Meet and greet at the hotel.

Today you will explore the wonderlands of Cappadocia that has a unique lunar landscape of terra and tuff cones, shaped by forces of nature over millions of years. For ages, men have dug into this soft but firm tuff to create dwellings, monasteries, churches and underground cities. Initially, discover the Goreme Open Air Museum which holds Cappadocia’s best collection of cave churches and has been one of the first two UNESCO sites in Turkey since 1984. Cappadocia witnessed the penetration of the Christianity in Anatolia. The first Christians escaping from the persecution in Jerusalem came to settle down in natural grottoes of the region where they carved out rock churches, adorning their walls with fine frescos of biblical and apocryphal episodes in brilliant colors.

Next, visit a traditional rug weaving center to learn about the three thousand year old tribal art of Turks. You will be delighted to see the full procedure of silk cocoons and hand spun wool yarns being transformed into extremely fine carpets by magical fingers.

Followed by lunch at a traditional cave restaurant, explore Kaymakli Underground City, famous for its subterranean dwellings and secret tunnel passages that various peoples utilized for shelter across the centuries. Admire the picturesque views of the lunar landscape region having photo stops at famous Hunters’ Valley and Pigeon Valley.

Then, take a break at the natural fort of Uchisar to enjoy cone-like formations and well preserved fairy chimneys around it. End the day strolling around the impressive mushroom shaped fairy chimneys with multiple stems and caps in Pasabagi Valley exhibiting amazing formations that are unique even for Cappadocia.

Return to the hotel.