CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia region to be formed 60 million years ago by the volcanic mountains lavas and ashes in the soft layers formed over millions of years of rain and wind by the grinding has emerged. Human settlement extends up to Paleolithic period. The Hattis, followed by the Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk’s, and Ottomans were all enchanted by the allure of Cappadocia and left the imprint of their own presence here. As a result the region was a complex web of historical and cultural influences. Cappadocia was the place where different faiths and philosophies met and influenced one another. The most important period was one of the most important centers of Christianity in early periods.
The region is famous interesting rock formation calls Fairy Chimneys. Cappadocia was a refuge for the early Christians, who escaped persecution by living and worshipping underground. There are an estimated 3000 rock churches in this region, not all of which are open to the public.
DAY 1 FLY TO NEVSEHIR AND FULL DAY NORTH OF CAPPADOCIA TOUR (Included meals: Lunch)
06.00 You will be picked up from your hotel or any other agreed place in early morning and transferred to airport.
07.30 Fly From Istanbul to Nevsehir
08.30 Upon your arrival at Nevsehir Airport you will be met by our driver and transferred to Cappadocia
09.30 Meet you guide in Urgup start to tour daily tour of Cappadocia
17:00 End of the first day tour you will transfer to hotel and stay overnight.
List of the places you will visit
- Dervent Valley
- Pasabag Valley
- Panoramic view of Uchisar and Pigion Valleys
- Goreme Open Air Museum with six churches with most preserved frescos
DAY 2 NORTH OF CAPPADOCIA TOUR (Included meals: Breakfast and Lunch)
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia.
List of the places you will visit
- Zelve and its churches
- Avanos, famous with hand made potteries
- Kizilcukur and Cavusin
- Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground cities
17:00 After the tour, you will be transferred to Nevsehir Airport
20:00 Arrive and transfer to your hotel as a end of the tour |