Travel to Cappadocia and explore its fascinating archeological and natural wonders on this full-day tour from Istanbul. See Özkonak Underground City, an exciting site on the slopes of Mt Idis, and admire the amazing volcanic landscapes of Devrent Valley and Pasabag (Monks Valley). Visit the citadel of Uchisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia, and the Goreme Open-Air Museum, where you’ll see the remains of rock-cut churches. Plus, enjoy a pottery-making class in Avanos, and learn interesting details about Cappadocia from your local guide throughout your tour!
This small-group tour is limited to 20 people and ends in Istanbul with a return flight from Cappadocia.
This small-group tour is limited to 20 people and ends in Istanbul with a return flight from Cappadocia.
Highlights
- Round-trip full-day tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Discover Özkonak Underground City, an ancient site built on the slopes of Mt Idis
- Visit Uchisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia, and Devrent Valley, home to unusual natural rock formations
- Learn about Cappadocia's history at the Open-Air Museum in Goreme
- Round-trip flight from Istanbul included
- Small-group tour limited to 20 people ensures a more personalized experience
Useful Information
Cappadocia In One Day Small-Group Tour
After pickup from your Istanbul hotel in the morning, take a comfortable coach ride to the airport to fly to Cappadocia. When you arrive, your guide will start your Cappadocia tour by taking you to Özkonak Underground City, an incredible site made of volcanic granite and built on the slopes of Mt Idis. This subterranean city was constructed with holes that provided both ventilation and a way for inhabitants to watch for Turkish enemies, as your expert guide will explain. See how the site's excavation in 1972 revealed a whole city that could house 60,000 people for up to three months!
Continue your tour by coach to Devrent Valley to admire its clustered collections of volcanic cones and other unique rock formations. Learn about the fascinating erosion process from your guide, and then head to Pasabag (Monks Valley), where you’ll discover its interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), continue to the citadel of Uchisar and see the tallest point in Cappadocia. Next, visit the Open-Air Museum in Goreme to see the remains of Christian settlements and rock-cut churches that date back thousands of years.
Finally, head to your last stop, Avanos, where you will participate in a pottery-making workshop. As you create your own pottery masterpiece, learn about the ancient art of pottery-marking in Turkey. At the end of your tour, you’ll be taken to the Kayseri airport for your flight return to Istanbul.
Continue your tour by coach to Devrent Valley to admire its clustered collections of volcanic cones and other unique rock formations. Learn about the fascinating erosion process from your guide, and then head to Pasabag (Monks Valley), where you’ll discover its interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), continue to the citadel of Uchisar and see the tallest point in Cappadocia. Next, visit the Open-Air Museum in Goreme to see the remains of Christian settlements and rock-cut churches that date back thousands of years.
Finally, head to your last stop, Avanos, where you will participate in a pottery-making workshop. As you create your own pottery masterpiece, learn about the ancient art of pottery-marking in Turkey. At the end of your tour, you’ll be taken to the Kayseri airport for your flight return to Istanbul.
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