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Cappadocia in Style: 2-Day Boutique Getaway
Day 1:Morning flight to Kayseri/Nevsehir, Discovering Cappadocia's North (Cappadocia Red Tour):
- Early morning pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport
- Flight to Cappadocia (flight time approximately 1 hour)
- Meet your tour guide at the airport and begin the tour of Cappadocia
- You'll begin your tour of Cappadocia. First, you'll head to the ancient town of Cavusin, where you'll see the remains of a 5th-century church and traditional stone houses.
- Next, you'll visit the Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, and then head to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the fascinating mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
- Following lunch, you'll visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, where you'll see cave dwellings, churches, and monasteries carved into the rock.
- Afterwards, you'll continue to Avanos, a town famous for its pottery, where you'll have the opportunity to watch a demonstration of pottery-making
- Finally, visit Uchisar Castle, a natural rock formation that served as a fortress in ancient times
Day 2:Discovering Cappadocia's South (Cappadocia Green Tour) and Flight to Istanbul:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Early morning hot air balloon ride (optional and additional cost)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day tour of Cappadocia, including the following:
- Derinkuyu Underground City, an impressive subterranean city that dates back to the Hittite era
- Ihlara Valley, a picturesque canyon that offers a scenic hike along the Melendiz River, with a visit to the hidden rock-carved churches of the valley
- Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in the valley
- After lunch, visit Selime Monastery, an impressive rock-cut monastery that dates back to the 13th century
- After the tour, transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul
- Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. End of our Services
I went on vacation this past September to Turkey with two other guys (all in our late 20’s and early 30s). We decided to make Istanbul the hub of our limited time in Turkey but we also wanted to see the ancient sites of Ephesus and Cappadocia as well. We decided it would be inefficient to try to see these sites on our own so we elected to go with a guided tour and found Tour of Istanbul Company. At first we were hesitant to use the online form on their website but quickly realized it was just a means to start email coordination with Ms. Banu Kurban. We basically laid out what we wanted: 1 day in Ephesus and 2 days in Cappadocia. Banu quickly replied, was very accommodating, and with a few email exchanges over a couple of days we had a full itinerary including hotel-airport transfer, plane tickets, meals, and sites to be visited. Highlight: the tour guides are phenomenal! If you’re going to Ephesus request Gül Demir as your guide. She is a lovely local girl, with a warm heart, and her love of Turkey shows when she describes the geography and history of Ephesus. She also taught us some Turkish phrases; it was a lot of fun. If you’re going to Cappadocia request Aykut Babadogan. He is very knowledgeable of the region and was funny; it was like hanging out with one of the guys. He was also attentive when one of the members of our group got sick. Overall, they are both wonderful human beings and when people in my country ask what Turkish people are like I will speak of them. Critique: The driver had trouble rounding up all the people that required shuttle service at the airport upon our return to Istanbul. So getting back to the hotel took longer than expected, but that sort of thing should be expected being in a busy airport with no cellphone service in a foreign country. However, the awesomeness of the trip overshadowed this issue. Tour of Istanbul is legit and reasonable priced. I highly recommend them!