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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Exploring at your own pace with a local guide
Seeing many examples of the varying 'fairy chimneys'
The panoramic vista from Uchisar Castle
Seeing where the hermit monks carved out an existence
Getting up close to the 'fairy chimneys'
What's included
Transport in luxury minivan with internet connection
Lunch
Drinks
What to expect
Pigeon Valley
45m · Admission ticket included
The tour begins with a visit to Pigeon Valley, named after the thousands of pigeon houses which were carved out of the soft tufa stone centuries before; the pigeon droppings were an important source of fertiliser for the region’s orchards and vineyards.
Uchisar
45m
Next up is the village of Uchisar famous for its’ rock castle which is at the highest point in Cappadocia and offers magnificent panoramic views over the area and the many ‘fairy chimneys’ created from the volcanic rock as a result of erosion made by natural factors over the centuries. This area has also been an important religious site with early Christians settling here.
Love Valley
45m · Admission ticket included
The chimney rocks are dotted all over the landscape and throughout the many valleys which form Cappadocia. One of these valleys has locally been dubbed ‘Love Valley’ due to the conical-shaped rock pillars and there are some great photo opportunities here.
Pasabag Vadisi
45m · Admission ticket included
Another valley is called Pasabaglar and used to be known as the Valley of the Monks. The chimney rocks here were once inhabited by the followers of St Simeon the Hermit and these monks carved out homes inside the pillars many centuries ago.
Urgup
45m
One of the first towns in the region to set up as a tourist centre was Urgup due to its’ central location and proximity to the many churches and chapels carved out of the rock formations. The town is well known for its’ cave hotels, wine production and hand-made carpets; the tour makes a stop here.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Not available from KAYSERI
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
