1. Cappadocia
This is starting point
2. Cavusin Village
See the old Greek houses in Çavuşin village, abandoned during the Greek/Turkish population exchange in 1924.
15 minutes
3. Avanos Pottery Workshop
Offering a wide range of Turkish food including mezes, salads, meat and vegetarian dishes and desserts.
Still in Avanos, visit an authentic family-run pottery workshop located in an underground cave. Clay from the Kızılırmak (Red) River was first used in pottery production by the Hitites prior to 1700BC and continues as an art form today. Watch a master demonstrate how to make a pot, and watch the the painters and glazers apply their delicate patterns. Have a go at the potter’s wheel yourself and make your own unique pot if you wish.
1 hour 45 minutes
4. Uchisar Castle
Uçhisar Castle, the highest rock formation in the region. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.
45 minutes
5. Zelve Open Air Museum
Zelve Open Air museum the guide will explain the importance of Christianity and monastic life in Cappadocia before leaving you free to explore the 10th and 11th century cave churches and monasteries with beautifully painted frescoes depicting famous biblical scenes
1 hour
6. Devrent Valley
Devrent Valley (“Imagination Valley”) - a stunning valley where you can spot natural rock formations in many recognisable shapes, including the famous camel-shaped rock. Use your imagination and see what other shapes you can find.
20 minutes
7. Kaymakli Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement, dating back to 7th-8th centuries. Walk down 5 levels which are each interconnected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairways. See the winery, church, kitchens, food storage areas and animal stalls while your guide gives you an insight into their daily life.
1 hour
8. Pigeon Valley
A final stop at a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the infamous Pigeon Valley and see the pigeon houses carved from the stone by ancient inhabitants.
After that you can able to visit popular onyx stone factory
30 minutes
9. Pasabag
In Paşabağı (also known as Monks Valley because of the Chapel of Saint Simeon found there) wander through the unusual clusters of multi-headed mushroom-shaped “fairy chimneys” (rock formations).
1 hour