Cappadocia Day Tour Starting In Ankara

At 06:30 in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ankara with a private tour vehicle. You will then drive to Cappadocia / Goreme. The journey takes around 3 hours.

On the way from Ankara to Cappadocia, we will have a short stop for a local breakfast and then continue the journey.

When you arrive in Cappadocia, your professional tour guide will meet you there, and your day tour will begin.

During the tour, you will visit some of the most beautiful places in South Cappadocia. The places listed below may not be visited in the same order.

Panoramic view of Goreme Esentepe
Located between Uchisar and Goreme is a panoramic viewpoint that showcases the beauty of the crazy landscape that makes up Cappadocia. The Goreme Esentepe viewpoint overlooks the town of Uchisar as well as the valleys that are scattered with the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. The best panorama of the area, be sure your camera batteries are charged.

Goreme Open Air Museum
The Goreme Open Air Museum is an impressive collection of churches, chapels, and monasteries that date back to the Middle Ages. As you are guided through, you will be amazed at how rich the museum is in history, and you will view numerous frescoes that have been beautifully preserved. The museum is a highlight within the Cappadocia region.

Pasabag
Pasabag is also commonly known as Monks Valley. This stop is one of the most famous as it showcases the three-headed fairy chimney, which is a sight to behold. The viewpoint is a highlight of many people's North Cappadocia day tour as it showcases the magnificent and crazy landscape of Cappadocia and the famous fairy chimneys.

Devrent Valley
The Devrent Valley is well known for its moon-like landscape full of small pointed fairy chimneys. It is time to stretch your legs when you arrive at the valley, and there will be a short walk for you to wander through the unusual and breathtaking landscape.

Avanos Pottery
The town of Avanos is famous for its pottery industry, which dates back as far as 3000 B.C. The town still holds onto its history as it is scattered with little pottery workshops where the trade has been passed on down through the centuries. The clay used for the pottery is all sourced from the Red River, which runs straight through the heart of town. There is an opportunity today to visit a pottery workshop and see the craftsmanship of the pottery trade.

Three Beauties
The three rock formations known as the Three Beauties are the famous symbol and landmark of the town of Urgup. The three rocks are of a legendary story of past times and are said to represent a runaway princess with her husband, whom no one approved of, and their small child. Be sure to ask your guide for the full story.

Underground City. Early Christians who fled to this area to escape persecution created these amazing underground cities in the 14th Century. Some of these cities date back further; all show an amazing moment from our ancient past. The architecture and the structures of these dwellings are hard to believe; they include many levels with houses, schools, cellars, and even animal stables. Your tour guide will walk you through and tell you how these people lived day by day.

At the end of the day tour, you will say goodbye to your guide in Cappadocia. After that, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Ankara.