Cappadocia, Ephesus Tour, 1 Night

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Below you should choose one of our Cappadocia Programs.

A – RED TOUR

Highlights : Uchisar Castle,G.O.A.M,Love Valley ,Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Three Beuties

Duration : 09:30-16:30

We start the day with Uchisar Castle.It is the summit where Cappadocia mingles with clouds; it is the highest point and can be seen from any spot in the region. After Uchisar Castle , have a visit to Goreme Open Air Museum.The Museum is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It contains the finest of the rock-cut churches, with beautiful frescoes. Then we continue the tour with Love Valley panorama where you can admire the most amazing creations of nature Have a lunch.

And then since Avanos is totally a pottery paradise,we watch live pottery demonstration. Pasabag (Monks Valley) will be next before Devrent Valley.Pasabag which is full of peculiar fairy chimneys looks remarkable with best formations Devrent Valley is a small place on the outskirts of Goreme. Unlike other valleys in the region, it doesn’t boast of the normal cave churches. Because all you have to do is let your mind run wild and a variety of stone sculptures can be seen .

Finally We see the three beauties of Cappadocia which is the symbol of the region. Also ,the scene of these fairy chimneys were used in many advertisements.

B – GREEN TOUR

Highlights : Esentepe,Derinkuyu Underground City,Ihlara Gorge,Selime,Pigeon Valley.

Duration : 09:30-17:30

We make an effort to go Esentepe first.It is a spot that we can see panoramic view of Goreme and Goreme valley.After this,we drive to Derinkuyu Underground City.Of all the famed underground cities in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, perhaps the most remarkable is the underground city of Derinkuyu and a proof of what man can achieve when his life is threatened.Before lunch,we have a walk about three km in Ihlara Valley.It is possibly one of Turkey’s most stunning natural landscapes and was home to a large community of people for many centuries with its human dwellings and cave churches.After lunch,next stop is Selime Monastery. Monks settled in the area during the 13th century, and eventually carved out the elaborate facilities required for the monastery to operate, namely a kitchen, living quarters and a church auditorium that comes complete with intricate fresco artwork.On the way to back to hotel,we stop for Pigeon Valley which is another panoramic view .The valley is housing thousands of Dovecotes.

Drop off to Cappadocia Bus Station and bus ride to Selcuk.

Overnight Bus to Selcuk. Transfer From Selcuk Bus Station To Breakfast.

Highlights : Virgin Mary House,Ephesus Ruins and Temple of Artemis

Duration : 09:30-17:00

We start the day with Virgin Mary House. According to predominant Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived out her days there. This is based mainly on the traditional belief that John came to Ephesus combined with the biblical statement that Jesus consigned her to John’s care.Then, we proceed to Ephesus.It is considered to one of the spectacular open-air museums in Turkey and in the world and one of the highlights of any visit to Turkey.Ruins in Ephesus, the Library of Celsius, Hadrians Temple, the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, The Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, Vedious and Scholastic Baths, Bouloterion, and the Great Theatre with capacity of 24.000 spectators. Then time for lunch in Selcuk.After lunch, Temple of Artemis is the next destination.It was one of the seven wonders of ancient World.

Please note that comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty of sun cream are recommended as shade is limited.

Around 17 :00 drop off hotels or Airport&Bus Station.