2 DAYS PRIVATE CAPPADOCIA TOUR FROM ISTANBUL BY PLANE & HOT AIR BALLOONING
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2 DAYS PRIVATE CAPPADOCIA TOUR FROM ISTANBUL BY PLANE & HOT AIR BALLOONING
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2 DAYS PRIVATE CAPPADOCIA TOUR FROM ISTANBUL BY PLANE & HOT AIR BALLOONING

4 h
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Pass By: Goreme National Park, Goreme, Cappadocia

Transfer from your hotel to the airport and take the early morning flight from Istanbul to Nevsehir. Arrival at Nevsehir airport, meet your guide and driver. Our first stop is the Dervent imagination valley which has different rock formations look like animal figurines. Then we head on to Pasabag fairy Chimneys. Walking around there will make you feel like you are in the country of the Hobbits. Before lunch, we can visit the local ceramic workshops in the town of Avanos where the pottery had been the part of life over 4000 years. Following the lunch, we end the day at the highlight of Cappadocia; Goreme Open Air Museum. This 1600 years old educational center of Greek Orthodox Church will welcome us with lovely frescoes and wall painting on its cave churches and chappels. We will drive back to hotel after we stop by the Pigeon valley for a photo break. We will drive to your hotel. Overnight at alovely cave hotel in Cappadocia

Pass By: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt, Cappadocia

Take the hot air balloon flight in the morning. First place in the tour is panoramic view of Göreme. You will get information about history and geological formation of Cappadocia while watching the lunar like landscape. Following the information, free time to enjoy with the view.Derinkuyu Underground City will be the next destination after half an hour driving.This underground city was first used as a shelter by the late Romans against potential Arabian invasions later as a natural food storages by local people . Derinkuyu is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia region.You will be at the entrance of Ihlara Valley after 45 minutes drive. Ihlara Valley was formed by the volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, next to Ihlara Valley. Afterwards, Melendiz River eroded the valley for millions of years besides the layers cracked and fell down. Eventually, 80 meter- deep canyon was composed. Whole Valley is 14 km. length. In the past, generally Christians lived in the several parts of the Valley; also they carved churches and painted them.Hiking will last 1h 15m. Then you will arrive to restaurant for lunch. After lunch our guide will take you to a unique place, Yaprakhisar. You will see the best examples of conical fairy chimneys. Yaprakhisar is known as “Star Wars Movie Set”.Our tour will go on with a carved rock monastery. The monastery looks like a castle, but shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages and big cathedral proves us its being a monastery. You will have chance to take a rest while we are driving to pigeon valley after rugged climbing on monastery. Upon arrival to Pigeon Valley, pigeons will meet you on the top of the valley.Their eggs and droppings were used for different purposes. Thus, local people gave importance to pigeons and carved many houses for them at the slopes of valley.Our tour will end with transfer back to Nevsehir airport and you will take the flight back to Istanbul. Then we will transfer you to your hotel

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Included
  • Return airport transfers in Istanbul
  • Return private airport transfers in Cappadocia
  • 2 days private tour in Cappadocia
  • Private A/C luxurious minivans on tours and transfers
  • Private English Speaking guiding
  • Lunch on tour
  • BB accommodation at a luxury cave hotel
  • Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia
  • Local taxes & 18 % VAT
Not included
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at the meal
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
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