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Description
Explore the wonders of North Cappadocia on this full-day tour, packed with the region’s most iconic attractions. Visit the fascinating valleys of Devrent and Paşabağ, the ancient Zelve Open Air Museum, Çavuşin village, the pottery town of Avanos, and the majestic Uçhisar Castle. Immerse yourself in the unique history and breathtaking landscapes that make Cappadocia one of Turkey’s most stunning regions.
Brief Itinerary
Discover the top sights of North Cappadocia, including Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks Valley), Zelve Open Air Museum, Çavuşin village, Avanos, and Uçhisar Castle, on a full-day guided tour.
Detailed Description
You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:30 AM to begin this unforgettable journey through North Cappadocia. The first stop is Devrent Valley, famous for its unusual rock formations that create an otherworldly landscape. As you explore the valley, you will encounter rock formations resembling animals, creating a natural sculpture zoo.
Next, visit Paşabağ (Monks Valley), home to some of the most iconic fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, including the unique "mushroom-shaped" formations. Afterward, head to Avanos, a town renowned for its pottery-making tradition, which dates back to the Hittite era. Here, you can witness local artisans crafting pottery from the red clay sourced from the Kızılırmak River, Turkey’s longest river.
Following a lunch break, continue to the historic Zelve Open Air Museum, where you will explore ancient churches, chapels, and monasteries carved into fairy chimneys from the 10th to 13th centuries. The day concludes with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and a visit to the impressive Uçhisar Castle, offering breathtaking views of Cappadocia’s unique landscape. You will then be transferred back to your hotel. End of 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! — Roxanne C., USA