CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
Solo Tour Guides
To fully appreciate the delights of Cappadocia you need to book a Solo Tour Guide, your local friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Solo Tour Guide is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Grant
Grant is completely bilingual. His father is Turkish, his mother Scottish. Despite his youth he is a professional tour guide. He studied travel management and tour guiding at a university in Ankara. Nowadays he is continuing his studies for a masters degree in Recreation and Tour Guiding in Cappadocia. Super positive and energetic, Grant loves to meet new people. Furthermore Grant loves sports. He played football for several years in a local team and still enjoys a game or two with his friends. Other hobbies include reading and swimming in the summer. An open minded individual, who is easy to get on with, Grant would love to be your tour guide around incredible and unique Cappadocia.
Grant is 25 years old, a non smoker and speaks English and Turkish.
Total cost for the guide services of Grant for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Grant after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Similarly the total cost for the guide services of Grant for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 20 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Grant after his services. Total 50 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
How To book A Solo Tour Guide
To book any of our Solo Tour Guides please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@solotourguides.com.
Alternatively whatsapp +94-75-225-0678.
Remember a Solo Tour Guide looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
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Book one or more of these amazing activities to make the most of your stay in Cappadocia.
Highlights of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia is in a semi-arid region in central Turkey. It is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys” These are tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notable sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes known as cave dwellers.Later these were used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches.
Some caves are now hotels in towns such as Ürgüp and Ortahisar. Other historical attractions include the Göreme Open Air Museum. This is a monastic centre with stone-cut Byzantine churches ornamented with frescoes, and the multileveled Derinkuyu and Kaymakli underground cities.
The craggy Üçhisar Castle sits on top of the highest land formation in the region. The castle offers views from the summit, while hot-air balloons survey the area from the sky.
Rugged, multicoloured canyons such as Rose Valley are favoured for hiking. A major wine producer, Cappadocia is also home to many vineyards.
Hot Air Balloons
Depending on which company you go with and how many people are in the basket, a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia costs anywhere between 130-180 Euros (US$145-200) per person.
How long Do I need to stay for?
Two or three days allows you to see all of the big sites, do a little hiking, explore some caves, and even go on a hot air balloon ride if your heart desires
When is the perfect time to visit?
Perfect conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities make April to May and September to October the best time to visit Cappadocia. Spotting wildflowers and birds, hiking and cycling are marvellous during the spring. Summer peak season brings the heat, crowds, and higher prices.
How far is Cappadocia from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul and Cappadocia is 735 km. How do I travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car? The best way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car is to take the bus which takes 10 and a half hours and costs 120 lire – 180 lire.
