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Time to discover the amazing world of Cappadocia in 2 days! In this program we have prepared for you, you can explore fairy chimneys, underground city and fascinating Ihlara valley with us in 2 days.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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Time to discover the amazing world of Cappadocia in 2 days! In this program we have prepared for you, you can explore fairy chimneys, underground city and fascinating Ihlara valley with us in 2 days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia – Green Tour
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkey
We go directly to the Goreme Panoramic View Point. Here, you can see almost all of Cappadocia and take excellent photos. Also your guide will provide important information about Cappadocia. You will have free time to take photos and explore the area by yourself.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
Our second stop will be Derinkuyu Underground City which is the biggest, largest and deepest underground city of Cappadocia. Derinkuyu Underground City has 8 levels under the ground. You will see different sections on each level (kitchen, sitting room, restroom, tombs, stable, missionary school etc.) Your guide will explain about each level and their formation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
After the underground city tour, we move forward to Ihlara Valley. It is the biggest and deepest canyon of Cappadocia. We visit Agacalti Church after walking approximately 300-400 m. You will see how well-preserved the church is.
Then, we start walking along the Melendiz River through to the Belisırma Village, located in hearth of Ihlara Valley (about 3 km). You will spend enjoyable time in nature during the walk. After 1,30 hour of walking we will arrive to Belisırma Village. You will have a nice lunch near the Melendiz River.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkey
After lunch we drive to Selime Monastery. It is also known as the oldest cathedral of Cappadocia. You will see the kitchen, missionary school, and small churches while visiting here. But it is a little difficult to see the frescoes. Rumor has it that a few chapters of the Star Wars movies were shot here. There is also an excellent landscape on the roof.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
You can see the unique panoramic view of Pigeon Valley, take photos, see hundreds of pigeon houses and feed the pigeons.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 1 night cave hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
Day 2: Red Tour & Flight to Istanbul
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
We go directly to Uchisar Castle where you can see a breathtaking view of Cappadocia. This fantastic rock formation is the highest place in Cappadocia.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
After that we go to Goreme Open Air Museum which entered the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985. You can see rock churches, carved chapels built by early christians, an Orthodox monastery sheltered to the escape from Roman attacks. You can see very well preserved frescoes on the walls of churches and chapels. These frescoes and paintings, that date back to the 5th century, resisted corrosive effects of time.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
Avanos was the center of terracota arts in 2000 B.C. Hittite times. Here, you will have a chance to see the traditional pottery demonstration art. The clay used in the pottery demonstration is taken from the river in a town Kizilirmak, which is the second longest river of Turkey, known as Hallys in antique times.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkey
Pasabagi (Monks Valley) is the best place to see three-hatted fairy chimneys. Also, you get to see the formation of Cappadocia from above.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
You can have a fun time imagining the visual rock formations that are different from the present rock formations that will fascinate your dreams.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Love Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Our last stop will be Love Valley. You will see another unique rock formation in Cappadocia here. After Love Valley, our tour ends and we take you back to your hotel or wherever you want.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
