Cappadocia

Cappadocia - We will pick you up from Kayseri or Nevşehir airport and drive you to our hotel. If you have time, you can join the sunset ATV tour, horse riding, or classic car tour for an additional fee.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - 05:00 am pick up from the hotel for a hot air balloon tour. 07:30 am return to the hotel.

Goreme Panorama - The first stop on the tour is a panoramic view of Goreme. You will receive information about the history and formation of Cappadocia while observing the fairy chimneys. After the briefing, there will be free time for photographs.

Derinkuyu Underground City - After a 40-minute drive, we will arrive at the Underground City. Initially used by locals as a natural deep freeze, it was later used by the late Romans as a shelter against potential Arabian invasions. With clear explanations from your guide, you will spend about 1 hour here.

Ihlara Valley - Ihlara Canyon is 52 km from the Underground City. Approximately 45 minutes later, you will reach the entrance of Ihlara Valley. The valley was formed by volcanic activity from Mt. Hasan, and later eroded by the Melendiz River over millions of years, creating an 80-meter-deep canyon. The entire valley is 14 km long. In the past, Christians lived in various parts of the valley, carving and painting churches. You will hike about 3.5 km, which will take around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Then, you will arrive at a restaurant for lunch.

Belisırma - Enjoy a 1-hour lunch in the valley, next to the river. The meal starts with soup and salad, followed by a choice of main dishes from a list. Lunch concludes with seasonal fruits.

Selime Monastery - The tour continues to Selime Monastery, which resembles a castle at first glance. However, it contains shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages, and a large cathedral, proving it is a monastery. You will learn about monastic life in Cappadocia.

Pigeon Valley - Climbing to Selime Monastery may be tiring, but you will have about 1 hour to rest before reaching Pigeon Valley. During the drive, our guide will share traditions, cultures, and stories about Anatolia. Upon arrival, you will see pigeons at the top of the valley. Pigeons have always been important to the people of Cappadocia, with their eggs and droppings used for various purposes. Locals carved houses for them into the valley slopes, which you will see.

Kapadokya El Sanatları Merkezi - The last stop on the tour is a visit to an onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx is a volcanic stone with various colors and minerals. As a volcanic area, Cappadocia has onyx deposits. In the factory, a master will explain the steps of onyx shaping and demonstrate the process.

Cappadocia

Uchisar Castle - Built on the highest point of the region, this unique castle includes graves, tunnels, and churches, unlike any other place in the world.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - This museum is crucial for understanding the influence of Christianity on the region. It is the most famous attraction, featuring several painted cave-churches carved by Orthodox monks between 900 and 1200 AD.

Love Valley - Offers the best panoramic views in Cappadocia.

Avanos Oren Yeri - Since 2000 BC, people have extracted red clay (terra rosa) from the Kızılırmak River, Turkey’s longest river, and white clay (kaolin) from volcanic hills. They used the clay for daily life, shaping it by hand on spinning wheels.

Avanos - Enjoy a 1-hour lunch at a popular local restaurant. The meal starts with soup, followed by a self-service buffet.

Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store - Each carpet, with its patterns, conveys messages, beliefs, and symbols. Every pattern represents a feeling, desire, or wish, making each carpet a living history from ancient times to the present, where women have woven their joys and sorrows into intricate designs.

Pasabag - The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, or the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by stunning natural rock formations, creating a spectacular scene.

Devrent Valley - The ruins in Devrent are spread across three valleys, featuring several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.

Cappadocia - After the tour, transfer to the airport and conclude the tour. If you wish to stay longer in Cappadocia, you can return to the hotel after the tour (extra payment required for stays longer than 2 nights).

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• 2-night accommodation
• Professional guide
• National Park fees
• Lunch
• Breakfast

• Drinks
• Dinner
• hot air balloon

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.