Cappadocia Side Trip
I just got confirmation on our one day trip to Cappadocia
Here is the itinerary:
August 4th 2011 Thursday(Lunch included!)
At 05:40 they pick us up from the hotel and take us to Istanbul Ataturk airport.
We fly at 07:25 to Nevsehir and arrive at 08:45.
They pick us up at Nevsehir to:
Explore Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area.
http://www.goreme.com/devrent.php
Then we visit Pasabag (also known as Monk’s Valley)
http://www.goreme.com/pasabag.php
We then drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery where we can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop.
http://www.goreme.com/avanos.php
We then have lunch.
The we proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia.
http://www.goreme.com/goreme-open-air-museum.php
The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel.
http://www.goreme.com/uchisar.php
The Tour finishes around 17:00.
They take us to the Airport at 17:45 for the flight to Istanbul at 19:50.
Back in Istanbul at 21:10 they take us to our hotel.
Should be a fun day – 3 weeks from now!