Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Cappadocia
🕊️ Optional: Early morning hot air balloon ride available.
After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel between 10:00–10:15 am by your local guide and join the South Cappadocia Tour.
Your first stop is Uçhisar Castle, the region’s highest and largest fairy chimney, which served as a strategic fortress in ancient times. Then, enjoy a scenic 4 km hike through the Red Valley, continuing into Rose Valley, where you'll explore hidden cave churches used by early Christians during Roman persecution.
Next, discover Çavuşin Village, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia, famous for its ancient cave houses and historical atmosphere. Following a lunch break at a traditional Turkish restaurant, the journey continues to the remarkable Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the widest underground cities in the region, built to shelter thousands during invasions and disasters.
As the tour proceeds, enjoy panoramic views of Pigeon Valley, named after the pigeon houses carved into the cliffs, still inhabited by birds today. The final destination is Three Beauties (Üç Güzeller), a famous spot with stunning views and vineyards – a perfect way to end your Cappadocia experience.
After the tour, you'll be transferred back to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting at the terminal exit to escort you to your hotel.
🧿 Note: At the end of the tour, guests are invited to a traditional handmade carpet demonstration. If you're not interested, kindly inform your tour guide in advance.