CAPPADOCIA UNDISCOVERED TOUR

Hike in Soganli Valley – Keslik Monastery – Taskinpasa – Lunch at Old Greek House – Mustafapasa (Sinassos) Village – Church and Monastery of St Nicholas – Three Beauties

Your Cappadocia Undiscovered tour begins with pickup from your hotel at approximately 09:45 AM. We drive to Soganli valley, one of the most remote and peaceful valleys in Cappadocia. We start our hike along one side of the valley, visiting the many cave churches, and return to quaint villages along the other side of the valley. Afterwards we drive to Keslik Monastery. Set in a lush valley, the monastery’s cave church features biblical paintings and is the largest of its kind. Rock restaurant in Cappadocia. We stopped briefly at Taskinpasa Medrese before going for lunch. We will have lunch in a traditional ancient Greek house.After lunch, we walk through Mustafapasa, learning about the 1924 population swap, the wealthy businessmen and locals who once prospered in this small town. We will also visit the St. Nicholas Monastery in Mustafa Pasa, recently restored to its original 20th-century appearance. The most unique thing about this monastery is the icon on the outer wall, which was brought from Greece. We saw a small cemetery in the courtyard, some dovecots above the church, and breathtaking views of the countryside. Our last stop is the most famous fairy chimney outside of Urgup – the Three Beauties. Then we drive back to your hotel.

Including: Licensed English speaking guide, Transportation with A/C vehicles, Lunch, Entrance fees, All taxes

Excluding: Beverages at lunch, Tips, Personel expenses