Looking
at the map, you may not be able to see the term Cappadocia,
since it is an old geographic name given to a wide region.
The unique rock formations are the result of a continuous
erosion of volcanic ash and lava rocks. But Cappadocia is
not just the rock formations. This is one of the few places
that the long lasting traditions still shapes the lives of
the people. |
| Tour
starts in Ankara for easy flight connection to other destinations.
City of Kayseri is 1 hour drive to the region (limited number
of flights, from or connected via Istanbul), thus provide
an alternative to Ankara. |
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Itinerary specifics are to be re-arranged if the tour starts
from Kayseri. Please refer to special
interest & adventure
pages for hiking alternatives. |
| day
1 --- Arrive
in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. After a brief orientation
in the city, we drive to the ancient citadel for the 'Museum
of Anatolian Civilizations' - a great introduction to Anatolian
cultures. We take a stroll to see the district known as the
inner citadel before we leave for Cappadocia. |
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En route, we will visit a 13th century Caravan Serai that
served through the centuries as an inn for merchants and travelers
on the Silk Road. |
| day
2 --- Unusual
landscape and amazing rock formations, but as you will discover
there is more to it. Here in Cappadocia we will get together
with the locals on occasions and have a chance to listen to
their side of the story. |
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Today we visit Göreme Open Air Museum and the late Byzantine
churches carved in the rock. Also included on tour is the
underground city of Kaymakli that was in the past a temporary
shelter for the locals in times of danger and siege. |
| day
3 --- This
morning we visit the Red Valley, and the pictureque Pasabag
where you will observe some of the most spectacular fairy
chimney formations. We will continue on to Avanos, a small
town on the Red River famous for its traditional red clay
pottery. In Zelve, you will be seeing some of the rock dwellings
that were in use till the early 20th. century.. |
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