From Istanbul: Cappadocia Overnight and Tour by Plane
ID: GYG435024-783830
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
2 days
Description
Visit the ancient and mesmerizing city of Cappadocia on this exciting trip to Cappadocia with an overnight stay. Explore hidden towns, eat local food, and learn the history of the underground cities.
Go beneath the surface on an immersive tour of Cappadocia with an overnight stay in the city. Visit Gerome Valley, see Byzantine frescoes, and explore the underground cities, once home to Christina refugees.
Leave your hotel in Istanbul, board your flight, and head to this unique city where your guide will show you many of the city's landmarks.
Day 1: Flight to Kayseri and Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Catch your domestic flight to Kayseri. Start with a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum, a cave city in the Goreme Valley. See rock-cut churches, kitchens, and wineries left by Anatolian Christians. Gaze at Byzantine frescos at this Unesco World Heritage Site and learn about its history.
Next, make your way to Devrent Valley, famous for its animal-shaped rocks. See a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. Continue to Pasabagi Valley or Monks Valley to enjoy the wonderful landscape.
Make your way to Avanos Village, the region known for its pottery, silk, wool, and carpet weaving, wine cultivation, and agriculture. See the natural as well as human-made masterpieces of this charming old town.
Savor a typical Turkish lunch. Experience pottery-making with local experts. Continue to Goreme Panorama for views of fairy chimneys — unique rock formations unique to the area.
Make the most of your time in Cappadocia by visiting Uchisar. Head to the top of the rock castle in the center of the town, the highest point of the region, a perfect vantage point for a panoramic view of the stunning Cappadocian landscape.
After sightseeing, head back to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia in a special-class cave hotel.
Day 2: Underground Cities Of Cappadocia and Flight to Istanbul
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, embark on a full-day tour. Visit Rose and Red Valley, an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges tinted in pink, especially during sunset. Go off the beaten path to visit Cavusin and see its famous rock churches.
Next, enjoy a tour of Pigeon Valley, named after the countless man-made dovecotes or pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Walk through a picturesque maze of rock formations.
Head down to the world of underground cities. Once a refuge for 15,000 Christians, these settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity.
See the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in an 8-story city connected by 30 kilometers of corridors and passageways.
Continue the tour with Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches. See the famous castle-like rock formation standing dominantly over the town.
After the tour, be driven to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, be greeted by your driver and return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover Cappadocia on an immersive tour with an overnight stay
- Learn about the ancient art of ceramics at Avanos village
- Visit the most important sites in the area in two days
- Explore the Goreme Open Air Museum's cave churches with frescoes
- Explore the underground cities that once housed Christian refugees
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Admission fees: (per person)
Pasabag - 80 TL
Goreme Museum - 150 TL
Underground City - 125 TL
Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues
You will need to pay your guide for your entry tickets in cash (euros, dollars, or Turkish Lira)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.