Private Wonders of Cappadocia Tour 1 2 or 3 Days

Day 1: North Cappadocia Tour

1. Goreme
   1h
   Goreme Village is considered the center of Cappadocia as most of the important sites are located here. You can find cave hotels for accommodation here which is a unique experience.
2. Uchisar Castle
   30m
   Uchisar Castle is the highest point of Goreme town with the best panoramic view to take photos, however, we don't climb to the top of the castle as roads are not proper and safety measures are insufficient.
3. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Goreme Open Air Museum covers most of the cave churches built by first Christians living in the region who were struggling to survive despite the strict punishments of the Roman Empire against this new religion spreading all around the country. You will see frescoes depicting the scenes from the Holy Bible painted by the first monks serving to Christianity according to the rules of St Paul.
4. Avanos
   1h
   Avanos is the heart of Kizilirmak (Red River) and the center of famous Cappadocian ceramics produced with red clay from the river basin. Here we will join a workshop in one of the largest factories in the region.
5. Fairy Chimneys
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Valley of Monks (Pasabaglar) is the famous shape of fairy chimneys that you can see the unique shape in all photos. Despite most of them looking like mushrooms at first glance you will see unique shapes when you move around them
6. Devrent Valley
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Devrent Valley is known to be lunar shape structures and weird shapes of rocks created by floods and other natural elements in the early period of time before human settlement after the explosions of volcanic mountains surrounding the region.

Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour

1. Kaymakli Underground City
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Kaymakli Underground City is located in the southern part of the city full of underground cities and you will enjoy the houses and dwellings of ancient Cappadocians who were hiding there during the times of invasion by enemies.
2. Gulludere Vadisi
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Rose Valley in Cappadocia is famous for its pink-tinted rock formations and stunning sunset views.
3. Love Valley
   1h
   Love Valley in Cappadocia is distinguished by its towering, phallic-shaped rock formations that create one of the region’s most surreal landscapes.
4. Pigeon Valley
   1h
   Pigeon Valley is the main stop of pigeons which are important animals whose eggs are used to color the monasteries. The pigeon is considered to be holy as it's told in the Bible and other holy books and scrolls.
5. Ortahisar Kalesi
   1h
   Ortahisar Castle in Cappadocia is a towering rock fortress carved into a massive formation, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and villages.
6. Mustafapasa
   1h
   Mustafapasa - Sinasos Ancient City one inhabited by Greeks previously and now by Turkish citizens. Despite the exchange, there are still local people living their own land and making life by producing wine in houses.

Day 3: Green Cappadocia Tour

1. Ihlara Valley
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Ihlara Valley is the longest valley of the Cappadocia region shaped by water floods and then monks created cave churches in this valley. Here we will do hiking by the Melendiz River which is a peaceful atmosphere for our guests to relax.
2. Belisirma
   1h
   Belisirma Village is a stop for having lunch by the Melendiz River and short break before going on our trip to discover highlights of Cappadocia region.
3. Selime Monastery
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Selime Monastery is a mountain carved and turned into a church by workers of the monastery. Despite it was used as a theological school for many years it's almost abandoned for 2 hundred years and today serves as a museum for visitors who are keen on history and religion.
4. 1h
   Yaprakhisar is a picturesque Cappadocian village overlooking the Ihlara Valley, renowned for its dramatic rock-carved dwellings and cinematic landscapes.

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel if it's centrally located, please note that we will need to set a meeting point if you are staying in a distant location.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness