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2-Day Cappadocia Private Tour with Göreme and Kaymaklı

2 Days Round trip from Cappadocia Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the stunning Uchisar Castle and Taşkınpaşa Madrasah
02 Explore the world-famous Göreme Open Air Museum and Avanos town
03 Enjoy panoramic views in Paşabağlar, Soğanlı, and Devrent valleys
04 Discover Kaymaklı Underground City, Sobesos Ancient City, and Sinasos Village

Go on a 2-day tour to the unique Cappadocia and witness the lunar landscape of this historic region. Be amazed by the world-famous Göreme Open Air Museum, see the best of Byzantine art in the rock-cut churches, and enjoy panoramic views of Paşabağlar, Devrent, and Soğanlı valleys. Explore remarkable sites such as Uchisar Castle, Kaymaklı Underground City, Avanos, Sobesos Ancient City, Taşkınpaşa Madrasah, and Sinasos Village.

Be amazed by the world-famous Göreme Open Air Museum, see the best of Byzantine art in the rock-cut churches, and enjoy panoramic views of Paşabağlar, Devrent, and Soğanlı valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Cappadocia's Iconic Valleys and Heritage

Visit the following sites on the first day of the exploration:
- Uchisar Castle: View the magnificent Uchisar Castle and the fortress's overall panorama.
- Göreme Open Air Museum: Here is the monastery with the Anatolian Christian-built kitchens, wineries, storage facilities, and residential rooms. UNESCO recognizes the Goreme Open Air Museum as a World Heritage Site.
- Avanos: Avanos is a town of traditional pottery art by the Kizilirmak River, also known as the Halys River in ancient times by Herodes.
- Paşabağlar Valley: Wander through Pasabaglar, the Valley of Monks.
- Devrent Valley: Many animal-shaped rocks, most of which are red in colour, can be seen in the valley. Some of the most typical shapes resemble a camel.

Day 02

Explore Underground Cities and Historic Villages

Visit the following sites on the second day of the exploration:
- Kaymaklı Underground City: The impressive Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest of its kind, has areas including warehouses, kitchens, graves, mughouses, and copper processing workshops that still contain undiscovered underground tubes.
- Soğanlı Valley: The Soganli Valley is a tranquil valley with Byzantine-era rock tombs.
- Sobesos Ancient City: The ancient city of Sobesos contains burials from the Byzantine Empire period and a Roman Bath from the fifth century.
- Taşkınpaşa Madrasah: The Taskin Pasha Complex, finished in the 13th century, includes the mosque, the madrasa, and the tombs in the courtyard.
- Sinasos Village: It was once known as Sinasos and is a Greek village. One of Cappadocia's must-see locations is this quaint village, known for its unspoiled surroundings and distinctive architectural elements.