Highlights of Cappadocia Tour
Description
Details of the Highlights of Cappadocia Tour
If you have a small budget and limited time but want a quick overview of the area, the Highlights of Cappadocia Tour is the perfect option for you.
Highlights of Cappadocia Tour
In this tour, you will visit the most beautiful panoramic spots in Cappadocia and learn about historical sites and natural rock formations. The tour will reveal the unique scenery of the region. Enjoy a journey that blends the past and present and witness 4000-year-old traditions being passed down from generation to generation by visiting modern pottery workshops. You will explore the unique settlement of Kaymakli Underground City, enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the Cappadocia region, and capture the best photos of Uchisar Castle, Imagination Valley, and Pasabag Valley.
Tour Details
Pick-up time for the Highlights of Cappadocia Tour is between 09:30 and 10:00, and the tour finishes around 17:00.
Note: Children under 8 years old can join for free!
Our tours are organized with professional guides who speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. All tours are conducted in your language.
Tips for a Better Experience
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
- The underground city is a confined space, please inform your guide if you are claustrophobic.
- Wear comfortable and slip-resistant shoes.
- Bring your sunglasses and hat (especially in summer).
- Carry some money for your expenses.
- Don't forget to charge your portable devices.
Places to Visit
- Göreme Panorama: To start the Highlights of Cappadocia Tour, we'll first go to Göreme Panorama to let your eyes rest for a while; this location serves as a balcony with a spectacular view of Goreme and Uchisar Castle.
- Uchisar Castle: The castle is located at the highest point of central Cappadocia and mesmerizes you with its breathtaking landscape.
- Kaymakli Underground City: This marvel of ancient engineering is the largest temporary settlement of many local civilizations, with a history spanning over 4000 years.
- Pigeon Valley: A place where you can see both Uchisar Castle and the valley from a great angle. Are you ready to hear the quaint story of pigeon houses?
- Lunch: Served in a traditional local restaurant.
- Avanos (pottery demonstration): Many town men in Avanos are talented in making ceramics and pottery. Pottery has been produced in this area as far back as around 2000 BC, during the time of the Hittites.
- Imagination Valley (Devrent Valley): This unique spot is filled with fairy chimneys that resemble specific objects like animals and figures.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley): Known for its three-headed colossal fairy chimneys, this place is one of the most interesting ones. The hermits who lived there were inspired by Saint Simeon and carved their cells, admiring his way of life.
What's Included?
- Professional licensed tour guides.
- Pick-up and drop-off service with air-conditioned vehicles.
- Entrance fees to the museums.
- Lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
- A half-liter bottle of water per person.
- Tax.
What's Excluded?
- Drinks at lunch.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
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