Cappadocia Mini Package Tours from Ankara City

Explore the moonscape Cappadocia without a spaceship. Get your camera and camcorder ready Be the witness to the most spectacular event of nature by Turkish Travel

DAY 1 ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA Today we’ll take you to the future, the moonscape region by bus instead of a spaceship. Our journey is straight to Cappadocia where the works of man blend unobtrusively into the natural moonscape surroundings. In the afternoon visit Agzikarahan and the skirt of the natural citadel of Uchisar, an informative quick local tour for this region and a small lecture about forming the natural fairy chimneys will be given here, then arrive at hotel and check-in. Dinner will be served at hotel. [L] [D]

DAY 2 CAPPADOCIA Today we’ll start to explore Goreme with Derinkuyu Underground City. Ready to get lost in 8 layers of this hidden city? You’ll see miles of tunnels and grape-treading areas in this lighted city. See the deceitful pathways and hidden corners to fail the enemy of this city that was used by the early Christians in order to defend themselves from persecution. The next stop will be Goreme Valley where you’ll walk thru the pathways and tunnels among the fairy chimneys and visit the churches having gorgeous frescoes dated back 11th to 12th century and many more. Zelve Open Air Museum offers the visitors just a culture & nature parade, then we’ll proceed to Avanos where the most popular handicraft is made, have the chance to try your hand at making a pot in one of the many studios as well as weaving and knotting. Lunch at one of the restaurants at (don’t be surprised by the new name of the area) Bill Clinton’s Valley and after the president’s place we’ll proceed for Uchisar Castle and we’ll visit a local Doyurgan or Turasan winery. Dinner at in the middle of cones and fairy chimneys at Karakus Restaurant in very traditional with its unlimited entertainment and splendid regional cultural show including Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Turkish folk dance with a banquet in the traditional way in Urgup. Join one of the folk animations in here! [B] [L] [D]

DAY 3 IHLARA VALLEY – ANKARA After having breakfast we’ll depart for Ihlara Valley the impressive canyon. Byzantine rock chapels covered with frescoes pierce the canyon walls in Ihlara. Some of the best known are the Agacalti (Daniel) Church, the Yilanli (Apocalypse) Church and the Sumbullu (Hyacinth) Church. You can see the beautiful silhouette of Mt. Hasan rising like a crown above the town. Time to move Ankara for your extra tour or your flight connection in the afternoon. End of our service. Time to say bye for now. Do not forget the get your small present in order to make this small trip memorial. [B][L]

Tour Code: DKC015