1 Day: The guide will pick you up at the hotel between 5:00 am – 6:00 am depending on hotel location. Around 8 am there is the first stop for breakfast on the way to Akseki. You are recommended to order a lunch box at the hotel one day before the departure. On the way to Cappadocia, there are some rest stops to make your journey more comfortable.
After lunch in Konya be ready for the real masterpiece – Saratli underground city (Kirkgoz) which has 7 stores, around 40 rooms, wine cellar, barn, water well, etc. Feel deep history and get a unique experience walking through the corridors of this underground city.
On arrival to Cappadocia region, you will stop at a scenic spot to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Cappadocian valleys. Then you will go to a hotel, have dinner and rest after a long day of driving and exploring. Hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia before sunrise is optional.
2 Day: Your second day will start with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then be ready to discover the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia (Devrent, Pasabag, Goreme). You will stop in different places to take photos and walk through amazing fairy chimneys naturally shaped like animals, giant mushrooms, etc. Then you will visit Uchisar castle and Pigeon valley.
After lunch at a restaurant with a great panoramic view you will drive to Cavusin village to explore the rock-cut houses and churches. Next, you will visit the onyx factory and a carpet shop. If you wish you can buy some souvenirs or handmade carpet. Last stop before coming back at the hotel is Love valley with huge rock formations. After dinner at the hotel, you can rest or visit ‘Turkish Night’ folklore dance show or ‘Whirling dervishes’ ceremony (optional for an extra charge).
