Deal negotiated for you
- A 3 day / 2 night tour in a 4-star hotel
- Half-board lunch
- Flights departing from the city of your choice
- All transfers during your stay
- Visits and activities as mentioned.
- The service of an English-speaking guide during the tour
Your stay starts here
Cappadocia Tour 4*
Discover the geological wonders of Cappadocia on this three-day tour package.
The itinerary includes the spectacular open-air museum in Goreme, the distinctive lunar landscape of the rock formations in Devrent Valley, and the highest point of Cappadocia, Uchisar rock castle, which offers panoramic views of the valleys below.
The tour will also take you to the Underground Cities and Pigeon Valley, where you will find thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa rock since ancient times.
Your detailed itinerary
Day 1 | Istanbul – Cappadocia
Meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel in Istanbul and drive to the Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to Cappadocia. The tour begins with a visit to the Göreme Museum, which features numerous rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with exquisite colourful frescoes.
Next, we will visit Devrent Valley, renowned for its distinctive rock formations that bear an animal-like resemblance. The valley's distinctive rock formations, shaped by natural erosion, resemble a sculptured zoo.
Of particular interest is a rock pillar that resembles the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ.
The valley's distinctive lunar landscape offers a unique experience, transporting visitors to an otherworldly setting.
Following this, we will proceed to the Pacha's vineyard, also known as Pasabagi.
This site is also known as Monks Valley due to the hermitage of Simeon monks that once stood here.
The tour will then continue to Avanos, where guests will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional Turkish lunch and a pottery-making experience with local experts.
The tour will then move on to Goreme Panorama, renowned for its spectacular panoramic vistas of the Fairy Chimneys.
The tour will conclude with a drive to Uchisar, where visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Natural highest Rock Castle, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding area. There will then be a transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 | Cappadocia
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide and begin your full-day tour. The itinerary includes a visit to Rose Valley, an area of Cappadocia that is renowned for its distinctive pink ridges.
Next, you will drive to Cavusin, which is surrounded by Red Valley.
The local village is distinguished by rock-hewn houses that are deeply embedded in the rock formations.
The village is renowned for its rock-hewn churches.
The next destination is Pigeon Valley, which derives its name from the numerous man-made dovecotes (pigeon houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff.
Pigeon Valley is considered to be one of the most outstanding locations for exploring the wonders of Cappadocia.
The Underground Cities, a former refuge for 15,000 Christians, are the next destination.
These settlements played a significant role in the development of Christianity, offering shelter and worship, and were in use until the end of the 7th century AD.
Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
The tour continues to Ortahisar, renowned for its welcoming residents, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets lined with charming churches, and the castle-like rock formation that gives the town its name.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 | Cappadocia – Istanbul
Following breakfast at the hotel and check-out, guests are welcome to explore the city independently.
Please ensure you meet your driver at the agreed time to return to Kayseri Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our driver will be waiting to collect you and take you to your hotel in Istanbul (the hotel is not included).
Your accommodation
During this trip, you will be accommodated at the hotel mentioned in the description:
- 3-star Melekler Evi Cave Hotel (or similar)
Your board
During this tour you will enjoy half board as detailed in the description:
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
Please note
This itinerary is subject to change for technical reasons, weather conditions or other reasons related to the organisation of the trip.
Maximum group size: 20 people.
Guaranteed departure: minimum of 2 people.
The supplier reserves the right to change the departure date if this minimum is not reached.