Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle and local cave houses in Cappadocia tour

Uçhisar, Tekelli, Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye, Cappadocia, Turkey
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

You will meet your experienced local guide in the front of Uçhisar municipality in the town center. You will then head to the impressive view point - the top of Pigeon Valley, which is famous for its wish tree decorated with traditional blue evil eye charms, unusual man made pigeon cliff houses and spectacular valleys with fairy-like chimneys and colorful combinations in the lunar volcanic rock formations.Then you will have a short discovery walk to the historical Uçhisar village and experience the rural life style by watching the ladies baking bread in the street ovens, with wood fire. Based on the season, villagers will be making grape molasses and tomato paste or cutting the pumpkins for the seeds. Climb up to Uçhisar rock castle by following the historical stepways carved in the rocks. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Cappadocia from the top of the castle, which is believed to be the roof of Cappadocia itself and which was used as a checking tower to warn the native by smoke about the dangers.After having a rest and experiencing the unforgettable Cappadocian view from the top of the rock castle, you will have an enjoyable walk back to Uçhisar village. Meanwhile you will explore the old Street and will arrive in a native house which is carved like a fairy chimney. There you will be wellcomed by a local family and experience the Turkish hospitality. You will be suprised with the harmony of facilities and the natural environment such as TV, electricity, refrigrator watering system in the rock cut cave rooms. You can taste organic baked potatoes and rest enjoying the natural cool temparature of the caves, while drinking local apple tea.In the end you will return back to the meeting point with unforgettable memories and totally satisfield with what you experienced and explored.

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Important info

  • Not suitable for the physically challenged or pregnant ladies
  • Not wheel chair accessible
  • Min. 4 pax
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What's included
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Guided tour. Private tour
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What's not included
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Highlights

Feel on cloud 9 with a bird's-eye view of the sights. A good bargain - see more for less. First time? Perfect chance to get to the know the area like a pro. A perfect experience for kids - spark their imaginations. Learn more about the local culture first-hand

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Provider
RAW TOURISM
Meeting Point

You will meet your local guide in the front of Uçhisar municipality in the town center