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WHAT YOU VISITTransfer from your hotel to take the early morning flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Kayseri. Arrival and meeting at the airport just outside the arrivals gate with a sign bearing your name and transfer to Cappadocia. |
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First meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley; visit to Pasabag "fairy chimneys" where the voice of wind mixes with the "songs of fairies". Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named |
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mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to Avanos, center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. |
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Visit to Kaymakli Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. People of Kaymakli (Enegup in Greek) village have constructed their houses around nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city. The inhabitants of the region still use the most convenient places in the tunnels as cellars, storage areas and stables, which they access |
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through their courtyards. Kaymakli Underground City has low, narrow and sloping passages. While the city has 8 floor, only 4 of them are open to the public today, in which the spaces are organized around the ventilation shafts. Same day in the evening, transfer to Kayseri Airport to take the evening flight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. |
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WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Extraordinary, soaring rock formations. Exciting walking trails. Mysterious underground cities and rock-cut churches. A troglodyte lifestyle that dates back to the Middle Ages. All this and much, much more. |
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SPECIAL NOTES |
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Visiting
Cappadocia includes walking over uneven and cobblestone surfaces
with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing,
a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Guests should watch
their step at all times in order to avoid injuries. |
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Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend
that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection. |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide
in Cappadocia, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation
for both round trip transfers in Istanbul and in Cappadocia, full day
touring in Cappadocia and VAT. |
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Rates are based on per person. |
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2 pax |
4 pax |
6 pax |
8 pax |
10 pax |
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459$ pp |
249$ pp |
183$ pp |
149$ pp |
129$ pp |
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The
round trip air fare is
not included in the price, will be organized upon request. |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied. |
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Please contact us for your group requests. |
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Children 0-6 ages are free. |
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If you would like to spend more days in Cappadocia to discover the other famous places in this area please kindly visit "Cappadocia City Packages". |
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In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel at least a day prior to the clients' arrival in order to receive the full refund. |
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In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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Experience the magic of a
balloon flight and let the world below drift away. Feel the exhilaration
of morning-fresh country air. Every flight is a fantastic adventure as
you float intimately amongst the fairy chimneys and soar over the
magnificent Cappadocian landscape. |
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