Tour Details
The Highlights of Cappadocia tour takes you to the most beautiful panoramic spots in Cappadocia, where you will learn about both historical sites and natural rock formations. The highlights of a Cappadocia tour will reveal the region’s unmatched scenery. Enjoy a taste of the past and present and witness how 4000 years old tradition is handed down from father to son by visiting modern pottery workshops. You will explore the unique settlement of Kaymakli Underground City, enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the Cappadocia region, and take the best photos of Uchisar Castle, Imagination, and Pasabag valleys on this tour.
For more information about The Highlights of Cappadocia tour please contact us.
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Highlights of Cappadocia Tour pick-up time is between 09:30 and 10:00, the tour finishes at about 17:00.
Ps: The children under 8 years old are free of charge!
Our tours are organized with Professional English Guides, Spanish Guides, Portugese Guides and Chinese Guides.
All tours are organized in your language.
For a better experience please consider the following tips;
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
- The Underground city is a confined space, please inform your guide if you are claustrophobic?
- Wear comfortable and slip-resistant shoes
- Bring your sunglasses and hat (especially in summer)
- Get some money for your expenses
- Don’t forget to charge your portable devices
Where to visit?
- Göreme Panorama; To begin the Highlights of Cappadocia tour, we’ll go to Göreme Panorama first to let your eyes rest for a while: this location serves as a balcony with a spectacular view of Goreme and Uçhisar Castle.
- Uçhisar Castle; The castle is located at the highest point of central Cappadocia and it mesmerizes you with its breathtaking landscape.
- Kaymaklı Underground City; This marvel of ancient engineering is the biggest temporary settlement of many local civilizations. This unique settlement has more than 4000 years of history.
- Pigeon Valley; is a place where you can see both Uçhisar Castle and The Valley from a great angle. Are you ready to listen to the quaint story of pigeon houses?
- Lunch; Served in a traditional local restaurant
- Avanos (pottery demonstration); Many town men are talented in making ceramic and pottery in Avanos. Pottery has been delivered in this area as far back as around 2000 BC, the time of the Hittites.
- Imagination Valley (aka Devrent Valley); This unique spot is loaded with fairy chimneys that resemble some specific things like animals and figures.
- Paşabağ (aka Monks Valley); This place is one of the most interesting ones with its three-headed colossal fairy chimneys. The hermits that used to live there were inspired by Saint Simeon and carved their cells admiring his way of life.
What’s included?
- Professional licensed tour guides
- Pick-up & drop-off service with air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to the museums
- Lunch in a traditional local restaurant
- A half liter bottle of water per person
- Tax
