Begin your day with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in a deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle. Meet your professional, licensed guide and enjoy a brief introduction to the day’s program.
-Your first stop offers; Goreme panaroma. sweeping views of valleys, mountains, and lush greenery. Perfect for photography and orientation to the region. Your guide shares ecological insights and local legends.
-Continue to Pigeon Valley, famous for its sweeping views and historic dovecotes carved into the cliffs.
-Stop at an authentic Onyx and semi-precious stone workshop.
Experience:
Live demonstration of stone carving
Learn about local minerals and Cappadocia’s geology
Opportunity to browse unique handcrafted jewelry (optional, no pressure).
-Kaymaklı Underground City;
Explore the fascinating multi-level Kaymaklı Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s largest subterranean settlements.
Highlights:
Ancient tunnels and ventilation shafts
Storage rooms, chapels, living quarters
Stories of early Christian refuge
Your guide Will explains how people lived, survived, and protected themselves deep beneath the earth.
-Arrive at the lush and serene Ihlara Valley, home to volcanic rock canyons and a peaceful river.
Enjoy a gentle hike along the Melendiz River.
Highlights:
Rock-cut chapels with frescoes
Shaded pathways
Birdsong and natural beauty.
-Continue to the impressive Selime Monastery, Cappadocia’s largest rock-cut monastic complex.
Explore:
Cathedral-sized rooms
Monks’ quarters
Tunnel passages
Dramatic viewpoints over the valley
This stop provides incredible photos and deep insight into ancient monastic life.
-Delights & Dried Fruits Shop
Enjoy a brief stop at a local Turkish Delights & Dried Fruits Shop.
Highlights:
Taste traditional Turkish delights, dried fruits, and nuts
Learn about regional products and production methods
Opportunity to purchase natural local treats (optional)
Back to the hotel: After a full day of exploration, relax on your journey back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
-Hotel pickup & drop-off
-Luxury, air-conditioned transport
-Professional licensed English tour guide
-Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary (ONLY ALL İNCLUDED OPTION)
-Gourmet lunch (vegetarian/vegan options) (ONLY ALL İNCLUDED OPTION)
EXCLUSIONS
-Personal expenses
-Drinks at lunch
