The tour was well worth the price and the guide was extremely knowledgeable on the historical, religious and architectural aspects.
Review by: Dale W, December 2015
Just right. There's a lot to see in Cappadocia, so there's a fair amount of driving around from location to location. The extended walks and tours were the best part.
Review by: Eseo O, September 2015
We had a great time! Very nice tour! However I think it is overpriced and I recommend the guide should give enough time for picture taking. Our guide was talking too much nonstop and we did not have enough time to take photos. Although it was good information, however I think he should give time also in between bus rides to have free time, me time or whatever and upon arrival into the destination should brief us only anout the place for a little bit and give us the time to ourselves.
Review by: Philippe L, September 2015
Hotel Dilek Kaya very good even if wifi not strong enough in some rooms_br/_ Landscapes amazing._br/_ Fist guide Ulun was not so good as the tour was really shortened and at 4 pm I was already back at the hotel, having nothing to do there. Also he didn't go to Red Valley which was on the program._br/_ Second guide Fatma was really kind and perfect, she totally saved the tour, it was really amazing and she even bring me to red Vallay what was normally at the program of previous day.
Review by: Vanessa P, October 2014
I really liked the tour. We saw different and beautiful places. However, we could have spent more time in certain places, since both days we finished much earlier than established in the schedule.
Review by: alexandre d, July 2014
Unforgettable. Amazing. Outstanding. Great scenery, long and beautiful history, and nice cultural touch. We had good guides, comfortable accommodations and transportations. Ballon ride is a must
Review by: Luz L, June 2014
It is a good trip, we did more than I expected and visited so many great attractions. The only issue, which was not really that big of a deal but it is an area in which you can improve is that you should give travelers the itinerary before you start the tour. After they picked me up, I had no idea what we were going to do and the guide was telling us every day but it would have been good to have it beforehand. Finally, I had to call the agency because nobody told me at what time I was going to go for the hot air balloon ride on the second day. The experience was great and the guide was exceptional.
Review by: Eden P, May 2014
My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. We were lucky to have a small tour group (6 on day 1 and 10 on day 2) which really allowed for a fun dynamic in the group. The tour company really looked after us well and our guide made kept us fully informed and answered all of our questions. The tour was well structured, with some nice walks, tailored for all levels of fitness, as well as some interesting side trips to watch pottery and jewelry being made. The cave hotel was also really nice, which we must admit surprised us for the price. The meals were fully included as well, which made this great value. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to visit the region.
Review by: Mystelle R, February 2014
The sites on this tour were great, and the itinerary maximized my couple days in Cappadocia. In general, the tour was very good: the groups were small as I only had 2 co-travelers the first day and one the second. The guide's English was very good and he seemed well-informed about the local sites. The hot air balloon service provider was also good, the ride felt very safe, and safety precautions were communicated clearly at the beginning of the ride. The only drawbacks were that I wasn't booked in a cave hotel, as the website had indicated, and the communication from the local operators could have been better. There were several times when I didn't know who would pick me up or when I would transfer, and some of the guide's introductions to sites was given outside the sites rather than while we were exploring the sites, when the information would have been more useful.
Review by: Sharon K, January 2014
I had a small group of only 7 people. I'm not sure whether it was because it was low season (winter). Anyway the small group made the tour more smooth and organised. On the flip side a small group meant that the guide labeled it as a private tour therefore strict timelines weren't followed. It was a case of power of numbers.what this means is that as I was a single traveller I wouldn't normally get what I wanted in terms of extra time at a place etc. However there was a family of 5 people and if they wanted to grab a cup of tea and wanted to stay somewhere for an extra 20 mins then it would be all fine.
Review by: Jonathan W, November 2013
Really well organised. Guide was excellent. Bus comfortable. SIghts well chosen. Even the mandatory "commercial" stop at a pottery workshop was fascinating - located in an underground labyrinth. Hotel was very good standard. Recommended
Review by: Omar F, July 2013
The landscape was other-worldly and museums were interesting. The highlight was a sunrise balloon tour which I highly recommend.
Review by: Shuji M, July 2013
My wife and I were very satisfied with this tour. We started the tour from Ürgüp and went to Ortahisar, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri, Kaymaklı, O Agacin Alti Panorama, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Yeralti Sehri, Fırça El Sanatları, and Paşabağı. The optional hot air balloon tour was also unforgettable experience. The hotel was very comfortable. Finally, the tour guide was very experienced and knew well about the regional culture, history, and other stories behind each spot. I highly recommend this tour to my friends.
Review by: Kathleen D, July 2013
poking the tour was a pain in the bum. We are a family of 3. I wanted to do the balloon flight inCappodocia, while my partner and son did not. we wanted a triple room. we tried phoning the states from Australia to sort it, to no VIl. it was only on the ground inTurkey that everything was fixed ( we could only book at the time 2 separate rooms and tours). he people in turkey were MaIng Nd gave us exactly what we wanted, but unfortunately the balloon flight was a no go as the conditions weren t good. sabil was exceptional.
Review by: Kathleen D, July 2013
rally enjoyed it. Once in turkey they sorted Ll the bugs out of what we wanted.
Review by: Katherine H, July 2013
Transfer from the airport was wonderful and one less thing to organise. The tour guide was very friendly and helpful in making other suggestions of where to go and what to do in the area. Sibel, the guide happily stopped at a shop for us to try some local sweets etc. We stopped at a pottery and rug manufacturer to observe the process, it was very much obligation free and quite interesting. It did feel like you spent a lot of time just cruising back and forth (in a very comfortable van) across Cappadocia. I think this tour could be compressed into 1 day although there is perhaps not much else to do in the area. The overnight accommodation (Lykia lodge) far exceeded our expectations and the food provided was excellent. The hotel breakfast was one the best I had in 7wks throughout Europe. They had a pool which was great to come back to fill in a bit of time. Plus the grounds keeper had a puppy! We additionally booked the hot air balloon option and paid for the 1.5hrs with breakfast and a small group. However, we were bunched with the cheaper option of 45-60mins, no breakfast, 20 ppl per basket. Viator has not responded to my multiple emails and submissions via their website which has marred my memories and lightened my bank balance.
Review by: Blanca, September 2012
I really enjoyed this trip, it was absolutely amazing! Our guide was great, he was very knowledgeable and at the same time very nice and entertaining. After Istanbul, we loved being out in the nature and doing an easy hike in the Rose Valley. The natural formations we saw on this trip were absolutely amazing! We loved the fairy chimneys, the underground cities and the Goreme open air museum. Also really enjoyed being in a small group. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Review by: Paul C, September 2012
Amazing!!! Mother nature was hard at work in this part of the world!! Tour guide was excellent and everything was seamless. DEFINTELY TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE!!!! Phenominal experience!
Review by: Blanca G, August 2012
I have to admit I was not really sure what to expect of this tour. We hired a 2 day tour to see the main highlights of Cappadocia, of which I was mostly looking forward to the fairy chimneys. We landed from Istanbul the morning the tour began, and kicked off the day with a easy hike along the Rose Valley. After spending a few days in all the hustle and bustle of Istanbul I was so grateful to find a bit of quiet, admire the rock formations and listen to our guide explaining how the area originated and enjoy a quick stop for tea.
Lunch involved a typical place in Avanos, overlooking the river. After refuelling we were taken to see one of the Christian underground cities in the area. It was amazing how much they had excavated into the rock and being able to explore it.
On the second day we visited the Goreme Open Air museum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained quite a few of the buildings and the frescos in the churches built by the Christians. This was just as beautiful as the fairy chimneys we went to see in the afternoon before finishing our visit.
All in all, I greatly recommend this tour. When we went (early june) there were a few tour buses but felt quite laid back, and the group we were in was small and the guide very friendly. I wish I could have stayed one or two days more to relax a bit and enjoy the area, but I think I got a good overall impression.
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