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Tours

Day 1: Starting the Cappadocia Tour with an Overnight Journey We begin the Cappadocia Tour by picking up our esteemed guests at the specified times and stops. Accompanied by our in-car refreshments, we embark on a memorable journey through Cappadocia. After a morning breakfast at Tırnaz Tepe Rest Area Visit the Underground City of Tatlarin (Located on the hillside named "Kale" of Tatlarin Town, the church with two naves, two apses, and five vaults has a collapsed narthex. Scenes in the well-preserved frescoes are separated by bands.) After the underground tour, we head to DEDE EFENDİ RESTAURANT for lunch. Trying the famous pottery kebab, Cappadocia's most famous dish, at DEDE EFENDİ RESTAURANT. Visit HALLAÇ MONASTERY, the most beautiful monastery in Cappadocia, followed by Uç Hisar Visit. A 15-MINUTE FREE TIME with the narration of the Professional Guide. After your free time, visit the MENENGİÇ COFFEE TASTING Coffee Workshop. Menengiç coffee helps eliminate excess water in the body, promotes metabolism, and has a high vitamin E content with appetite-suppressing properties. After tasting MENENGİÇ COFFEE, a panoramic visit to Göreme to capture Cappadocia in photos. Göreme Panorama, a significant center of Christianity since the 7th-13th centuries, especially after Christians escaping persecutions settled here. It is a natural and cultural heritage where centuries of accumulation meet with fairy chimneys made of volcanic tuffs, listed on the World Heritage List. Visit to Çavuşin, where many churches, including Çavuşin Church, St. John the Baptist Church, and 7th Century Frescoes, are located. Group photo session to immortalize the visit. Proceed to our hotel for accommodation: Pietra Cave Suites. Dinner at the hotel followed by TURKISH NIGHT SHOW (UNLIMITED ALCOHOL). Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Devrent Valley. Brief historical information: Cappadocia was once an inland sea around 50 million years ago. The sea dried up due to the activity of surrounding volcanoes, filling the region with high heat. Capture panoramic photos in Devrent Valley and then move to a Pottery Workshop to learn pottery. Arrive at the Pottery Workshop, where an instructor teaches pottery. The next stop is the Stone Workshop, where we learn how valuable stones are processed into precious jewelry. Say farewell to Cappadocia and head towards Konya. Lunch at YAYLA PINAR RESTAURANT in Konya. After lunch, continue the journey to Antalya with in-car entertainment. Arrive in Antalya.

Enjoy a private transfer from Antalya Airport to your hotel in Alanya, Kemer, Side, Belek, or Fethiye. Travel in comfort and style in a VIP car with a professional driver. Be greeted by your driver at the airport and receive assistance with your luggage. Then, sit back and relax in a comfortable VIP car. Enjoy in-car refreshments such as water, cookies, and fruit juice. Benefit from personal accident seat insurance for each passenger. At the airport exit, you will see a signboard with your name on it. You can take a break at any time you want along the way. All comfort equipment is available for you to have a comfortable journey. We are the leading company in the Mediterranean region and you can travel with us in peace wherever you want.

Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 1985. Discover these natural wonders on a 3-day professionally guided tour, choosing from Alanya, Side, and Belek departures. Cappadocia, located in eastern Anatolia, boasts a unique historical and cultural heritage. In addition, the landscape of the region’s Devrent, Paşabağ, and Pigeon valleys is characterized by unusual fairy chimney formations. Millions of years ago, 3 of Cappadocia’s mountains were active volcanoes. Volcanic eruptions and erosion of the tuff layers of volcanic ash created the formations you see in the area today. During this excursion you’ll come across a wide variety of fairy chimney shapes, ranging from conical, pointed, and columnar to hat and mushroom-shaped. Visit an underground city and the Göreme Open Air Museum, which features over 30 rock-carved churches and chapels, dating from the 9th to the 11th centuries, and many with interior frescoes. Your guide will take you to the Mevlâna Museum in Konya, the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. The site was also the lodge of the Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes. If you like you can choose to see a whirling dervishes show (not included in the tour price).

Explore the legendary "fairy chimneys" and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia and experience the spectacular landscape from multiple perspectives. Day 1: Start at approximately 05:00 AM and stop for breakfast en route to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, marvel at the rock formations and rock-carved houses, and visit Saratli Underground City (Kirkgoz) to explore its corridors with your guide. Then, drive to Pigeon Valley for lunch at a scenic restaurant. Gaze in awe at the castle in Uchisar Valley, and then visit a rock house. Drive to the Göreme Valley for a stunning panorama and go inside a rock-cut church in Cavusin village to learn about the area's religious past. Get the chance to purchase onyx jewelry on the way to your accommodation in Urgup, where an open buffet dinner awaits. Attend an optional folk dance show.  Day 2: Experience Cappadocia like a bird on an optional early morning hot air balloon ride. Check out from your hotel after a buffet breakfast, and explore the fairy chimneys up close. Enter the valleys of Devrent, Pasabag and Love, and walk through rocks shaped like mushrooms and other odd formations. Stop for lunch near Konya before drop off at your hotel at around 07:00 PM.

In the heart of Turkey lies Cappadocia, a land steeped in mystery and wonder. Imagine leaving behind the bustling streets of Antalya, venturing into the unknown with anticipation coursing through your veins. As you journey towards Cappadocia, the landscape transforms into a canvas of surreal beauty, with rock formations sculpted by ancient forces. Cappadocia's allure isn't just in its stunning scenery – it's a tapestry woven with tales of ancient civilizations and remarkable resilience. Picture yourself exploring ancient cave dwellings and underground cities, each step revealing secrets from centuries past. But amidst the ancient ruins, there's an undeniable sense of magic – the kind that stirs your soul and leaves you breathless. Whether you're watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon or savouring a traditional Turkish meal amidst towering rock formations, Cappadocia captivates with its ability to evoke deep emotions. As the sun sets on your Cappadocian adventure, you're left with a profound sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the memories made, the sights seen, and the stories shared. For in Cappadocia, every moment is an invitation to experience the extraordinary. Here's what awaits you on this magical journey: DAY 1: Pick-up from hotels in Antalya, Side, Alanya and surrounding areas Breakfast break at the restaurant on Taurus Mountain Lunch break Pigeon Valley Panorama break at the foot of Uchhisar castle Visit the Göreme open-air museum Love Valley Visit the pottery and ceramic workshop Imagination (Dervent) Valley Turkish delight shop Arrival and accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cappadocia Dinner at the hotel Relax at the hotel or optional extra: Join the Turkish night show DAY 2: Balloon watching or balloon riding tour (both optional extras) Breakfast at the hotel Check out and departure from the hotel Visit the onyx workshop Visit the Saratlı underground city museum Break as needed Lunch in Konya Break as needed Drop-off at hotels in Antalya, Side, Alanya and surrounding areas Additional Information & Tips: Single room accommodation available at a supplementary fee Don't forget your camera to capture the mesmerising landscapes Dress appropriately for the cooler climate of Cappadocia Balloon tours require early booking, and prices are subject to daily changes. Please contact us for the most up-to-date pricing information.

Discover the highlights of Turkey on a guided 8-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Konya. Visit the famous sites of Ephesus, Pammukale, and the Devrent Valley. Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul Arrive at Istanbul Airport IST or SAW airport where the tour representative will meet you with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Tour with Breakfast After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping and spend the night in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays so the Spice Market will be visited instead. Day 3: Istanbul – Izmir – Ephesus Tour – Kusadasi (Breakfast&Dinner) Early morning pickup from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul IST or SAW airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir Airport and be met by your tour guide. Drive to Ephesus and see the Artemis Temple before continuing to Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionia (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor). After Ephesus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary. This house is located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. Then drive to Kusadasi to stay overnight. Day 4: Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour with Breakfast and Dinner Drive to Pamukkale to visit the Travertines, white terraces, and Hierapolis ancient city. Stay overnight in a Thermal Hotel. Day 5: Pamukkale – Cappadocia Cave Hotel with Breakfast Drive to Cappadocia which will be approximately 8 hours of driving. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the worldwide famous mystic Overnight in Cappadocia in a cave hotel. Day 6: Cappadocia Tour Cave Hotel with Breakfast See the Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup. Then, visit Ozkonak Underground City. Visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum Continue to Uchisar Rock Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Spend the night in a traditional Cappadocia cave hotel. Day 7: Full-Day Cappadocia Tour - Istanbul with Breakfast In the morning, admire the lunar landscape of the Devrent Valley. Stop at Avanos, the center of terra cotta works of art since 3000 BC, and enjoy a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight from Kayseri to Istanbul and then head to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 8: Home with Breakfast After breakfast private transfer to the airport. Depends upon flights/hotel availabilities, reverse (Istanbul-Capp.-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Izmir-Istanbul) can be organized. Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD

Start with a 09:00AM pick-up from your Cappadocia hotel and your first stop will be Saratli Underground City. This city has many similarities with the Hideen Saratlı Underground Cities. The underground city has spread to large areas but a small part has been cleaned. Underground cities date back to the Hittite period, mainly carved to protect themselves from the attacks in an emergency. They were used by the Christians during early Christianity from the slaughter of the Roman Empire. After visiting the underground city, drive to Tepesi Delik Han Caravanserai, one of Cappadocia's most important historical locations. Have lunch at 01:00PM and then drive to Lake Tuz, a saline lake occupying a huge area in the arid central plateau of Turkey. See the crystal white salt and spend an unforgettable time at the salt lake. Afterwards, drive back to your hotel at 04:00PM.

Cappadocia is home to millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year, with its magnificent nature, uniquely beautiful valleys, fairy chimneys, settlements carved into rocks, open-air museums, and underground cities. Alanya is 500 km from Cappadocia. Cappadocia is called Katpatuka, meaning the word “ Country of Beautiful Horses ”. Throughout our tour, you will witness the unique history of the region with a professional guide, get information about fairy chimneys, and learn the legends of Cappadocia. If you want, you can immortalize the moment with photos of the sunrise and the wonderful view of the colorful balloons in the sky with the Cappadocia balloon tour. Day 1 Excerpt from your addresses or hotels Breakfast break in the Taurus mountains Arrival to Cappadocia via Seydisehir Visit the underground city in the town of Saratlı Lunch at Uc Hisar Uc Hisar Castle Goreme Open Air Museum Guvercinlik Valley Pasha Bale (Priest Valley) Devrent Valley ( Pink Valley, Dream Valley ) Avanos Red Crescent visit Delight center visit Pottery Workshop Arrival and dinner at the hotel You can participate in the wishing “Turkish Night” or “Sema Ceremony of the Servants” events. Day 2 Balloon transfer ( Not included in the optional tour price. ) Rock Church Valley of Lights ( Love Valley ) Onyx Leather Store Caravanserai Lunch in Konya Return by taking a rest break in the Cruise or Taurus Arrival to Alanya Our tour ends with you leaving for the addresses you stay.

Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul (Monday) Upon arrival at Istanbul greeted and drives to your hotel. C/IN. O/N Istanbul. (No Meal) Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday) (09:00 - 15:00) Today you visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar.O/N Istanbul (B-L) Day 3 HD Bosphorus Tour+Flight to Izmir (Wednesday) (09:00-12:30) Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. Today you visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) and enjoy cruising on Bosphorus. After the tour flight to Izmir. C/IN. O/N Kusadasi. (B) Day 4 Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday) (09:00 - 16:00) Today you visit The House of Virgin Mary; where she spent her final days, Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. and Temple of Artemis O/N Kusadasi. (B-L) Day 5 Pamukkale Tour (Friday) (08:00-20:00) Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Travel to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… swim in terraces and visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Drive to Antalya. C/IN. O/N Antalya. (B-L) Day 6 Antalya City Tour (Saturday) (09:30-16:00) Enjoy stunning view of Mediterranean from cable car ride 'from sea to sky', visit Duden waterfalls and explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret).O/N Antalya. (B-L) Day 7 Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday) (08:30-20:00) Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. and 700-years-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road). Drive to Cappadocia. C/IN. O/N Cappadocia (B-L) Day 8 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday) (09:30-16:00) Today you visit Goreme Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi, Avano, Goreme Panaroma, Uchisar. O/N Cappadocia (B-L) Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight Day 9 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday) (09:00-16:00) Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Today you visit Rose Valley, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Underground Cities, Ortahisar. After tour flight to Istanbul. C/IN. O/N Istanbul. (B-L) Day 10 Departure Day (Wednesday) According to your flight departure time, drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service. (B)

DAY 1 : Arrival to Istanbul Welcome to Turkey. Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) or at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Meet your driver with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul. DAY 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast ) We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 3 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast ) Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Boat trip on the Bosphorus. Afternoon visit to the underground cistern. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 : Istanbul – Izmir – Ephesus Tour – Kusadasi ( Breakfast – Dinner ) Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir Airport and be met by your tour guide and drive to Ephesus ( 45 minutes drive ) First visit the Artemis Temple, which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to Ephesus. After Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. Here you can see some of the traditional carpet weaving techniques used and enjoy viewing some splendid displays of beautiful carpets. After Lunch visit House of Virgin Mary. Drive to the hotel for overnight in Kusadasi. DAY 5 : Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour ( 3,5 hours drive ) ( Breakfast – Dinner ) Drive to Pamukkale, on the way, visit to Laodicea. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. We wil visit The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders. Overnight Pamukkale. DAY 6 : Pamukkale – Konya ( 4,5 hours drive ) ( Breakfast ) Drive to Konya, visit to Mevlana Sufi temple. Overnight in Konya. DAY 7 : Konya – Cappadocia Tour ( 5 hours drive ) ( Breakfast ) Drive to Cappadocia. Visit to Sultanhani Caravanseria, a roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day’s journey. Overnight in Cappadocia in a cave hotel. DAY 8 : Cappadocia Tour ( Breakfast ) Optional: Hot air ballooning with sunrise, once in a lifetime experience in Cappadocia Tour to Kaymaklı Underground City, Soğanlı Valley, an Open Air Museum. Continue with Keslik Monastery near Cemil. Our tour finishes with a visit to Mustafapaşa (Sinasos). Overnight Cappadocia in a cave hotel. DAY 9 : Cappadocia Tour ( Breakfast ) Visit Devrent valley, Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies” near Zelve. Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Rock-Castle. Overnight Cappadocia in a cave hotel. DAY 10 : Cappadocia – Istanbul ( Breakfast ) Transfer to airport for your domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight Istanbul. DAY 11 : Home ( Breakfast ) After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul Airport or to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport for your flight back home.