7 to 8 hours
Luxurious A/C vehicles
Your Own Booking
Eski Gumusler Monastery, Guzelyurt Village, Monastery Valley, Lunch & Selime Monastery
Everyday of the Year
Private Tour
The tours we offer are designed for those who prefer a relaxed pace, comprehensive insights from knowledgeable guides, local meals in small boutique restaurants (we avoid large bus group venues with open-buffet lunches), and a small group experience. If you prefer tours that visit many sites quickly, these may not align with your expectations.
Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 AM to begin your journey through the magical landscape of Cappadocia. Our first stop will be a scenic 1-hour drive to the stunning Eski Gumusler Monastery, which is considered the best-preserved monastery in the Cappadocia region. The monastery’s location, slightly further from the main living areas, has contributed to its excellent preservation. The most remarkable feature of this monastery is its church, which holds a very unique fresco depicting The Virgin Mary while she is smiling. While the smile may have resulted from an error during restoration, it remains one of the most fascinating and charming aspects of this fresco. This rare artwork is worth visiting for its historical significance and the charm it brings to the monastery.
After exploring the monastery, we will continue our journey to the picturesque Guzelyurt (Gelveri) Village. This village once hosted the most crowded Christian population in Cappadocia, and it played a significant role in the region's religious and cultural history until 1924. Upon arrival, we will visit the Monastery Valley, home to several ancient churches, including the iconic St. Gregory Church, which is the oldest church in Cappadocia, dating back to 385 AD. In addition to the church, we will explore a small underground city, where early Christians sought refuge and created a hidden world beneath the surface to protect themselves from invaders.
After this fascinating historical visit, we will enjoy a relaxing lunch before heading to the majestic Selime Monastery and Cathedral. Selime Monastery is the largest of its kind in the Cappadocia region and offers one of the most impressive sights in the area. We will take a scenic climb to the monastery, where you will have the opportunity to explore its different sections, including the monastery itself, the kitchen, the cathedral, and the church components. The structure’s grandeur and the panoramic views it offers over the surrounding landscape are truly remarkable and provide a sense of the scale and significance of this incredible site.
After exploring Selime, we will begin our journey back to your hotel, with an estimated drop-off time around 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM. You will leave with unforgettable memories of the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Cappadocia.
The rate list for this private tour will be as:
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Pick-up from your hotel
Professionally-licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
Transportation with luxury vehicles
Entrance Tickets
Lunch in a small boutique restaurant
Parking fees
Drop-off to your hotel
Drinks
Any Private Expenses
Tips to the drivers and guides
When you contact us about the trip, we'll provide you with an itinerary based on the current "real-time" availability. The tour's availability might change until your payment is received through our secure form. When we accept your reservation; all rates and program are guaranteed.
When you made your reservations with our travel agent, we'll need a 30% deposit to finalize everything. We provide a 256-bit SSL encrypted form on our website that you may use to securely submit your credit card information. After we receive your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and send you a travel voucher within 1 business day. You may pay the remaining balance before or after the trip in our agency's office. In our office, we accept all major currencies for cash payments, as well as Visa or MasterCard.
To confirm this itinerary, please provide us with the details of your hotel in Cappadocia so that we may arrange a pick-up/drop-off service. All hotels in Cappadocia qualify for complimentary pick-up/drop-off services.
Below is the general guideline for our cancellation policy if your agent does not mention otherwise:
Cancellation Policy for Daily & Private Tours:
If you cancel 48 hours before the tour, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 48 hours to 24 hours before the tour, we will charge 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour , we will charge the full amount as cancellation fee.
We cannot give any refund on no-shows for the tour.
*for large groups, please ask to your agent for the cancellation policy and booking requirements.