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Footsteps of Early Christians - Private Cappadocia Day Tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
Uchisar, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
$404.56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
On your Cappadocia Green (South) Tour, you will explore the Derinkuyu underground city, the deepest one in Cappadocia and allows you to admire the beauty of the less often visited places in Cappadocia like the beautiful Ihlara valley and the Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
from-to Cappadocia Hotels
Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Available for hotels in Cappadocia - Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Ortahisar, Avanos, Cavusin.
Duration: 8 hours: This duration is an estimate.Depending on the crowd levels in museums and traffic, there may be variations of +/- 45 minutes.
Guided Tour Level: Private Tour - You will not be sharing the tour car and tour guide services with any other passengers or travelers.
Starting points:
Avanos, Nevşehir, Türkiye
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Göreme, Aydınlı - Orta, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Uçhisar, Tekelli, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Çavuşin, Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Türkiye
Pickup included
Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Available for hotels in Cappadocia - Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Ortahisar, Avanos, Cavusin.
Duration: 8 hours: This duration is an estimate.Depending on the crowd levels in museums and traffic, there may be variations of +/- 45 minutes.
Guided Tour Level: Private Tour - You will not be sharing the tour car and tour guide services with any other passengers or travelers.
Starting points:
Avanos, Nevşehir, Türkiye
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Göreme, Aydınlı - Orta, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Uçhisar, Tekelli, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Çavuşin, Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Türkiye
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Pick-up and drop-off services for airports or hotels in Istanbul, Cappadocia
- Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
- Istanbul - Cappadocia round-trip flight tickets (valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Keslik Monastery
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Dark Church
- Goreme-Open Air Museum
- Drinks
Meeting point
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IstanbulDEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival Cappadocia, you will be met by your tour guide. The tour guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in airport, and holding a signboard written your name on it. And then driven to Cappadocia district for your private guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
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CappadociaDEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN CAPPADOCIA: Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and depar for your private guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Cappadocia Hotels' option.
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Goreme Open-Air MuseumYour private tour begins at the iconic Göreme Open-Air Museum, the spiritual heart of early Christianity in Cappadocia. Here, you will wander through centuries-old rock-carved churches, chapels, and monastic dwellings that once hosted some of the region’s earliest Christian communities. With your private guide by your side, you will gain a deeper understanding of why this UNESCO-listed museum stands as one of the most sacred and historically rich sites in Cappadocia.
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Next, you will step into the breathtaking Dark Church, one of the finest treasures of Cappadocian Christian art. Thanks to its limited natural light, its frescoes have remained remarkably vivid for nearly a thousand years. As your private guide explains the stories and symbolism behind these masterful paintings, you will feel as though you’ve traveled back in time to the heart of Byzantine worship. This unforgettable visit promises one of the most impressive visual encounters with Christian history in the region.
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TokalI ChurchYour journey continues with a visit to the stunning Tokalı Church, renowned for its vibrant and beautifully preserved frescoes. Inside, you will discover powerful depictions of Jesus’ life and early Christian narratives painted across its walls. Your private guide will enrich your experience with detailed insights into the church’s architecture, symbolic artwork, and spiritual significance. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the sacred ambiance and artistic heritage of early Christianity.
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CappadociaBefore continuing with the rest of your private tour, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Here, you will have the chance to discover traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine, including the region’s most famous specialty — Testi Kebab, a unique pottery-cooked meat dish that Cappadocia is renowned for. After your lunch, if you wish, your private guide can also lead you to a local artisans’ workshop where you can witness the creation process of handcrafted Cappadocian pottery, one of the region’s most unique traditional arts. You will have the opportunity to observe master craftsmen at work and learn how these remarkable pieces are shaped and decorated. Alternatively—or additionally—you may choose to visit a studio specializing in handwoven Turkish carpets, where you can hear directly from expert weavers about the history, symbolism, and meticulous techniques behind these world-renowned works of art.
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Keslik MonasteryYour private tour then takes you to the serene and little-known Keşlik Monastery, a hidden sanctuary once used by monks seeking solitude and devotion. Here, you will explore chapels, living spaces, and rock-carved rooms that paint a vivid picture of monastic life. Your private guide will reveal the spiritual depth and historical importance of this tranquil retreat, allowing you to truly feel the peaceful rhythm of early Christian monastic tradition.
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Kaymakli Underground CityYour final stop is the impressive Kaymaklı Underground City, an extraordinary refuge where early Christians lived, worshipped, and protected themselves during times of danger. As you navigate its network of tunnels, communal rooms, and ancient chapels, your private guide will share captivating stories of the community that once thrived beneath the ground. This experience offers a powerful and comprehensive conclusion to your journey through Cappadocia’s sacred Christian heritage.
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At the end of tour, we will drop back you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
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At the end of tour, we will drop back you to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels'.
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Upon your arrival, the driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
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Footsteps of Early Christians - Private Cappadocia Day Tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
Uchisar, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
$404.56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!