DAY 1
We will meet you at your arrival airport in Nevsehir or Kayseri or if you are coming with the local bus to Göreme we will collect you from the bus station, then transfer to the hotel.
Depending on your arrival time we have an early afternoon trekking opportunity where we will cover approx 10 km over the spectacular sights of
Göreme, Love Valley, White Valley and return from Walnut Valley. This is a great opportunity to trek some of the most famous landscapes in Cappadocia.
We have dinner every evening in the hotel with our traditional Turkish home kitchen and the rest of the evening is free time or one of our extra activities.
DAY 2
Rise and shine to a traditional Turkish breakfast then on to the full day activities in Cappadocia with your guide and minibus. We have included all the important sights of interest for a full day.
Starting with a visit to the UNESCO listed Goreme Open Air Museum where ruins of houses, churches and monasteries from the 4th Century are carved into the soft volcanic rock. On to visit the ancient cave village of Cavusin and Pasabag, named the Monks Valley, home to some of the most photogenic fairy chimneys.
Enjoy a traditional pottery demonstration in Avanos, then venture below ground for a tour of one of Cappadocia’sUnderground Cities. This really will make the hairs on your arms stand up, it’s such a spectacular place.
Finish your day admiring the superb panoramic view from Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia’s highest point.
DAY 3
Get a good breakfast for today’s trekking as we will cover approx 12 km exploring the Red Valley, Rose Valley, Meskendere, Çavuşin and Paşabağlar. Trekking is the best way to experience the unique nature and history of Cappadocia where millions of visitors come each year to feel the wonder and see what some say is the 8th wonder of the world.
After the trek you can either have free time or you can join us when we visit Ürgüp and the most famous wine maker of the area for free wine tasting.
DAY 4
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport. If you have a late departure there is a possibility for trekking before you leave we can discuss at the time.
During your time with us you will have the possibility to make a hot air balloon trip, to participate in a Turkish Night and to visit a village home to see how the local population live and to learn about traditional Turkish cooking. These activities are not included in the price and an independent choice.
PRICE: from 250 Euro in double room (single room supplement +30 Euro)
INCLUDES: Hotel with breakfast and dinner / Lunch day 2 / Sandwiches for the trekking / Entrances / Transfer from and to the airport / Wine Tasting / Guide offered in English, German and Scandinavian languages / Transportation
NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, Lunches day 1 and 4 / Optional activities like Turkish Night, Village Visit, Hot Air Balloon
FLIGHTS / TRANSFER TO CAPPADOCIA ARE NOT INCLUDED: You can fly to either local airports NEVSEHIR or KAYSERI, we will be happy to help you to find tickets for a reasonable price. If you are coming from outside of Turkey you will have to change to an internal flight. The main airports are Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir or Antalya, the best option is normally Istanbul and we are happy to support you with the booking of your flights.
If you are living in Turkey or staying in a hotel you can also come to Cappadocia by a bus from any town or city in Turkey. The bus service in Turkey is good priced and although a longer journey time the scenery on the way is worth the extra time. The buses are comfortable with stops along the way. We are happy to help you with this. If you are a group coming from another destination in Turkey we can also arrange a private minibus for the group.
NOTES
Bring good walking shoes and sun protection.
Our trips are shopping free. We will not make you waste time in shops selling carpets, gold or leather