UNDERGROUND CITIES

ITINERY
 

Highlights:

  • Visit Red and Rose Valley and Enjoy panoramic view of the pigeon valley

  • See the rock-cut houses and churches of Cavusin

  • Explore underground cities of early christians and see rock-cut churches and storage rooms

  • Taste typical Turkish food in local restaurant

Overview:

Enjoy a full day tour of Cappadocia region with customized small group tour. Visit; Rose Valley, See the rock-cut houses and churches of Cavusin the historical christian greek town and experince life of the locals, Enjoy panoramic view of the pigeon valley, visit underground cities of early christians and see rock-cut churches and storage rooms. Learn history of region from your expert local guide, Taste typical Turkish food in local restaurant.

Program:

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. 

Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. At the end of the tour drives you back to your hotel. 

 

Included Services:

  • English Speaking Guide

  • Lunch in the local restaurant

  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transfer service from/to centrally located Cappadocia Hotels

  • Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

 

Excluded Services:

  • Admission fees to attractions

  • Beverage during the tour

  • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)

  • Personal expenses