Itinerary
- Day 1
Cappadocia
You'll start by walking through Devrent Valley to see the fairy chimneys, which have these really distinctive shapes carved by erosion over thousands of years. From there, head to Pasabagi to check out the multi-stem rock formations that you won't see anywhere else. Then you're driving to Avanos where you can watch potters work with clay using techniques they've passed down through generations. Grab lunch at a local spot, and after eating, spend time at Goreme Open Air Museum exploring the rock-cut churches and chapels built into the stone. Before heading back to your hotel around sunset, you'll have time to photograph the surrounding valleys with the light hitting the rocks just right.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Turkish cuisine at a quality local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walk through Devrent Valley to view various types of fairy chimneys
- Visit Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) with multiple stems and caps
- Visit Avanos to see traditional pottery craftsmanship
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum to explore rock-cut churches, chapels and monasteries from the 10th to 13th centuries
- Time for photos in neighboring valleys
Optional Activities
- Visit Dark Church in Goreme Open Air Museum (entrance fee required, not included)
Landmarks/POIs Devrent Valley Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) Avanos Goreme Open Air Museum Kizilirmak River 
- Day 2
Cappadocia
This day involves a hiking trek through Rose Valley, one of the more scenic areas in the region, and you'll walk past rock-cut churches carved right into the hillsides. Stop in Cavusin, an old Greek village with strong Christian history, and take some time to walk around. After lunch, head to Ortahisar Castle where you can explore storage caves inside the rock formations. The afternoon takes you to Kaymakli Underground City, a multi-level shelter where early Christians hid centuries ago. On the way back, you'll stop at Pigeon Valley for panoramic views, and if you're interested, there's an option to try some local Cappadocia wine before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Turkish cuisine at a quality local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hike through Rose Valley and explore rock-cut churches
- Rest and explore Cavusin, an old Greek village with Christian houses and churches
- Visit Ortahisar Castle and observe storage caves
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City (or Ozkonak)
Optional Activities
- Visit and taste wine at a local Cappadocia winery
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Cavusin Ortahisar Castle Kaymakli Underground City Ozkonak Underground City Pigeon Valley
