When you come to Cappadocia, which is one of the touristic regions of Turkey where you can have a pleasant time, you can take advantage of tours in order not to miss the beauties of the region. You will feel like you are on a historical tour in Cappadocia, which has many places to visit and fun activities.
What is Cappadocia Blue Cruise?
Cappadocia blue cruise allows you to spend a wonderful day by allowing you to visit and see the hidden areas in the region. The route usually includes the southern part of Cappadocia. You can visit places farther from the center compared to the green and red tour.
It can be an ideal choice especially for tourists who do not come to the region with their own vehicle and visit easily accessible areas.
Before joining the Cappadocia blue cruise, you can review the content of the tour. If you like to visit historical places, it can be a great choice for you.
• Mustafapaşa is the first stop of the Cappadocia blue cruise. Greeks lived in this village in the past and its history dates back to Ancient Greece. There are many stone mansions in the village. While some of these mansions are still inhabited by the locals, some of them have been opened for tourists. After visiting Mustafa Pasha, which attracts attention with its fascinating architecture, you can buy small gifts for your loved ones from the Chez İsmail gift shop.
• Keşlik Monastery is only 10 km away from Mustafa Pasha village, also known as Sinasos. There are areas such as kitchen, dining hall, winery in this architecture, which the monks visited to be alone in time.
• One of the popular stops of the Cappadocia blue cruise, Soğanlı Valley is located within the provincial borders of Kayseri. The region, which is quite a canyon, attracts the attention of those who love to spend time in nature. The churches in the area are from the 6th century. 15 churches where you can see the inspirations of Byzantine architecture are open for tourists. It is also home to lost churches that have still not been found. You can also buy gift rag dolls from Soğanlı Valley, where you can take beautiful photos.
• Şahinefendi village of Ürgüp is a small village with a history dating back to ancient times, which was home to the Byzantines and Romans. There are churches and baths estimated to be 1700 years old in the region.
• Kaymaklı Underground City is among the most beautiful stops of the Cappadocia blue cruise. 4 floors of the 8-storey underground city can be visited by tourists. Research has suggested that the underground city was built to protect itself during wars. On the upper floors, there are the dining hall, accommodation sections and churches needed to maintain vital activities. On the lower floors, there are cemeteries and shelters. You will feel like you are in a movie while visiting Kaymaklı Underground City, which is also on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Cappadocia Blue Cruise Prices
Cappadocia blue cruise prices are around 1100-1300 TL. It is possible to get different prices depending on the period you prefer, the services included in the price, the number of businesses and people.
The tour usually starts after the morning balloon rides are over. The tour, which starts at 10:00, ends in the evening. Professional guides accompany the guests on the tours. In this way, it is possible to learn the information about the places you visit and to tour the region from a different perspective.
The fact that the transfer services belong to the business provides a great advantage for the participants who do not have an intermediary. Thanks to the tour, you can see the regions that will take a long time to visit by public transport in 1 day. In addition, most of the tours also provide lunch.
If you are going to get a price for participating in the Cappadocia blue cruise, it is useful to ask where you will eat and whether the fees for the museums and ruins with paid entrance will be covered by the business.
Since Cappadocia is spread over a wide geography and there are many places to visit in the region, tours organize tours covering different places to visit. These tours are not better or worse than each other. If you have the opportunity, you may have traveled all over Cappadocia by participating in all tours.
Cappadocia red tour covers a route where you can walk less and spend more time indoors. For this reason, it is generally preferred by families with children. The tour starts from Göreme Open Air Museum and ends with Wine Cellars.
Cappadocia green tour has a route where you can spend more time outdoors and see the natural beauties in the region. It is frequently preferred by honeymooners and is a great choice for romantic moments. You can visit the important landmarks of the region such as Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City on the tour, where you will have the opportunity to take lots of photos and offer wonderful views.
