Hacı Bektaş-i Veli & Ürgüp & Avanos
| 1 Night, 2 Days

Departure: Istanbul – Cappadocia
We depart from the designated meeting point in Istanbul at 10:00 PM.

Day 1: Ihlara – Derinkuyu – Narlıgöl – Uçhisar – Ürgüp – Avanos
We arrive in Cappadocia in the early morning and serve a breakfast package on the bus. Our first stop is the stunning Ihlara Valley, known for its stairs and mesmerizing canyon. We explore the Ağaçaltı and Yılanlı Churches with our guide and enjoy a walk through the valley.

Our next destination is Derinkuyu Underground City, located 45 meters below the surface. You’ll be amazed by the living spaces, kitchens, and passageways. Then, we head to Narlıgöl, a thermal lake rich in minerals that provide health benefits.

Continuing our journey to the Cappadocia region, we have lunch and visit Uçhisar Castle to enjoy a panoramic view of the area. We then explore Güvercinlik Valley before heading to Ürgüp, famous for its role in the Asmalı Konak TV series. There, we offer free time for shopping and leisure. We also visit pottery workshops and Onyx stone processing ateliers before ending the day with dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Göreme – Paşabağlar – Devrent Valley – Hacı Bektaş-i Veli
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum. Guided by our expert, we explore St. Basil’s Chapel, St. Barbara’s Chapel, the Snake Church, the Pantry, the Kitchen, the Dining Hall Complex, and the Buckle Church (Tokalı Kilise).

Our next stop is Paşabağlar, where we explore the fairy chimneys, the Three Beauties, and Devrent Valley. We take photo breaks and shop for local products and souvenirs. After lunch, we begin our return journey.

On our way back, we visit the Hacı Bektaş-i Veli Mausoleum, a significant site in the Alevi-Bektashi faith. After this delightful visit, we return to Istanbul, marking the end of our tour.