Zelve Open-Air Museum Tours and Tickets
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The Zelve Open-Air Museum sits on site of the remains of a Byzantine monastery that was carved into the rock face in ancient times. Zelve was a monastic retreat from the 9th to the 13th century, and in fact the area was inhabited right up until 1952. 15 years after locals abandoned the site, Zelve was turned into the open-air museum that can be seen and explored today.
The site features various remnants of local life, including houses, a tunnel joining two of the valleys, a mill, and a small mosque. Beyond the mill, the Balıklı Kilise (Fish Church) can be found, while the impressive Üzümlü Kilise (Grape Church) adjoins it.
The three valleys of Zelve are a great spot for trekking around and exploring in peace, as it isn’t as popular with tourists as the Göreme Open-Air Museum nearby. The site also has a good walking trail looping around the valleys, giving access to various caves and chambers and featuring dramatic crags and pinnacles along the way.
8am-7pm
Merkez, Nevşehir, Cappadocia, Turkey
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We provide deluxe tours with air conditioned new model vehicles. MAximum 12 people in the group.
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Discover the otherworldly wonders of Cappadocia on this immersive overnight tour, including a one-way flight from Istanbul. This tour is designed to make your travels hassle-free and informative. Explore Cappadocia’s stunning terrain on a hike through the Rose Valley, admire fairy chimneys, blue skies and houses that have been carved into the sides of mountains at Çavuşin and the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum. Rest in comfort at a local hotel, included in the tour. If you choose, upgrade your trip by opting in for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.
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1 Day Tour in Cappadocia
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Cappadocia ; It is one of our famous historical spots where nature and history meet. Join us for an unforgettable tour with the explanations of our experienced guides in this region.
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Walking and Culture Tour in Cappadocia (Private)
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A great tour for our guests who come to visit Istanbul!
Would you like to come to Cappadocia by spending 1 night and 2 days between your trip to Istanbul?
Since it is a private tour; they can make reservations at any time without needing a group.
Moreover, we have included all the services for our guests. We provide all the services from the hotels in Istanbul until the end of the program until they enter their hotels in Istanbul.
Our guests are busy just having a good time and taking photos!
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Best of Cappadocia Day Tour with Lunch
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Discover the wild landscapes and ancient history of Cappadocia with a guide. Depart from your hotel and make your way to the Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and the town of Avanos. Observe a live pottery demonstration and take a break midday for a local buffet lunch.
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All in One 10-Hour Private and Guided Day Tour in Cappadocia
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On this full-day guided tour, see all the highlights of Cappadocia in just one day. Hear commentary from your guide along the way about fascinating sites like Goreme Open-Air Museum, cave churches, Uchisar Castle, and Kaymakli Underground City, and stop for lunch and wine tasting. A customizable itinerary and hotel pickup make for a convenient, flexible experience.
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Hiking in Ihlara Valley to a classic village lunch on the river, exploring the ancient monastery and underground city with its unique beauty.
Green tour is a full day exploring the far southern reaches of the Cappadocia region in the comfort of our luxurious minivans, with a professional licensed guide. Our drivers, guides and office team work together to ensure your day is trouble-free and totally enjoyable.
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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City
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We especially stop on Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground city.
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Full Day Car & Guide at Disposal in Cappadocia
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* No need to obey timings and exact programmes
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* 100 Kilometres limited per day for vehicle
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Tour of Highlights of Cappadocia with Lunch
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Cappadocia Red Tour : Full-day guided Tour - Including Lunch
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Skip the long lines at Goreme Open Air Museum and explore the north of Cappadocia on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and set out into Cappadocia. Accompanied by a guide, visit Goreme Open-air museum, Cavusin, Avanos, Urgup, Devrent Valley, and more. Enjoy a midday break for lunch.
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Ancient rock-hewn churches, towering fairy chimneys, and karst caves dot the landscapes of Cappadocia, making for some unforgettable photo opportunities. This tour follows the ‘Red Route’, taking in the most-photographed sights of North Cappadocia. Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Love Valley and Monk Valley, visit Uchisar Castle and Imagination Valley, and explore the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open-Air Museum. Finally, visit the pottery-making town of Avanos and maybe even have a go on the potter’s wheel yourself.
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Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet)
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We can arrange airport transfer for each domestic flights from / to Kayseri or Nevsehir airports for our guests.
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Airport Shuttle Transfer(Kayseri-Nevsehir Airport to Hotel)
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We can arrange the airport transfers to/from Kayseri or Nevsehir airports to/from your hotel in the Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar and Ortahisar area. The shuttle transfers operate for ALL domestic flights for both Kayseri and Nevsehir Airports.
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Quad Safari through Rose Sword and Love Valleys
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Enjoy high-octane thrills and outdoor adventure in Cappadocia on this 2-hour off-road quad-bike safari. Clip on your helmet and — following a full safety briefing — zoom through the Turkish countryside with a guide. Explore Sword, Rose, and Love valley, and admire panoramic views over the volcanic formations for which the region is famous. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, enjoy a hassle-free ad exciting trip into the wilds of Cappadocia.
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Sunset Horsebackriding tour through the Valleys of Cappadocia
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Experience the magical colors of sunset in Cappadocia’s dramatic valleys when you book this small-group sunset horseback riding tour with private hotel transfers. Start in sleepy Çavuşin village, ride through Rose Valley and Red Valley, then head on up to Sunset Point for photos and dramatic views before returning. Your package includes a helmet, while a 10-traveler limit ensures plenty of attention from your guide if needed.
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Shared Departure Transfer from Cappadocia to Kayseri Airport (ASR)
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The easiest, cheapest and stress-free transfer option from Cappadocia hotels to Kayseri Airport (ASR).
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$13.80
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North Cappadocia Red Tour with Goreme Open Air Museum
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Cover more distance in less time on this comprehensive 8-hour tour of north Cappadocia from Goreme. Over the course of only one day, you’ll visit seven Cappadocia highlights, including the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, and learn about the region’s rich culture. Marvel at the lunar landscapes of Devrent Valley, absorb panoramic vistas from Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia’s highest point, and explore the 5th-century settlement of Çavusin. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Goreme hotel is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
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$44.88
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2-Day Cappadocia Trip from Kayseri
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Venture into Turkey’s geologic paradise during a 2-day trip to Cappadocia from Kayseri. During this tour uncover the ancient frescoes at the Open Air Museum in Goreme and see surreal landscape at Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Pasabagi and Pigeon Valley near Uchisar, Kaymakli and stop at the pottery village of Avanos. Plus, enjoy an optional hot-air balloon ride which soars above Cappadocia's surreal volcanic rock formations for an experience of a lifetime.
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2 Days Private Cappadocia Tours
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Highlights: Visiting out of track in real Cappadocia. Meeting the locals. Two UNESCO sites in 2 days. Descending into the undergound city of Kaymakli and witnessing the most beuatiful frescoes of the 12 AD in Goreme Open Air Museum. Walking around the fairy chimneys will be like following the footsteps of the Hobbits or Smurfs. Hiking in a canyon which is the oasis in Cappadocia.
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$312.41
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Treasures Of Ancient Turkey Tour 14 Days Small Group
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Turkey hosts so many archeological and historical sites that are considered as hidden treasures of the ancient world. The country is located on two continents (Europe & Asia) and within the border of Fertile Crescent. Many settlements of great civilizations, empires and kingdoms of human history are existing side by side. When you travel within Turkey you may amaze to see diverse historical, archeological and cultural heritage of the country.The oldest temple complex of human civilization was recently discovered in the Southeast of Turkey, the Gobeklitepe, which has more than 12000 years old religious structures. In this tour you will visit unique monuments and places of the Turkey.
• 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Small group up to 12 people.
• Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included.
• English speaking professional experience tour guide.
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$2,490.00
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Big Bus Cappadocia Hop-On Hop-Off
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There is no better way to see Cappadocia than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus. Admire a region which was formed 60 million years ago, delight in the wonder of caves and the “fairy chimneys” and much more. The buses are open top, allowing for 360-degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. Hop on and off as many times as you like on your choice of two routes. Your ticket is valid for 1 day, 2 days or 3 days; simply select an option to suit your schedule.
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$46.03
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10 Days Private Tour of Turkey
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Experience the scope of Turkey’s history, landscape, coast, and culture on this 10-day tour. Choose your accommodation independently to suit your needs. Take domestic flights between Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Didyma, and Bodrum and see the highlights in each destination. Learn about each place from a guide. On the ground, travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan.
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$1,795.35
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