Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

airport and drive to your hotel in cappadocia.

It has a totally dictinct castle form, including graves, tunnels and churches, that you cannot come across at any other place in the world.

Things to do in Cappadocia are countless but for this article, we will be looking for one of the most amazing ones: Zelve Open Air Museum. One of Cappadocia's most well-known outdoor museum places is Zelve Valley, which is situated close to Pasabag Monks Valley between Avanos and Goreme. One of the most famous sights in Cappadocia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is Zelve Valley Open Air Museum, where tourists may see pointed, comprehensive, and sharp fairy chimneys.

Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.

rmak river which is the longest river of Turkey, and white clays ( caulin) from volcanic hills .They could use the clays for their daily lifes by shaping the clay by their hand on the spinning wheels.

Every pattern that is woven into a carpet is a picture of a feeling, a desire or a wish. So far as that every carpet represents a living history from the early ages to the present in which women have patiently and untiringly written their joys and sorrows in amazing codes and magic letters which are to be read line by line

nical-shaped body and a boulder on top of it. The cone is constructed from tufa and volcanic ash, while the cap is of a harder, more resistant rock such as lahar or ignimbrite. The fairy chimneys which are symbols of Ürgüp are called holly spirit chimneys. There is mother, father and son fairy chimneys stay together.

The first stop is Göreme Panoramic view. After You will see Underground city,Ihlara Valley and Selime monastry. Your tour will finish at 17:30 and Drive to KONYA.

You get information about history, formation of Cappadocia while watching the fairy chimneys. Following the information, free time for photograph.

This underground city was firstly used by the local people as a natural deep freeze, later by the late Romans as a shelter against potential Arabian invasions. With the clear explanations of your guide you will spend almost 1 hour here.

away from Underground City.Approximately 45 minutes later, you will be in the entrance of Ihlara Valley.Ihlara Valley was formed by the volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, next to Ihlara Valley. Afterwards, Melendiz River eroded the valley for millions of years besides the layers cracked and fell down. Eventually, 80 meter- deep canyon was composed. Whole Valley is 14 km. length. In the past, generally Christians lived in the several parts of the Valley; also they carved churches and painted them. You will hike about 3,5 km.Hiking will last 1hour 15m.Then you will arrive to Restaurant for Lunch

At first look, the monastery looks like a castle, but shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages and big cathedral proves us its being a monastery. You get information about the monastic life in Cappadocia.

But till you arrive to Pigeon Valley, you will have about 1 hour to rest. Also, our guide will mention about some traditions, cultures and stories about Anatolia on the way. Upon arrival to Pigeon Valley, pigeons will meet you on the top of the valley. Pigeons have always been important for Cappadocian people. Their eggs and droppings were used for different purposes. For this reason, local people carved houses for them to the slopes of valley. You will see the reason why people call them “houses”, when you see them.

Onyx is a volcanic stone which has various colors and contains different minerals in. As being a volcanic area, Cappadocia has some onyx deposits. In the factory, a master will give you information about the steps of onyx shaping and you will watch a shaping show.

important place of pilgrimage for Muslims. Then, we visitthe Ottoman-era Sultan Selim mosque before having lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant.

Alaettin Mosque crowns Alaettin (Aladdin) Hill in the center of Konya. On the side of the hill are the sheltered minimal remains of the palace of the Seljuk Sultans of Rum.

We then enter Hierapolis from the North Gate, visiting the Necropolis, Bath and Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons and the Temple of Apollon.

sion fee extra) and will finish the Hierapolis portion of the tour with a visit to the large and well-preserved Theatre.

ou will have time to take pictures and wade in the water. After leaving the site, we will have a late lunch, and then you will be dropped back to your hotel.

You will see Pergamon Acropolis and Asclepion,Ancient hospital, health center and propylaeumof the Temple of Athena and back to hotel.

ludes scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderful views of the valley en route to the Shrine of St. Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.

nesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns.

It seats twenty-five thousand and, although it was once an arena for gladiator games, it is now home to annual spring festivals.