Turkey · Geological Wonders

3-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour with Özkonak and Pottery

3 Days Round trip from Kayseri Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the unique rock formations of Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
02 Explore Özkonak Underground City, one of Cappadocia's best-preserved sites
03 Try your hand at pottery in a local workshop with roots in the Hittite period
04 Visit Göreme Open Air Museum, famous for its 10th-century frescoes
05 See the abandoned village of Çavuşin and its old Greek cave houses

Join this 3-day tour to discover Cappadocia's famous and unique sites, from the striking rock formations of Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) to the underground city of Özkonak. Visit Göreme Open Air Museum, known for its 10th-century frescoes, see the iconic Three Beauties fairy chimneys, and explore the abandoned village of Çavuşin with its old Greek cave houses. You will also try your hand at pottery during a workshop and enjoy wine tasting in Ürgüp.

Join this 3-day tour to discover Cappadocia's famous and unique sites, from the striking rock formations of Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) to the underground city of Özkonak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Istanbul, Izmir, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cappadocia and Devrent Valley

Meet your tour guide in Cappadocia after arriving from Izmir via the Kayseri flight.
Start your day tour with a visit to Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley). The Cappadocia region is a dormant volcanic area, and the fairy chimneys and other rock formations began to take shape millions of years ago. As a result of these formations, pillars in various mushroom-like shapes have come to life and brought beauty to the land.

Overnight in Urgup.

Day 02

Göreme Museum, Pottery Workshop, Çavuşin and Wine Tasting

Have breakfast and visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Göreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century that describe the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
Participate in a pottery workshop. This trip offers the opportunity to stop by a local pottery shop, where details are shared about how people survived and created beautiful art dating back to the Hittite period.
Stop at Çavuşin, an abandoned village with old Greek cave houses. After Çavuşin, go to a restaurant in Avanos for lunch.
Head to a wine shop in Ürgüp for wine tasting. The last stop is Three Beauties, where the three beautiful fairy chimneys with hats stand as Cappadocia's symbol.
End the tour at approximately 18:00 and return to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 03

Özkonak Underground City and Uçhisar Castle

Drive to Özkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved and deepest underground cities in Cappadocia. Özkonak Underground City is 55 meters deep, and 8 levels are open to visitors.
End the day at Uçhisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia.
Transfer to the hotel and depart for Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

Where this trip takes you

Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), Three Beauties fairy chimneys, Özkonak Underground City, Uçhisar Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kayseri 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2 nights in Cappadocia
2 open buffet breakfasts
2 lunch services during the tour
2 days seat-in-coach Cappadocia tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Return airport transfer
Hotel room taxes

What's Not Included

International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to/from Cappadocia, one way (approximately 45 Euro per person)
Insurance: all types
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses such as drinks, cold drinks, and laundry
Any other expenses not mentioned in the included section

What to bring

Cash (needed for small purchases where cards are not accepted)
Clothing in line with seasonal standards as indicated above
Camera
Universal adaptors and chargers for electronic devices
Comfortable trekking shoes for walking around, as the tours are likely to involve walking
Copy of your flight ticket
Personal identification

Know before you go

It is best to use an official exchange office for Turkish currency transactions.
Check your international telephone communication service.
Turkey is a modern country. You can have fun and get around as you would in any European country when you are in Turkey. There are only a few things to pay attention to, such as not bringing alcoholic beverages into mosques. Women should cover their hair and shoulders in a mosque. The rest is pretty much the same as in any Western city. Bars, cafes, and restaurants are open until late at night, and people can enjoy their time here safely.

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