Highlights
- Two day tour exploring the wonders of Cappadocia
- Explore the ruins of Zelve's fascinating cliff-side Byzantine monastery
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Goreme National Park
- Visit the beautiful Cave Mosque in Cavusin Village, an old Seljukian and Ottoman village
- See the beautiful underground city of Kaymakli, a historic haven for persecuted Christians
- Upgrade to take in panoramic views of the Cappadocia region from an hot air balloon!
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Useful Information
Cappadocia, Turkey
Day 01: Kayseri - Cappadocia (dinner included)
Arrive in Kayseri Airport or commence tour from a Cappadocia hotel. Enjoy the morning hiking downhill in Rose Valley while exploring some ancient churches. Arrive in Cavusin Village, an old Seljukian and Ottoman village and visit the Cave Mosque. Continue on to Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians hid from persecutors. Final stop of the day is Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and castle.
Next, relax on your comfortable air-conditioned coach on the drive back to your overnight accommodation, a beautiful cave hotel where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Day 02: Cappadocia Sightseeing (breakfast included)
Start the morning in style with an optional hot air balloon ride and witness the beauty of Cappadocia from the skies. Depart at 5am from your hotel and admire the Turkish countryside as you head to the hot-air
balloon office, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast. Next, head to the nearby launch field where the hot-air balloon is inflated, board the balloon basket with your experienced pilot and up you go! See the stunning volcanic landscape and views of the Cappadocia relief, a high plateau standing more than 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level, during your 1-hour flight. After your flight, toast with a glass of Champagne while being presented with a flight certificate. Then, relax on the drive back to your hotel.
If you choose not to go on the hot air balloon ride, you can rest in your hotel, have breakfast, and join the group at approximately 10am for departure toward the Imagination Valley, where animal-like natural formations like camels and fair chimneys are abundant. Drive on to Pasabagi in Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanos where Kizilirmak, the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. After lunch break (not included) visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar. Continue on to the Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. After shopping time for well-known local goods, transfer to the airport or to your hotel.
Itinerary
Reviewed by Blanca, United Kingdom, September 2012
Reviewed by Paul C, USA, September 2012
Amazing!!! Mother nature was hard at work in this part of the world!! Tour guide was excellent and everything was seamless. DEFINTELY TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE!!!! Phenominal experience!
