Feeling the Multicultural Heritage of Cappadocia: The Most Highlighted Places and The Hidden Side of the Region

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Güray

20 Oct 23 → 24 Oct 23

Guided trip

5 days

4 stops

3 - 5 Mates

Turkey

What's special?

Local experience

Hey! I am Güray, from Turkey. I am very enthusiastic about traveling and photography. I live in Cappadocia, and I know the area and can guide you here. We will explore Cappadocia together with its unique landscape, cultural background, etc., but you will love it. Of course, we have a program full of attractions and activities that you will be satisfied with more than enough. You will learn about the wonders of Cappadocia and admire the main highlights of the region. You will drown in many details that aren't be known by people. With different shaped Fairy Chimneys, you will find yourself in a paradise and find out the multi-cultural, historical and religious background of Cappadocia. Our Trip will be 3 days, and we will visit almost every corner of the region. How to get to Cappadocia? The closest airport is Nevşehir Airport, and the other closer airport is in Kayseri where is near Cappadocia. Most likely you will have a stop in İstanbul airports in Turkey. You can also fly to Ankara and take a bus to Cappadocia (4-5 hours). Let me know if you need any help with your flights! Please don't hesitate to ask the questions in your mind, and feel free to share your opinions on this trip! Everyrecommendation highly respected! Let me know in the Q&A section on this trip!

A little about me! I am Güray, and I am a tour guide in Cappadocia. I know the places that people want to see and visit. I am a humorous person, and I expect that the visitors have a sense of humor as well, thus we can have fun and enjoy the trip.

Details about the accommodation: I generally arrange cave hotels unless there is a high demand because cave hotels reflect the essence of Cappadocia. If I cannot arrange one of those, I can find a normal hotel in the center of Cappadocia, depending on our budget. They can be expensive because of the high season here, but you won't regret! :)

What's included?

Accommodation (Shared rooms)

Transportation

Guide

Entrance Fees

Ceramic Demonstration

Tickets for the museums

Lunches

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My name is Güray TOSUN, and I am 32. I love traveling and exploring. I have been to 15 countries and there is more out to discover.

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Göreme

Day 1-2

I will be welcoming guys either in Uchisar or in Göreme depending on the location of the accommodation place, and we will spend the days in the same accommodation place. Depending on your flights, arrivals and of course your mood, we can have a coffee or dinner together.

Uchisar Castle

Day 2-3

In our first day, we will explore the Cappadocia full day and see almost every single places as much as we can with my guidance. First we will start our tour from Pasabag-Monks Valley: - Where St. Simon spent his life with his followers. Second we will continue with Zelve Open-Air Museum: -It has a very unique place with its natural view and the history. Since 80s, it is UNESCO's Heritage List. Next, we will reach to Imagination Valley-Devrent Valley: - You can find the Cappadocia's most shaped Fairy Chimneys. Later, we will visit the Ceramic Center and then have lunch together. After the lunch, we will continue to explore the panoramic sites of Cappadocia, then we will end the tour for that day.

Ihlara Vadisi

Day 3-4

In our second day, we will explore the other part of Cappadocia full day and see the most extraordinary places as much as we can with my guidance. Firstly, we will start from Göreme Panorama: - we'll talk about the rock formations. Secondly, we will visit Pigeon Valley : - We will talk about the importance of Pigeons. Next, if you wish, we can visit an Onyx art center. Then, We will visit the one of the 36 underground cities in the region, Kaymaklı Underground City: -Where people used the places only for protection against the Romans and enemies. Later, we will drive to Ihlara Valley, located in Aksaray Province: -where early Christians prefer living. One of the leading spots in Cappadocia. Then, we will have lunch one of the local restaurants in Ihlara and eat on the Melendiz River. After our lunch, we will visit the Selime Monastery: -Located 5 km away from the Ihlara Valley. It is one of my best spots around the Ihlara. At the end, we will be on the way of our hotel, and take around 1 hour drive. If you want to buy some snacks or notural products like nuts etc., we can can stop before we arrive to hotel.

Ortahisar

Day 4-5

The 3rd day will be the last day and considering that you will have a return flight in the evening, we will have more time to spend in the region. Those of you who want can experience the Hot air balloon ride which is the best activity. This is completely OPTIONAL because the cost of the ride can be vary from 150€ to 300€ depending on the season and high demand on the balloon, but it can be arranged, just ask for it :), OR; It can be a relaxing day with a trekking tour one of the valleys of Cappadocia in that morning: In the morning, we can have a trekking tour on your demand. It is one of the best experiences in Cappadocia because we have got hundreds of valley around the region, so we can pick one and trek in that valley, and spent the day like that!..