Heart of Cappadocia

After only about 10 minutes drive we get to Devrent valley where we first meet the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. Set out on a 20 to 25 minutes hike starts after some explanation from our local guide about the history, culture and geological formations of Cappadocia.
Continue to Pasabag valley which is one of the most unique places of Cappadocia with its rock formations beyond belief.
Visit the abondened Cavusin old city with its cave mosque, cave pigeon houses, cave church, cave houses etc. Everything in Cavusin used by people was carved into the rocks.Avanos, centre of terracotta work of art since 3000 BC will be our next stop where we can visit a traditional pottery workshop to watch a demonstration how local people making pottery still with the old techniques.
What makes this tour so unique and special is that guests can try to make their own clay pot if they wish to with the local craftsmen to guide them. By participating this ancient craft, guests are enabling this ancient tradition to continue and for the craftsmen to continue their work in a day where modern practises have seen the old ways slowly disappear.We will have local lunch in a cave restaurant typical to Cappadocia. It is used to be the refectory of an early Christian monastery. The restaurant is most famous for its "manti" (Turkish ravioli) and "bulgur corbasi" (wheat soup). There is also a "tandir" (Tandoori Oven) in the restaurant where you can watch the ladies as they make tandoori bread here. A great way for guests to feel part of the local culture and support the local business from which the food is produced and supplied. In the afternoon, we visit the famous Göreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. The rock-cut churches and monasteries with frescoes and paintings.
We are ending our day with short stops at the Uchisar and Pigeon Valley and Esentepe where we can taste the Turkish Tea while enjoying the stunning view of Goreme Valley.After the tour we drop you of at your hotel or requested places such as local bus stations if you have a evening bus to catch.