Cappadocia: 3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul

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Country: Turkey

Duration: 3 days


Description

3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour will make it easy and comfortable your holiday in Cappadocia. You will learn a lot mystic story about Cappadocia.
1st day ;
Pickup from your hotel around 05:00 Istanbul Hotel
Transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Airport
Domestic Flights to Cappadocia
Arrival of Cappadocia tour Start with---

The first stop is at Uçhisar Castle, the highest rock formation in the Cappadocia. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.
See the old Greek houses in Çavuşin village, abandoned during the Greek/Turkish population exchange in 1924.
Enjoy a buffet-style lunch in Avanos, offering a wide range of Cappadocia food including mezes, salads, meat and vegetarian dishes and desserts.
Still in Avanos, visit an authentic family-run pottery workshop located in an underground cave. Clay from the Kızılırmak (Red) River was first used in pottery production by the Hitites prior to 1700BC and continues as an art form today. Watch a master demonstrate how to make a pot, and watch the the painters and glazers apply their delicate patterns. Have a go at the potter’s wheel yourself and make your own unique pot if you wish.
In Paşabağı (also known as Monks Valley because of the Chapel of Saint Simeon found there) wander through the unusual clusters of multi-headed mushroom-shaped “fairy chimneys” (rock formations).
Devrent Valley (“Imagination Valley”) - a stunning valley where you can spot natural rock formations in many recognisable shapes in cappadocia, including the famous camel-shaped rock. Use your imagination and see what other shapes you can find.

Return to your hotel approx 16.00pm

2nd day ;
Sunrise Balloon Flight (Extra Activity )
Pickup from your hotel around 09.30am from cappadocia hotels
First stop is Göreme Panorama viewpoint where you will be astounded by one of the best views in the Cappadocia. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence in Cappadocia.
Derinkuyu Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement in Cappadocia, dating back to 7th-8th centuries. Walk down 8 levels which are each interconnected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairways. See the winery, church, kitchens, food storage areas and animal stalls while your guide gives you an insight into their daily life.
Selime Cathedral is the biggest rock-carved monastery in the region and was once home to Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations.
Enjoy a Turkish kebab-style lunch at a riverside restaurant in Ihlara Valley.
After lunch, take an easy 4km walk (approx. 1 hour) along the river through the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, scattered with cave churches carved by early Christian monks.
A final stop at a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the infamous Pigeon Valley and see the pigeon houses carved from the stone by ancient inhabitants.

3rd day ;
Free and easy day you can join some optional activities ( 2 Hour Jeep Safarı Tour, Atv Tour, Camel Ride, Horse Riding, Vintage Car, Professional Photoshoot Etc)
Transfer to airport
Domestic flights to Istanbul

Thanks for visiting Cappadocia : )

Highlights

  • Explore parts of the 7th century underground city
  • Learn local cultural and historical formations on a tour of Cappadocia
  • Take an early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, if you wish
  • Visit Goreme Museum, Pigeon Valley and the Red River of Avanos
  • Stay at Cave Hotel and meet with local family

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Activity start times can be change due Plane tickets and Traffics
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.