OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON EXCURSION. Take an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise, a unique experience amidst rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, and lunar landscapes. Discover Cappadocia, a region unique in the world for its geological formations, where you can discover breathtaking reliefs and formations that will undoubtedly amaze you. Enjoy a full day of hiking in northern Cappadocia, the most stunning part of this volcanic landscape. First, we will visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and medieval monastic complex of rock-hewn churches and dwellings carved into the tufa rock by Orthodox monks in the 4th century. We will then continue to the Ortahisar Panorama, which offers a magnificent view with its natural castle at its center, stone houses, and beautiful mosques. From here, a short drive will take us to Paşabağı (Monks' Valley), where we'll see the conical columns, resembling fairy chimneys, which also served as homes and Orthodox churches for hermits. After lunch at a local restaurant (not included) in the town of Avanos, on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River), we'll admire some of Turkey's most famous handicrafts. Before returning to the hotel, we'll stop at Devrent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations. The Valley of the Three Beauties offers a beautiful view of the town of Ürgüp, renowned for its wine and vineyards with apricot orchards, where you can always take memorable photos. Finally, visitors will be transferred back to their hotel after a visit to the Göreme Panoramic Viewpoint, a scenic viewpoint overlooking Göreme.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

Breakfast. Enjoy a comprehensive excursion traveling to southern Cappadocia, the most fascinating part of this volcanic landscape. We'll begin with a 4 km hike through Red and Rose Valley. During this beautiful trek, we'll observe Cappadocia's flora and fauna, a region rich in minerals and vineyards. After lunch at a local restaurant (not included) near Pigeon Valley, the journey continues to discover the incredible underground city of Özkonak, also known as Sehatlı. It's one of the best-preserved and deepest underground cities in the region, dating back to the second millennium BC. The city extends over eight levels above ground and is carved from soft volcanic rock. Before 4 pm, we'll enter Love Valley, originally called White Valley, which offers a stunning panorama with its graceful volcanic chimneys. Finally, the tour concludes at the ancient Christian village of Çavuşin, which offers spectacular views despite being largely eroded and partially collapsed. After this visit, we'll head to the village of Uçhisar, where a natural stone castle, one of the region's symbols, offers a fantastic opportunity for photography from every angle. Finally, we'll visit a carpet workshop to see how the world-famous Turkish carpets are woven, along with an onyx and jewelry workshop. Return to the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the connecting flight to the country of origin via Istanbul.

Meal Included: Breakfast