Your second day exploring magical Cappadocia starts at 09:30, when we’ll pick you up from the hotel to take to continue exploring, covering what is often referred to as a Cappadocia “Red” Tour. Our first stop of the day will be at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Goreme Open Air Museum which was once a Byzantine monastic settlement comprised of more than 10 churches, rectories, accommodation and a theological school. You’ll be amazed at the tiny churches carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes, many of which are in good condition. Our second stop will be Paşabağ Valley, also called the Monk’s Valley, home to some of the best examples of mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. This valley was previously home to a settlement of monks, and today you can climb up into one of the fairy chimneys and see part of their former quarters. We then drive to Devrent Valley , also known as “Imagination Valley”, where some of the most surreal rock formations can be found, many of them shaped like animals. See if you can spot the camel, snake, seal and dolphin-shaped rocks. You will have a chance to sample some tasty local Turkish cuisine at a restaurant in the town of Avanos, which is famous for its pottery. Afterwards, we will visit a local family-run pottery workshop for a kick-wheel pottery demonstration. Our last stop will be Uçhisar Castle, one of the highest points in Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia and the fairy chimneys. You tour will end at approximately 17:00. Afterwards, we will transfer you back to the airport for your flight to Istanbul at approximately 19:35. You’ll arrive in Istanbul at 21:15, where you will be met and transferred back to your hotel. (B/L/-)
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