# 2-Day Cappadocia Tour by Plane from/to Istanbul: Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys and Underground Cities | Small Group of 12 Pax | Meals Included

Tour in EU — Istanbul → Istanbul.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Istanbul → Istanbul
- Duration: 2.00 day
- Price from: $650
- Rating: 4.60 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 9424

## Summary

• This is a customized 2 days package tour from/to Istanbul by plane • Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi, Red, and Rose Valley • Enjoy a panoramic view of the pigeon valley • See the rock-cut houses and churches of Cavusin • Explore underground cities of early Christians and see rock-cut churches and storage rooms • Walk around the fairy chimneys and see the first cave houses of early Christians • Learn the history about the first habitants of Cappadocia • Experience making potter with locals • Tasty typical Turkis food in a local restaurant

## Categories

Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Flight to Kayseri / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

According to your pick-up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1-hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants, and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum ; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter are built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Next Avanos ; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panaroma , which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour drive you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

### Day 2: Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and start your full-day tour, Visit Rose Valley ; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see. Next Cavusin ; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock churches. Next; Pigeon Valley ; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities ; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. The tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. after the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1 hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. End of our service.

## Guide languages

English Live, Japanese Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105199095-cappadocia-tour-by-from-istanbul-2-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951