This tour combines some of Turkey's greatest natural wonders and oldest churches, with the option to add a hot air balloon ride.
Day 1
Evening: Transfer from hotel to bus station in Istanbul for overnight bus to Cappadocia
Overnight bus to Cappadocia (takes about 12 hours)
Day 2
Early morning arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to our office for a brief tour briefing, followed by a tour of the Fairy Chimneys in Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks) Valley, and a hands-on experience making pottery using the ancient technique in Avanos. Next, visit Göreme, with its open-air museum, home to the earliest churches and chapels carved into fairy chimneys, showcasing the finest examples of frescoes. Also see Pigeon Valley, the petrified valley of Uçhisar, with the highest point in the region.
Dinner and overnight stay at a 4* hotel in Cappadocia
Day 3
Visit the Hospital Monastery. Hike through the wonderland of Kizilçukur (Red Valley) and the village of Çavusin with its rock-cut dwellings. Kaymakli Underground City, a rock-cut city eight or nine levels underground, where early Christians hid from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations at Çatalkaya. Enjoy a fantastic view of the fairy chimneys of Esentepe.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel and departure after breakfast to see the world-famous Ihlara Valley, which descends to the canyon floor. Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning natural scenery. In the evening, transfer to the bus station for Istanbul (approximately 12 hours).
Day 5
Early morning arrival in Istanbul and end of our services. Notes: Advance reservations are required.
Highlights
Fairy chimneys
Goreme
Kaymakli Underground City
Vale de Ihlara
Avanos
Make pottery using a 4,000-year-old technique
What includes and does not include
Search most hotels in Istanbul
Round-trip bus ticket between Istanbul and Cappadocia
Professional English Conversation Guide
2 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Entrance fees
3 Lunches
2 Dinners
Meals and drinks not listed above
Optional tips
Transfer from the bus station to your hotel in Istanbul at the end of the tour
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