Art, Culture and Shopping Private tour in Cappadocia
This tour is specially planned for people who are interested in the handicrafts and history of the region.
Throughout its history, Cappadocia has been one of the art centers of Christian, Greek, Turkish and Nomad cultures.
Pottery making, which continues from the Hittite period, is still one of the most popular handicrafts of the region.
This tradition still continues with jewelry made from semi-precious stones obtained due to the volcanic structure of the region and world-famous hand-woven carpets.
With this tour you will have the chance to visit all the important points of Cappadocia.
You will also be able to visit pottery workshops, carpet weaving workshops and stores where semi-precious stones are processed and sold, accompanied by your guide.
Places to visit,
*Goreme Open Air Museum
*Kaymakli Underground City
*Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
*Pigeon Valley
*Love Valley
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
Underground cities are the trademark of Cappadocia. It is known that there are more than 100 underground cities in the region. These architectural marvels were built from the time of the Hittites to shelter, hide and sustain life. It is known that the first Christians used these underground cities for a long time to hide from the Arab invasion. Get ready to feel yourself in the stone age.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
Pigeon has been the most important animal after horse for Cappadocia. It is one of the iconic visiting areas of Cappadocia. The people living in nature have used pigeons as fertilizer in agriculture and pigeon eggs while decorating their churches. The most effective way of permanent fresco was to use pigeon eggs, and this discovery changed both their lives and the pigeons' lives. They built large rock-carved pigeon houses, fed them and had a common life. Although there are no fresco artists today, this common life continues.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
Avanos is one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia. The pottery art, which is known to have started at the time of the Hittites, still continues and there are many workshops.
This visit includes lunch and a short tour along the Kızılırmak.(Red River)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkiye
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. Pasabag is the most obvious place to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature.Pasabag, where is also commonly known as Monks Valley. You will have chance to see the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Goreme Open Museum is known to be one of the first monasteries in the history of Christianity. This rock-cut settlement, where education was given to spread Christianity, has been on the UNESCO World History list since 1985 with its frescoed churches and rock living areas.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Love Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Love Valley is one of the most well-known and photographed areas of Cappadocia. It attracts attention with its earth shapes and is almost like a natural photography studio.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The itinerary of this tour can be personalized under certain conditions. (7 hours/day, 120 kms/day, 30 km radius from Goreme town)"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 7 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up and drop off from/to any hotel in Cappadocia. Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.