North Cappadocia Tour

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Guided tours and free tours Full day trips
Guide in: English

Description

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys rise majestically, and ancient cave churches beckon visitors on this guided English-language tour through one of Turkey's most remarkable regions.

Northern Cappadocia Tour Overview

At the arranged time, you will be collected from your selected meeting point, poised to explore the wonders of northern Cappadocia, commonly referred to as the red tour, which showcases some of Turkey's most breathtaking scenery and the renowned fairy chimneys.

Your journey begins in the Devrent Valley, a captivating area often called "Imagination Valley." This site is renowned for its extraordinary rock formations sculpted by nature, many of which resemble various figures. Challenge yourself to identify shapes like kissing birds, seals, and even a structure purported to depict both the Virgin Mary and Napoleon’s hat.

Continuing through the stunning northern Cappadocia, the next destination is the Göreme Open-Air Museum. This exceptional site features a myriad of historic churches, chapels, and monasteries carved directly into the rock. Inside, you’ll discover breathtaking frescoes illustrating biblical scenes, which have remarkably preserved their colors over time.

After this immersive exploration, the tour proceeds to the troglodyte village of Uçhisar, a remarkable network of underground dwellings, passageways, and cloisters beneath the towering Uçhisar Castle. This cylindrical rock, once home to more than a thousand inhabitants, offers stunning views of Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys scattered across the landscape.

Your discovery continues at Pasabag, known as the Valley of Monks, where you can observe the fairy chimneys, also referred to as "hoodoos," up close. Here, you’ll delve into the intriguing history and unique features of these remarkable geological structures.

Depending on the time of day, you will also have the opportunity to visit local craft workshops featuring carpets, silver, and semiprecious stones.

As your enriching day draws to a close, you will be returned to your chosen meeting point, concluding a comprehensive six-hour experience.

Pickup Locations

Pickup for this tour is provided at the following venues:

  • Urgup Hamami at 9:15 am
  • Ortahisar Cultural Museum at 9:25 am
  • Goreme Bus Terminal at 9:45 am
  • Uchisar Eris Ezcanesi at 10:00 am

Please inform us of your preferred pickup location when making your reservation.

Key Information

During the booking process, it is crucial that the details of all passengers match exactly as they appear in their passports.

What's included

  • Transport by minibus or coach
  • English–speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to Göreme Open Air Museum
  • Visit to a ceramics workshop

What's not included

  • Drinks

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

This tour includes a pickup service from the following places:

  • Urgup Hamami (Turkish Baths) at 9:15 am: İstiklal Cd. Yeni Cami  karşışı No:18, Ürgüp 50350 Türkiye.
  • Ortahisar Cultural Museum at 9:25 am: Cumhuriyet Meydanı No:15, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Ürgüp/Nevşehir.
  • Goreme Bus Terminal (in front of the self-service kiosks) at 9:45 am: İçeridere Sk., 50000 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir.
  • Uchisar Eris Ezcanesi (pharmacy) at 10 am: Tekelli Mh. Göreme Cd. Pk:50240 Merkez/Nevşehir.

 

On the day before the activity, the local provider will contact you to let you know the pickup time. We recommend being ready at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early.

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