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Christian heritage Cappadocia private tour

Free cancellation
Place: Cappadocia
Duration: 8 hours
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover Keşlik Monastery, an extra-ordinary rock-cut complex built in the 3rd century
  • Explore the world famous Göreme Open Air Museum declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986
  • Visit St. Yohannes from Russia's cave house and church and learn his story
  • Take a break at the mysterious St. Johannes Church which is the oldest one in Cappadocia
  • See the Kızılırmak river which is the longest river of Turkey

What to expect

Start the tour with a visit impressive Sinassos (Mustafapaşa) which is a cutetians historical village where the richest Greek Christians used to live. Have an enjoyable walk to the famous St. Theodor Church which was built as a fascinating one with a spectacular architecture in 17th-century. Arrive at the holly St.Nicolas Monastry, which was accepted as the most famous treatment center by Cappadocian Christians, where the secret spring curing people either by drinking or bathing axtra-ordinary sleeping rooms for dream therapy and mystic meditation rooms were located.

Drive for an unusual rock-cut complex Keşlik Monastery, which is the very best sample for the religious common life, where the monks preferring the experience of sufferings were lived. This site also offers you the best instagram spots. Marvel at the unique cave churches embellished with fascinating religious paintings, skillfully refactories, authenting wineries secret water cisterns, practical cooking systems, suprising man made cliff houses for pigeons.

Amaze at the legendary house and church of ‘St.Johannes from Russia’ at the historical part of Ürgüp town, which is called as KAYAKAPI. Yohannes were highly respected by local Christians and Muslims as a Saint. Explore his cave house and church that were unusually built in a natural fairy chimney where he has showed his miracles and healed the natives. He is expecially highly respected in the nowadays orthodox christianity and accepted as a patron Saint. Enjoy the fantastic Cappadocian cuisine with the variety of delicious local dishes for lunch. Marvel at the native tastes.

Visit the world famous Göreme Open Air Museum, which was settled by the leadership of St. Basil as one of the most important Christian education centers in the 4th century. It is a spectacular museum that was accepted as world heritage site by Unesco in 1986. Amaze at the rock-cut cave churches embellished with magnificent and painted icons related with the religious stories from the old testament and bibles, such as; St. Basil Church, St. Barbara Church, Snake Church, DarkChurch, Sandal Church and Buckled Church.

Have a photo break at Göreme Esentepe viewpoint which has the dazzling scenery of outstanding Göreme National Park. Have the very best instagram spots.

Visit extra-ordinary historical Çavuşin Village. Wonder among the rock hewn natives shelters, colorful man made pigeon houses, unusually beautiful volcanic rock formations, secret water cisterns etc. Give an unforgettable break at the mysterious St. Johannes Church which is the oldest one in Cappadocia. Have spare time to enjoy the mystic ambiance.

Drive for legendary Red River ‘Kızılırmak’ which is the longest river of Turkey with a legth of 1260 km., and is depicted as ‘Halys’ in the old testament.

Visit one of the marvelous native pottery workshop and have an amazing pottery demonstration by using the old kicking wheel system. Have a chance to see the magnificent samoles of hand made ceramics, tiles and plates with extra-ordinary handmade religious pictures such as; Jesus, Mother Marry, last supper and 12apostles.

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Important to know

  • The maximum number of participants is 9
  • Children age under 5 years old are free of charge
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What’s included

Entrance fees

Drinks

Lunch

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Hotel pickup is included. You will be asked to provide your hotel pick-up details and contact number at the check-out. Please contact the tour operator as the phone number included in the voucher at least 48 hours in advance for hotel pick-up service.

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Provider

RAW TOURISM

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