The pickup will be at your hotel. You will then visit Balkandere Hill with a spectacular view of Ortahisar rock castle, and historical slope houses built by the side of the castle. Depart for Pancarlık Valley, colorful volcanic rock formations, rock-hewn cave churches and monasteries dating back to Byzantium era. Continue to Gomeda Canyon to see the very best samples of man-made pigeon houses and see the colorful pigeons trembling in the sky.
Explore the haunting hidden valley called as a secret paradise by the natives in Mustafapaşa (Sinassos, the old Greek Village). Get some rest while experiencing famous Turkish waterpipe, herbal tea or Turkish coffee accompanying by Cappadocian delicious sweets such as homemade Baklava, traditional apricot delight, local Köftür. Head to Kayakapı, ruins (old Ürgüp), which has the best samples of unusual rock-hewn cliff houses and charming yellow stone kiosks. Have the local lunch which consists of wonderful Cappadocian village cuisine.
Afternoon visit the local handmade pottery workshop in AVANOS and try making your own pot by using the old kicking wheel technique. Then, see a very unique Fairy Chimney House and meet the rare native family living in the caves and experience their sincere hospitality while discovering old Cappadocian cave lifestyle.
Drive for admirable camel safari (more or less half an hour) on the Silk Road and see the unusual Cappadocian lunar view. Catch the world famous Cappadocian sunset at the top of Red Canyon, called as the roof of Cappadocia. Observe the charming color changes on the volcanic rocks while sipping awesome Cappadocian hot wine infused with fresh fruits.
Camel Safari (more or less half-hour)
