Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Tour with 2 Nights’ Accommodation
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Tour Program
Day 1: Night Journey
From history to the present day, to the truth being told… Cappadocia, the “land of beautiful horses,” with its unique geography…
VEHICLE DEPARTURE POINTS AND DEPARTURE TIMES
19:00 - İncirli Metrobus Stop - In Front of Nevada Cafe
19.15 - Mecidiyeköy Square, In Front of Nevada Cafe
19.45 - Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot
19.50 - Under Bostancı Bridge
20.00 - Under Kartal Bridge
20.10 - Under Pendik Bridge
20.20 - In Front of Çayırova McDonald’s
20.30 - Gebze Center
21:00 - İzmit Halkevi Stop
21:45 - Sakarya Terminal Junction
01:30- In Front of Ankara Armada Shopping Mall
We continue through the night with a comfortable bus journey.
Day 2: Salt Lake – Aksaray – Ihlara Valley – Narlıgöl Crater Lake – Underground City – Pigeon Valley – Paşabağ – Devrent Valley – Pottery Workshop – Avanos
Following our overnight journey, we first take a panoramic view of Lake Tuz for our Cappadocia Tour. Then, before starting our tour, we take a breakfast break. Afterwards, we set off again and arrive at Ihlara Valley, our first stop in the region, accompanied by the view of Mount Hasan, one of the most important components of Cappadocia’s formation. We reach Ihlara Valley, which is 14 km long, a natural formation and one of the important places of retreat for Christianity, by descending 380 steps. We take a walk through the natural wonder of Ihlara Valley, formed by and traversed by the Melendiz Stream, with a depth exceeding 120 meters in some places. During the walk, we receive information about the valley, its settlements and churches, and depending on the crowd, we see one of the exemplary structures, Ağaçaltı, Sümbüllü or Yılanlı Church, and receive information from our guide. We give free time to immortalize the moment in the beautiful photography spots and to relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the valley. When we meet at our vehicle at the meeting time, we replenish the energy we spent climbing the steps and set off for our next sightseeing point, Lake Narlıgöl Crater. We take a short photography break at Narlıgöl, which has a different beauty in each season and resembles a heart when viewed from above. After our photography break, we set off towards Kaymaklı Underground City. (Depending on the crowd, Derinkuyu Underground City will be visited.) We explore the underground city with our guide, which inspires admiration both with its approximately 4,500-year history of use, its architectural features and its purposes of use. You will be amazed at every step of this underground city, where thousands of people lived. After visiting Kaymaklı Underground City, which was built during the Hittite Period and transformed into an underground city by carving out other areas during the Roman and Byzantine Periods, and consists of tuff rocks, we board our bus and set off towards Pigeon Valley. We take a photography break at Pigeon Valley, where you can capture magnificent photographs when combined with the evil-eye and pottery trees. After our break, we go to the restaurant where we will have lunch. After lunch, we set off for Paşabağ, where we will see the large, capped Fairy Chimneys up close. After receiving information about the Fairy Chimneys from our guide in Paşabağ, you can walk among the Fairy Chimneys and take photographs where you can capture wonderful shots. When our time allocated to Paşabağ ends, we meet on our bus and move on to Dervent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley. The reason this place is also called Imagination Valley is that you shape the Fairy Chimneys according to your imagination and compare them to various beings. After our guide shows us the Fairy Chimneys resembling a dancing bride and groom and a seated camel, we take a short photography break. At the end of our photography break, we go to the Hidden Cave Pottery Workshop, the final stop of the day. Here, after our master explains and demonstrates pottery making from ancient times, he will choose one of our guests and try to have them make pottery with his entertaining presentation. Afterwards, after receiving information about the products from our master, we are given time for shopping. Here, you can shop for pottery products and souvenirs. After our shopping, we board our bus and set off towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Guests who wish may additionally participate in the local Turkish Night event after dinner.
Turkish Night (Extra 1750 TL): At the time determined by our guide for the Turkish Night event, we board our bus in front of our hotel and set off for our Rock-Cut Cave Restaurant, where the evening will take place. During the evening, which includes unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers, we will watch performances depicting Turkish traditions, such as asking for the bride’s hand, henna night, weddings and folk dances. At the end of the evening, we board our bus again and set off towards our hotel.
Accommodation Information : Emin Koçak Hotel - Avrasya Hotel - Suhan Hotel - Taşsaray Hotel - Ziga Thermal Springs Ihlara Holiday Village - Tourist Hotels & Resorts Cappadocia
Breakfast : Will be taken in the region (Extra)
Lunch : Will be taken at restaurants in the region. (Extra)
Dinner : Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price
3rd Day Balloon Tour – Ürgüp – Asmalı Konak – Winery – Göreme Open-Air Museum – ATV Tour – Çavuşin Village – Onyx Stone Workshop
For the Balloon Tour (Extra 200-250 Euros) At the predetermined early morning time, we meet in the lobby with our guests who wish to participate and transfer to the balloon launch area. We watch the preparation of the balloons accompanied by the tea and pastries served. After the preparations are completed, we begin the launch. During our balloon ride, which will last approximately one hour, we will watch the fairy chimneys and the entire region, showcasing the uniqueness of nature’s art, accompanied by the sunrise. After our balloon tour ends, we land at the designated points, and the champagne served along with the certificates will make the Cappadocia Balloon Tour, an activity that must certainly be experienced, unforgettable. After receiving our certificates, we head toward our hotel. Upon arriving at our hotel after the balloon tour, there will be sufficient time for you to prepare for today’s program
Balloon Viewing Tour (300 TL): Our guests who wish may join our balloon viewing tour as an extra (Extra 300₺). On this tour, we go to the balloon launch area and start watching from the moment the balloons are prepared. As the balloons take off, we go to Love Valley and watch the magnificent sight created by the balloons in the sky accompanied by the sunrise. You can immortalize this moment by taking unforgettable photos amid this magnificent atmosphere. Upon arriving at our hotel after our Balloon Viewing Tour, there will be sufficient time for you to prepare for today’s program.
Cappadocia Horse Safari Tour (1250TL Single person / Two people 1500TL ): At the designated time in the morning, we are picked up from the hotel and go to the designated route for the horse safari. Here, our horse safari tour, which will last approximately 40 minutes, begins accompanied by the sunrise. Upon arriving at our hotel after the Horse Safari Tour, there will be sufficient time for you to prepare for today’s program.
On the 2nd day of the Cappadocia Ihlara Tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we head toward Ürgüp. In Ürgüp, we first visit Asmalı Konak, where the Asmalı Konak series, which was broadcast on television in the early 2000s, was filmed. Our guests who wish may visit the Asmalı Konak museum, while others may take photos. Then, for our guests who wish to purchase some of the world-famous wines that are among the first things that come to mind when Cappadocia is mentioned, we go to the Turasan Wine Factory. Here, after our guests who wish to shop for wine have done so, we board our vehicle. Our next stop will be a visit to a store where you can find milk-roasted pumpkin seeds, unique to the Cappadocia region, as well as many local varieties. After taking a short shopping break here, we board our bus and head to the Göreme Open Air Museum, which holds one of the most important places in the historical development of Christianity. At the Göreme Open Air Museum, we visit the Girls’ and Boys’ Monasteries, the Church of Saint Basileus, the Apple Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, the Snake Church, the Dark Church, the Sandal Church and the Buckle Church accompanied by our guide and receive information. After completing our visit here and meeting on the bus, we proceed to the restaurant where we will have lunch. After lunch, we drop off our guests who wish to participate in the ATV tour, one of Cappadocia’s fun activities, at the area where they will take the ATV tour. (Extra) With our guests who do not participate in the approximately 1-hour ATV tour, we take a photo and tea-coffee break in Çavuşin Village. When our time is up, we pick up the guests returning from the ATV tour and head to the Onyx Stone Workshop. After our workshop visit, where we can see the processing of onyx stone extracted from Cappadocia, a volcanic region, as well as semiprecious and precious stones extracted from different depths, and the stages through which they take their place on the workbenches, we take a shopping break for our guests who wish. After completing our shopping, we head toward our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 4: Mustafapaşa – Tomb of Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli – Istanbul
On the final day of the Cappadocia Ihlara Hacıbektaş Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Sinassos – Mustafapaşa, an old Greek village. We enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Mustafapaşa, where we can see the finest examples of Greek stonework. After completing our visit to Mustafapaşa, we leave Nevşehir and set off for the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Mausoleum. Upon arriving at the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Mausoleum, we begin our visit with our guide’s explanation. We visit the Üçler Fountain in the outer courtyard, the Main Courtyard (Kitchen, Meydan House), and the Final Courtyard (Pir House, Hacı Bektaş Veli Mausoleum). Following our visit to the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Mausoleum, we come to the end of our Cappadocia Tour and begin our return journey.
We say goodbye to our valued guests after dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, and look forward to meeting you at the next event.
General Information
The visiting points in the tour program may be changed by the guide depending on weather conditions, road conditions, and regional crowd levels.
As there may be long walks and sloped areas during the day in the Cappadocia region, guests are advised to choose comfortable sports shoes.
Participation in the balloon tour is optional and takes place depending on weather conditions and availability.
Personal expenses, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, and extra activities not specified in the program are the responsibility of the guests throughout the tour.
Hotel accommodations will be provided in accordance with the standards specified in the program, and rooms are arranged according to double, triple, or single occupancy options.
It is important to arrive at the tour times and departure points on time. Guests who are late may not be able to be waited for due to disruptions to the tour program.
As the weather may be cool in the morning and evening in the region, clothing suitable for the seasonal conditions should be brought.
Waiting times may be experienced at some of the visiting points included in the tour program due to crowds. It should be taken into consideration that these periods may be longer, especially during special periods and public holidays.
What to bring with you?
Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers with non-slip soles
Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
A cardigan or light jacket for the coolness of the morning and evening
Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen
Personal care and hygiene products
A camera or power bank for your phone
A small backpack to use during walks
Personal medications
Personal items that may be needed for your hotel stay
Departure Points
- In front of Nevada Cafe – İncirli Metrobus Stop (19:00)
- In front of Nevada Cafe, Mecidiyeköy Square (19:30)
- In front of the Kadıköy Marriage Office parking lot (20:00)
- Under Bostancı Bridge, Ankara-bound direction (20:10)
- Under Kartal Bridge, Ankara-bound (20:20)
- Under Pendik Bridge, Ankara-bound (20:30)
- In Front of Çayırova McDonald’s (20:40)
- In front of Gebze Center (20:50)
- İzmit Community Center Stop (21:15)
- Sakarya Terminal Junction (22:00)
What's Included
2 nights accommodation at the hotel
2 open buffet breakfasts at the hotel
2 open buffet or set menu dinners at the hotel
Transportation by luxury vehicles (The vehicle is provided according to the number of people.)
Excursions specified in the program
Professional Female Guide service
Drinking water in the vehicle
Mandatory Travel Insurance in accordance with Tourism Law No. 1618
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program
All lunches
Dinner on the last day as specified in the program
Beverages consumed with all meals
All personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (applicable to municipal and private establishments.)
Balloon viewing transfer service 300₺
Balloon tour 100 - 350 Euros
Turkish Night without dinner 1750₺
Horseback riding tour 1500₺
ATV tour (single person) 1250₺
ATV tour (for 2 people) 1500₺
Extra tours
• Balloon viewing transfer service 300₺
• Balloon tour 150 - 250 Euros
• Turkish Night without meal 1750₺
• Horse Tour 1500₺
• ATV Tour (Single person) 1250₺
• ATV Tour (For 2 people) 1500₺
• Lunches:
Personalized testi kebab menu: 750₺
Pottery kebab menu: 650₺
Day 1 Breakfast: 500₺
Extra tour fees may vary depending on the periods. The stated fees are the current fees on the reservation date. The agency is not responsible for any fee changes that may occur on or before the tour date.