operated by 3 airlines: Pegasus, SunExpress, and Turkish Airlines. There are around 17 scheduled flight routes operating to Kayseri on a weekly basis.

From Kayseri, travelers can book scheduled flights to 16 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Kayseri depart to many top-rated destinations in Turkey and are offered by Pegasus, SunExpress, and Turkish Airlines.

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