Go beneath the surface on an immersive tour of Cappadocia with an overnight stay in the city. Visit Gerome Valley, see Byzantine frescoes, and explore the underground cities, once home to Christina refugees.
Leave your hotel in Istanbul, board your flight, and head to this unique city where your guide will show you many of the city's landmarks.

Day 1: Flight to Kayseri and Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Catch your domestic flight to Kayseri. Start with a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum, a cave city in the Goreme Valley. See rock-cut churches, kitchens, and wineries left by Anatolian Christians. Gaze at Byzantine frescos at this Unesco World Heritage Site and learn about its history.

Next, make your way to Devrent Valley, famous for its animal-shaped rocks. See a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. Continue to Pasabagi Valley or Monks Valley to enjoy the wonderful landscape.

Make your way to Avanos Village, the region known for its pottery, silk, wool, and carpet weaving, wine cultivation, and agriculture. See the natural as well as human-made masterpieces of this charming old town.

Savour a typical Turkish lunch. Experience pottery-making with local experts. Continue to Goreme Panorama for views of fairy chimneys — unique rock formations unique to the area.

Make the most of your time in Cappadocia by visiting Uchisar. Head to the top of the rock castle in the centre of the town, the highest point of the region, a perfect vantage point for a panoramic view of the stunning Cappadocian landscape.

After sightseeing, head back to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia in a special-class cave hotel.

Day 2: Underground Cities Of Cappadocia and Flight to Istanbul

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, embark on a full-day tour. Visit Rose and Red Valley, an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges tinted in pink, especially during sunset. Go off the beaten track to visit Cavusin and see its famous rock churches.

Next, enjoy a tour of Pigeon Valley, named after the countless man-made dovecotes or pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Walk through a picturesque maze of rock formations.

Head down to the world of underground cities. Once a refuge for 15,000 Christians, these settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity.
See the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in an 8-story city connected by 30 kilometres of corridors and passageways.

Continue the tour with Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches. See the famous castle-like rock formation standing dominantly over the town.

After the tour, be driven to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, be greeted by your driver and return to your hotel.