For millions of years, the mighty volcanoes of the Central Anatolian Plateau erupted covering the land that would become the cradle of civilization with lava. This soft, fertile rock known as tufa has been eroded by the elements to form the canyons, valleys and strange rock formations, including the poetically named fairy chimneys, which can be seen today. Blessed with a moderate climate and fertile soil, one of the world's earliest known communities was founded 10,000 years ago in Cappadocia. Over the centuries, in Cappadocia cave houses, churches and entire underground cities were hewn from the rock and many of them are still in use today. The underground cities of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu as well as the rock formations and Byzantine churches found within the triangular area bounded by Avanos, Nevsehir and Urgup, are but a few of the most important sites to visit in Cappadocia.

We can tailor your holiday in Cappadocia, make it a two or three centre with one of the cities you prefer at good value. The most popular two centre holiday is 7 nights Istanbul and Cappadocia tour.

7 nights 2 centre private Istanbul & Cappadocia from £1099 per person

DAY 1 Arrive to Istanbul and transfer to Sultanahmet Palace Hotel located in the old town for 4 nights B&B stay

DAY 2- 4 Days at Leisure in Istanbul

DAY 5 Transfer to the airport for Cappadocia flight. Arrival to Kayseri airport, pick up by our agent. Quick photo stop close to Mount Erciyes. Visit to Karabas, Yilanli and Kubbeli Churches and brief free time in the area. Visit to Sahinefendi Village, old Greek Village Sinasos. Transfer and check-in to Esbelli Evi (Cave House) for your remaining 3 nights B&B stay in Cappadocia. In the afternoon visit the famous 'Fairy Chimneys' in Urgup and Ortahisar Castle. Lunch is at leisure.

DAY 6 Pickup from hotel. Visit to Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu underground city and Ihlara Valley. Walk along the valley and stop for lunch in a restaurant by the river. Visit the Yaprakhisar village and Selimiye Monastery before returning back to your hotel. Lunch is at leisure.

DAY 7 Visit the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag fairy chimneys. Avanos pottery demonstration centre and shop. Return to the hotel for free time in the afternoon. Lunch is at leisure.

DAY 8 Transfer to Kayseri airport for onward flight.

• View Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
• View Esbelli House

The tour includes your international flights and domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri return, transfers in each resort, 4 nights Istanbul & 3 nights Cappadocia B&B hotel accommodation, above detailed tour programme in Cappadocia and services of our representatives and tour guide. This programme may vary depending on your selected flights. Please note that we can reduce or increase the duration of your stay in each resort and above is given as guidance only. We require minimum of 2 people to operate this tour and the programme will be arranged as a private tour for you and your party with a small vehicle and a professional guide.

Our experienced sales team would be happy to talk to you, give you ideas and information on all aspects of your holiday in Cappadocia. Call us on 01371 859 733 or why not enquire online.