Embark on an extraordinary day trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia, where surreal landscapes and ancient wonders await. Explore the whimsical formations of Devrent Valley and Monk Valley, where nature's artistry takes center stage with fairy chimneys and rock formations. Experience the centuries-old pottery traditions in Avanos before delving into the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, home to ancient cave churches adorned with Byzantine frescoes. Admire panoramic vistas from Esentepe Mountain and marvel at the imposing Uchisar Castle, all while expert guides illuminate the region's rich history and cultural heritage. This immersive journey promises an unforgettable exploration of Cappadocia's captivating beauty and timeless charm.
In the early morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and drive you to Istanbul airport for your inbound flight to Kayseri.
In Kayseri, our other driver is waiting for you to bring you to the meeting point where you will meet our professional guide who will show you all the highlights of north Cappadocia today.
The tour starts at 09:30 in the morning and begins with a pick-up from your hotel The first stop on the tour is the Goreme Open Air Museum. The museum is a big monastery complex and there are 9 churches over 1000 years old that you can visit. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 and our guide will give information about the history of the region & museum. After visiting the site for about 1,5 hours, we will drive to Love Valley Panorama Point to see some interesting fairy chimneys and Red & Rose Valleys from a nice angle.
Then, we will drive to Pasabag Fairy Chimneys to see the best-protected fairy chimneys in the Cappadocia region. Pasabag is also called "Monks Valley" and there are a lot of multiple-headed fairy chimneys. Our guide will give you information about the formation of these fairy chimneys and the entire region as well. After the visit, we will drive to Avanos to have our lunch in a small boutique restaurant.
After lunch, we will see the kick-wheel pottery demonstration in Avanos which is an art almost 4000 years old inherited from the Hittites. Then, we will drive to Devrent Valley to see the camel-shaped fairy chimney. The valley is also called Imagination Valley because many formations look like mushrooms, seals, fingers, and other shapes depending on your imagination.
Our Daily Tour will be finalized around 4:30 pm and you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel in the evening.
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