Full Day Personalized Cappadocia Tour: From Underground City to Ortahisar Castle

Embark on a full-day personalized tour of Cappadocia, exploring the Özkonak underground city, St John’s Church, Avanos region, and Ortahisar Castle. Discover ancient history, stunning frescoes, local crafts, and picturesque villages.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ozkonak Underground City - This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
  • Church of St. Jean - There are rooms for the priests, a cellar and graves in the ground floor. A short tunnel leads to a dorm. The depictions on the wall are of non-human figures such as animals and geometric figures. The upper floor had been added to the original building. The upper floor has a rich collection of human figures.
  • Avanos - The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery.
  • Ortahisar Kalesi - The entire town is dominated by the 90-metre-high rock-castle in the centre of the town, aside from the rock-cut buildings in the centre of the town, Ortahisar is characterised by a series of simply constructed structures.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Commence your day with a visit to the ancient Özkonak Underground City, embedded into the north of Mt. Idis, approximately 14 km northeast of Avanos in Nevşehir Province.

Following your exploration of the Özkonak underground city, the next stop is St. John’s Church, situated in Gülşehir. This historically significant rock-embedded church in Cappadocia boasts some of the region’s most exceptionally preserved frescoes.
Post your visit to Saint John’s Church, Avanos region awaits you, where you can indulge in a delightful lunch whilst uncovering the hidden treasures of Cappadocia - its renowned Pottery and Rugs.

Finally, you will be taken to Ortahisar village, celebrated for the hospitality of its residents, charming stone houses, quaint narrow alleys, beautiful churches, and the characteristic castle-like rock structure that lends the town its name.

  • No Serious Medical Conditions
Location
Ozkonak Underground City
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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