Istanbul: Round Trip by Air to Cappadocia with Pigeon Valley

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ID: GYG411627-746862
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 13:00 hours


Description

Experience the beauty of Cappadocia. Fly from Istanbul and back again to see the Rose Valley, the village of Çavuşin, Ortahisar Castle, Kaymakli Underground City, and the picturesque Pigeon Valley.
Take to the skies from Istanbul for a day trip in Cappadocia. View the beauty of the Rose Valley and the village of Çavuşin. Explore the carved passageways and caves of Ortahisar Castle, Kaymakli Underground City, and Pigeon Valley.
Get picked up from your accommodation in Istanbul and travel to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you land you will be escorted to your minivan to begin your adventure.
Drive to the Rose Valley, famous for its rose-coloured rocks. Follow your guide as they show you the volcanic monoliths, fairy chimneys, dense orchards, and vineyards. See the cave churches which were used by monks.
Continue to Çavuşin to see its ancient houses and St. John the Baptist Chapel. Break for lunch at a restaurant, then head to the town of Ortahisar. Climb up the narrow passageways and enter into the carved rooms of Ortahisar Castle, a breathtaking Byzantine-era fortification.
Delve into the winding network of tunnels in Kaymakli Underground City and imagine a life without the sun. Finally, stop at Pigeon Valley, and take in amazing views of the valley's ancient caves. Relax with transfer back to the airport and catch your flight back to Istanbul.


Highlights

  • Savour the taste of a traditional lunch in the old village of Çavuşin
  • Wander through the Rose Valley and admire the beautiful rock formations
  • Experience life beneath the surface in Kaymakli Underground City
  • Explore the incredible architecture of the Byzantine-era Ortahisar Castle
  • Look out to the distant mountains and the ancient caves in Pigeon Valley

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Pickup from accommodation in Istanbul's European Side neighborhood
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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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.