2 Day Cappadocia North And South Tours

Set you mind free by visiting Cappadocia’s imposing sights and admire what nature can create. Cappadocia Red Tour is what you are searching for if you want to visit these stunning multi-colour canyons that are full of caves and underground cities. A one of a kind volcanic rock landscape and many other activities is what you should expect from this tour. Cappadocia will impress you as it hosts the ideal location for indoor and outdoor activities. Get the chance to experience the fairy-land and snap some amazing photos by participating in this full-day Cappadocia Red Tour.

Cappadocia Red Tour starts in the morning when a comfortable, fully air-conditioned and modern bus will pick you up from your hotel. The driver along with your guide will drive you towards the first stop of this amazing tour, which is Uchisar Castle. Just before reaching the area, the professional and experienced guide will provide interesting information regarding the history and the importance of this rock castle. Your first impression will be excellent as this area is the highest rock formation in Cappadocia. During your short break, you can enjoy excellent panoramic views over Cappadocia and snap some breath-taking photos.

The excursion continues towards the second stop which the infamous Goreme Open Air Museum. This impressive open air museum is definitely worth visiting since it is part of the Unesco’s World Heritage List since 1985.You will have the chance to spend some time there and admire the imposing surroundings. More precisely, the open air museum consists of churches that are built into rocks and carved chapels that date back to the early-Christian period. In addition, there is a monastery that back then was serving as an escape emergency resort in case of Roman invasions.

In Goreme Open Air Museum you will be impressed not only from the setting and the architectural style. In fact, interior design will also impress you. Very well preserved frescoes can be seen inside the churches that trace their origins back in the 5th century. Your guide will explain everything you need to know about the area and answer the questions you might have. You will have free time in Goreme Open Air Museum for an hour. Your next stop is scheduled to be made at the Love Valley to take panaromic pictures of the valley.
Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a visit at the Pasabagi Valley. The valley is the ideal place to observe and admire fairy chimneys and snap some pretty nice photos. It is also known as Monks Valley due to a small church that is dedicated to Saint Simeon and is situated in one of the three chimneys. The hermits that used to live there were inspired by his life and created isolation rooms inside the fairy chimneys. The Valley creates one-of-a-kind imposing scenery as you can understand Cappadocia’s formation.

What follows is a lunch break at a traditional Turkish restaurant. You will have the chance to enjoy a buffet lunch that includes a variety of tasty and freshly made options. Energized and relaxed, you will then return to the bus as your tour continues towards Avanos. The area was forming the main point of terracotta arts since 2000 B.C in Hittite times. This small city was constructed right next to Turkey’s longest river, namely the Red River.

People of Avanos took advantage of the area’s resources and became magnificent potters with unique creative skills. This tradition and art is still alive there and during your excursion you will visit a traditional workshop. The potter will demonstrate in a step by step procedure how to produce terracotta pottery. At the workshop you can also preview the amazing collections of products and you can purchase some great souvenirs.

The bus will then continue towards Devrent or Imagine Valley. This particular area is known for the rocks that are having an unusual formation. More precisely, the rocks that can be found in Devrent Valley often resemble the shapes of animals such as dolphins, snakes and seals. The most outstanding and famous rock is the one that resembles a camel. During your time in the valley you will surely have to put your imagination into work. Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a last stop in Urgup. There you can observe a unique rock formation that is the symbol of Cappadocia. The excursion ends by the time you reach your hotel. Filled with beautiful images of unique places, your memories from Cappadocia Red Tour will last for a long time.

Explore the magnificent part of South Cappadocia by participating in Cappadocia Green Tour. This full-day excursion includes some of the most important highlights of South Cappadocia region, such as the infamous unique rock formations, spots that offer panoramic views, a river walk, unique natural landscapes and of course important sightseeing locations. Ancient underground cities and craved rocks will impress you while touring around the region. Do not miss the chance and get to know Cappadocia’s history and culture, as this will be an amazing memory from your holidays.

The exciting Cappadocia Green Tour starts during the morning. You will be picked up from you hotel by a modern, comfortable and fully air-conditioned bus. Our professional team members, the driver and the guide, will ensure that you are having a smooth and relaxing touring experience and they are ready to assist you in any case. The bus will drive you towards the first stop of your excursion, which is Göreme Panorama point. There, you can enjoy panoramic and breath-taking views of the Göreme city. The location is ideal for photo shooting as you will be able to observe the fairy chimneys and the outstanding surroundings.

Derinkuyu
Caves might have been built initially in the soft volcanic rock of the Cappadocia region by the Phrygians in the 8th–7th centuries BC, according to the Turkish Department of Culture

Ihlara Valley
The earlier Greek name, Peristrema of the village of Belisarma which is located about halfway along the valley from Ihlara to Selime, gave its name to the valley as well.

After the short photo break, the bus will continue towards Derinkuyu as your next stop is scheduled to be made at the famous underground city. In general, there are 36 underground cities in the region of Cappadocia as Christians were building them in an effort to escape from prosecutions. This particular underground city is the largest and most famous as thousands of people are visiting the sight every year.

It has a total of 8 floors however, only four of them are accessible to public. During your time there you will get the chance to observe the city’s winery, kitchens and other rooms that are carved into the ground. The guide will provide detailed and interesting information about the city’s history and design.

For those who claim to be nature lovers or those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the nest stop is the ideal one. Ihlara Valley is a green river canyon that has a total length of 14Km. The bus will drop you at a certain point where you will enjoy a walking session along the river. Accompanied by you guide you will see some interesting attractions such as the Ağaçaltı cave church that dates back in the 4th century.

The church’s interior is also interesting as it hosting some paintings from the 10th century. Your quiet and relaxing walking session will stop once you reach a local river-side restaurant. A lunch break will take place there and you will have the chance to recharge your batteries with energy to continue your excursion. The lunch includes soup, salad, and a choice between, trout, chicken, vegetarian meal, or meatballs.

Relaxed and refreshed you will then head back to the bus and continue your tour at the Selime Cave Monastery. The area has a cliff where characteristic rock formations exist. At the lower section of the cliff, you will get the chance to visit few fairy chimneys before going to the monastery. The tour guide will provide some interesting information about the place. It is estimated that the monastery was constructed between the 8th and 10th century and the halls included a missionary school, a church and a living area. Exactly opposite, on a cliff, there is another female monastery. The monastery is a great example of architectural design that is carved into rocks. High ceilings, balconies and large rooms will surely impress you.

What follows is a short break at the Pigeon Valley. It is located at the skirts of Göreme city and forms an amazing photo point. The valley took its name from the ancient pigeon houses that were carved into the cliff throughout the centuries. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views and admire the surroundings. The last stop of Cappadocia Green Tour is scheduled to take place at a traditional Onyx Workshop. The prime material, onyx is a half precious stone and includes a variety of minerals inside. Following a step by step procedure the onyx master will carve one and explain to you the main steps of the process.

After spending some time in the onyx factory, you will head back to the bus. The driver will continue on its way back as that was your excursion’s last stop. Cappadocia Green Tour is able to impress you and fill you with memories. This full-day excursion is what you need to explore Cappadocia, its main sightseeing points and understand its culture.