A 3-day tour to Cappadocia is in great demand among tourists. In this city, situated in the “heart” of modern Turkey, there are high rocky formations in the form of cones. The unique Bronze Age dwellings also attract tourists. They were dug up by cavemen. Underground cities, canyons, museums, pottery workshops and, of course, magnificent nature await the tourists who have arrived in Cappadocia from Belek.
The 1st day
Tourists are picked up from hotels and transported in a modern bus to the small Turkish town of Seydisehir. There is a rich, tasty and full breakfast waiting for you. The next stop is Konya. You will see the House of Dervishes (Muslim equivalent of monks), as well as the «Museum of Mevlana», dedicated to the eminent Sufi poet Jalaladdin Rumi. For tourists it is an interesting attraction, whereas for Muslims all over the world it is a place of pilgrimage.
During lunch you can taste the dishes of the national cuisine of Konya. After that it is planned to visit the underground city and a secret ceremony of dervishes – «Sema». It is a dance performed by members of the Sufi Mevlevi Order dating back to the 13th century. The performance is stunning, so make sure you have a camera or a video camera. The dinner in a comfortable hotel finalizes this busy day.
The tour starts early in the morning, so you should get a good sleep at night. Here’s the plan for this day:
– Hot-air balloon flight observing attractions and beautiful places created by nature.
– Full breakfast. Make sure you have a full meal after the balloon flight and the coming trip.
– A visit to Derwent and Monks’ Valleys. Unique «lunar» landscapes await you. It would seem that you have landed on Earth’s satellite. These sights look so realistic.
– A visit to the village of Chavushin and the church of John the Baptist. You will especially enjoy a stone city built in ancient centuries.
– A trip to the pottery town of Avanos. You will personally visit the workshop and see how specialists create handicrafts.
– Lunch in Avanos.
– A stop in a romantic place called «Valley of Love», where one can admire the beauty of nature.
– A visit to the open air museum called «Göreme». It is the most popular monastery complex in Cappadocia. The Göreme Museum symbolizes the rescue of Christians who fled Jerusalem from persecution.
– An overview excursion to the fortress of Uchhisar, which has a rich history.
– A visit to the silk leather studio.
– A delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant before first-class entertainment.
– The show «The Night in Cappadocia» performs the famous folklore of Antalya.
You meet the new day with a stunning view of balloons (not included in the cost of excursion, therefore it is paid separately). After breakfast, the bus will make two stops in the places of Uchguzel and Ortahisar. There are stunning panoramic views from here, plus a visit to the centre of the stones. Then there’s an amazing place called the Valley of the Pigeons, which is about four kilometers long. The final part of the tour ıs the overview excursion to Oresin Khan Caravan-Saray. Before the return trip you make a stop in the town of Konya to have a full lunch.
A trip to Cappadocia will please you with its contents and affordable price. We recommend you book the tour in advance, as it is quite popular among tourists. The weather in the region is almost always favourable, so there will be no problems with the implementation of the above-mentioned programme.
• Departure from the hotel;
• Stop for breakfast in Seydishegir;
• Visit to the Abode of Dervishes – “Mevlana Museum” in the city of Konya;
• Stop for lunch in the city of Konya (fixed menu of the national food of the city of Konya);
• Visit to the underground city;
• Visit to the secret ceremony of the dervishes “Sema”;
• Dinner at the hotel (buffet);
• Hot air balloon flight;
• Breakfast at the hotel (buffet);
• Visit to Derwent Valley (Fantasy Valley) and Monks Valley (Pashabag Valley);
• Visit to the rocky city of Chavushin + Church of John the Baptist;
• Sightseeing tour of the city of potters Avanos;
• Visit to the Pottery Workshop;
• Lunch in the city of Avanos (buffet);
• Panoramic stop in the Valley of Love;
• Visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum;
• Visit to Uchisar (extreme fortress);
• Visit to a silk leather studio;
• Dinner at the hotel (buffet);
• Visiting the show program: Anatolian folklore “Night in Cappadocia”.
Day 3:
• Meeting the dawn of the sun with a view of the balloons (additional charge);
• Breakfast at the hotel (buffet, drinks);
• Panoramic stops Uchguzel (Three Beauties) and Ortahisar (Middle Fortress);
• Visit to the center of stones of Anatolia;
• Panoramic stop in the Valley of Pigeons;
• Visit to the Oresin Khan Caravan Saray;
• Stop for lunch in the city of Konya (fixed menu of the national food of the city of Konya);
• Return to hotels.
✔ Transfer from and to the hotel
✔ Air-conditioned bus
✔ Breakfast at the hotel (second day)
✔ Dinner at the hotel
✔ Hotel accommodation (extra charge for a single room)
✔ Insurance during the excursion
✔ Guide services
✔ Entrance ticket to the Underground City
✘ Any personal expenses (photos, souvenirs, etc.)
✘ Any drinks during the excursion
✘ Breakfast on the first day
✘ Lunch at the restaurant 1, 2, 3 days
✘ Entrance ticket to Goreme Museum
✘ Visiting the show program “Night in Cappadocia”
✘ Dawn Hot Air Balloon Flight
✘ Balloon panorama and sunset panorama
✘Accommodation in a single room.
• Have your passport with you;
• The pick-up time from your hotel is indicated in the voucher that is sent after booking the excursion;
• Transport for the excursion should be expected on the street before entering the hotel, at the gate;
• In case of transport delay for more than 15-20 minutes, contact the operator.
• Babies sit in the arms of their parents. To purchase a separate seat on the bus, contact the operator.
• Beach accessories, drinking water on the road;
• Comfortable clothes, hats, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, sunblock / sunscreen.;
• Money to pay for additional services and all kinds of purchases
• For early excursions, order Breakfast (lunch package) at the hotel.