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3 Days / 2 Nights
Daily Tour
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Cappadocia boasts a multitude of captivating structures, each with intriguing stories reflecting various civilizations. Some of these narratives date back to ancient periods, including the Chalcolithic era and the Hittites. The region also bears the imprints of Turkish civilizations such as the Seljuk and Ottoman. Furthermore, the cultural heritage of Cappadocia is enriched by the presence of cave churches, monasteries, and underground cities, crafted by the early Christians who sought refuge in the valleys to escape Roman persecution. These represent some of the most significant cultural treasures in Cappadocia. To enhance your day, you can savor the unique dishes indigenous to the region.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Istanbul – Flight to Cappadocia
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and droppoff to Airport for morning or afternoon flight to Cappadocia. After you arrive at Kayseri (Asr) or Nevsehir (Nav) airport and complete the baggage procedures, You will be greeted by our team at the passenger exit gate to which you will be directed, with a document with your name on it. After approximately an hour of driving, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Hotels : Misty Cave Hotel– Kemerhan Cave Hotel or similar
DAY 2 – Cappadocia
After your breakfast, meeting at the hotel reception at 09:30am with your Tour Guide.
The journey begins with a brief stroll through the Imaginary Valley (Devrent Valley). As you encounter the iconic fairy chimneys and the enchanting natural landscape they’ve shaped, you’ll find yourself immersed in imaginative contemplation.
The subsequent destination is the Zelve Open Air Museum, which comprises numerous rooms and passageways, also featuring pointed fairy chimneys with substantial stems, elevated approximately 12 meters (40 feet) above the valley floor. This site also housed Cappadocia’s earliest seminaries for priest training, forming a historical monastery. The Zelve Open Air Museum holds the distinction of being one of Cappadocia’s oldest-settled and last-abandoned monastic valleys.
Subsequently, we will visit Pasabag (Monk Valley), which features a chapel and living quarters where monks in Cappadocia used to worship and retreat in solitude. Our journey will also take us to Cavusin Village, known for its rock castle and troglodyte dwellings, which were inhabited by people until the 20th century. Following a delightful local lunch, we’ll explore pottery workshops in Avanos, a tradition that has endured for centuries. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to witness an engaging pottery demonstration. To wrap up the day, we’ll spend some time at the Goreme Panorama, offering a chance for your eyes to relax and take in the magnificent view of Goreme and the Uchisar Castle, the region’s highest peak, affording a panoramic vista of all of Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
The tour will end around 5:00-5:30 pm, and you’ll be comfortably transported back to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Hotels : Misty Cave Hotel– Kemerhan Cave Hotel or similar
DAY 3 – Cappadocia – Istanbul
First Option
Your day begins with a hotel pickup between 9:30 and 10:00 am, followed by a visit to Esentepe (Goreme), a panoramic viewpoint that offers breathtaking views of the town. You’ll have the opportunity to capture memorable photographs near the trees adorned with protective evil eyes.
We then proceed to the Kaymaklı Underground City. This underground complex is a labyrinth of tunnels and numerous rooms, extending eight levels deep into the Earth. However, only four of these levels are accessible to the public. The history of this underground city dates back to the Hittite and Phrygian periods, and it has evolved over the centuries. The dwellings you explore today were meticulously carved by early Christians during the 9th and 10th centuries to safeguard themselves from invaders who ventured into Central Anatolia in pursuit of captives and plunder.
A traditional local restaurant will serve lunch as part of the tour.
Following lunch, our next destination is Ortahisar Castle. The town of Ortahisar is renowned for its carved rock caves, which serve as naturally cool storage facilities for citrus fruits, enhancing their flavor as they mature. Furthermore, Ortahisar Castle, which underwent extensive renovations and was opened to the public in 2013, stands as one of the most captivating tourist attractions.
To conclude the day, we will embark on a hike through the Red & Rose Valley, an experience that promises to be visually gratifying and awe-inspiring. This valley is adorned with colossal, cone-shaped rocks and provides some of the most captivating hiking opportunities in the region. Notable attractions within the valley include the Cross Church (Haçli Kilise), the Columned Church (Kolonlu Kilise), and various other sites. The valley is particularly enchanting in the late hours of the day when the setting sun casts a rosy glow upon the stones. Your hike will culminate in Cavusin Village, where you will encounter a rock castle and troglodyte dwellings that were inhabited by people until the 20th century.
The tour is anticipated to conclude around 5:00-5:30 pm, and you will be comfortably transported back to your hotel.
Second Option
Our first stop will be the Pigeon Valley panoramic viewpoint, offering captivating vistas.
Following the visit to the Pigeon Valley, we will proceed to the Ihlara Valley for a 4-kilometer trekking adventure. This striking valley has been sculpted by the Melendiz River, creating an impressive canyon within the lush landscape. You’ll enjoy a leisurely 2-hour walk alongside the river, passing by Byzantine rock churches adorned with frescoes. Among these churches, Agacalti Kilise stands out due to its distinctive characteristics, including its harmonious blend of red, green, and yellow colors, intricate paintings, and decorative motifs such as flowers, rosettes, and checkerboard patterns, reflecting a strong eastern influence.
We will make a stop at Belisirma, a quintessential Anatolian village, where you will savor a delightful lunch at a charming riverside restaurant.
The tour will then take you to Selime, providing breathtaking views of the iconic conical fairy chimneys that were featured in Star Wars. This marks the end of the tour, Then, We will provide your transfer to Nevsehir (Nav) or Kayseri (Asr) Airport. After arriving at Istanbul Airport and completing the baggage procedures, you will be greeted by our team at the passenger exit gate where you will be directed. Then, we will provide your transfer to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
RATES
| REDUCTIONS – ADD ONS |
| Single Supplement – Please Ask |
| Infact discount ( 0-2 ) – 100 % |
| Child discount ( 2-6 ) – 50 % |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS PRIVATE CAPPADOCIA TOUR RATES |
| Tour Type | Group Size | Price per person |
| Private Tour | 2 person | Please Ask |
| Private Tour | 3 person | Please Ask |
| Private Tour | 4 person | Please Ask |
| Private Tour | 5 person | Please Ask |
| Private Tour | 6 person | Please Ask |
This is a private tour and the departure date can be any day.
For private groups of family and friend group please ask our special rates
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