From Nevşehir: Cappadocia Highlights Trip w/ Lunch & Pickup
ID: GYG425509-766514
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the best that Cappadocia has to offer with a cultural tour departing from Nevşehir. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and the town of Avanos, and explore imposing valleys and rock formations.
Experience the beauty of Cappadocia on an excursion through cultural treasures like the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, and the town of Avanos. Get treated to a buffet of Turkish cuisine as you learn about the area's traditions and lifestyle from your local guide.
Get picked up from your hotel in Nevşehir and stop at a panoramic lookout to admire unique rock formations and enjoy a clear view of Uchisar Castle. Hear about the significance of this ancient site and the rich history of the Cappadocia region.
Up next is the perplexing Goreme Open Air Museum, with its uncanny facade and extravagant interior. Take in the frescoes that cover the walls of these cave churches and see first-hand why this location has earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Move on to Love Valley, a famous site for marriage proposals, to wander around the mushroom-shaped formations known as 'fairy chimneys'. Take a break to enjoy an all-you-can-eat vegetarian lunch before continuing on to Pigeon Valley. Additionally, visit Monk’s Valley and its refuges carved in stone.
End the day in Avanos, a picturesque town along a river that supplies clay for their 4,000-year-old tradition of pottery. Witness a kick-wheel demonstration by a local potter and seize the opportunity to try this ancient custom for yourself.
Highlights
- Connect with the history and culture of Cappadocia in an immersive experience
- Feel the full weight of the region's heritage at the Goreme Open Air Museum
- Marvel at views of faraway towns and mountains in Uchisar and Love Valley
- Snap pictures of the oddly-shaped rock formations at Pigeon and Monk's valleys
- Try the tradition of kick-wheel pottery alongside an expert master in Avanos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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.