2-Day Cappadocia Trip from Kayseri

2-Day Cappadocia Trip from Kayseri

Highlights

• Two day tour exploring the wonders of Cappadocia
• Explore the ruins of Zelve's fascinating cliff-side Byzantine monastery
• Experience the UNESCO World Heritage site of Goreme National Park
• The underground city of Kaymakli, a historic haven for persecuted Christians

Dotted with fairy chimneys and underground dwellings, Cappadocia offers you an unforgettable experience in a truly unique land.

Day 01: Kayseri - Cappadocia (lunch included)
Arrive in Kayseri Airport or commence tour from a Cappadocia hotel. Enjoy the morning hiking downhill in Rose Valley while exploring some ancient churches. Arrive in Cavusin Village, an old Seljukian and Ottoman village and visit the Cave Mosque. After a leisurely lunch continue on to Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians hid from persecutors. Final stop of the day is Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 02: Cappadocia Sightseeing (breakfast and lunch included)
Start the morning in style with an optional balloon tour (extra charge) and witness the beauty of Cappadocia from the skies. Depart from the hotel at approximately 10.00am and visit the Imagination Valley where animal-like natural formations like camels and fair chimneys are abundant. Drive on to Pasabagi in Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanos where Kizilirmak, the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. After lunch break visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar. Continue on to the Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. After shopping time for well-known local goods, transfer to the airport or to your hotel.