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TOUR 1 /CLASSICAL CAPPADOCIA (Cave Churches and Fairy Chimneys)
In the morning, tour to Devrent valley, first meeting with
the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond
belief; walking in Zelve Open Air Museum: a journey in the
past with its troglodyte houses; visit to Pasabag "fairy
chimneys" where the voice of wind mixes with the "songs
of fairies". Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work
of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional
pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open
Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia
in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to
13th century). Climb on top of the Uchisar Rock-Castle to
have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.
FULL DAY TOURS
SCHEDULE
- Devrent Valley
- Cavusin village
- Pasabagi (Zelve) valley fairy chimneys
- Avanos centre of terra
cotta work of art and a demonstration in a traditional pottery
workshop
- Goreme Open-air Museum
, Esentepe (panoramic view), Uçhisar (natural rock
castle)
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TOUR 2/UNDERGRUND CITY AND VILLAGES OF CAPPADOCIA
In the morning, tour to Kaymaklý Underground City,
one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia.
Soðanlý Valley, an Open Air Museum in a wild natural
setting near a typical Cappadocian village with its different
style Rock-Cut churches and frescoes. Villages in the valleys,
surrounded by the "table top" mountains, are spectacular.
Lunch and Visit to Sahinefendi newly discovered (01 May 2002)
mosaic houses & Archaeological excavation site. Continue
with Keslik Monastery near Cemil that hides its frescoes behind
a very thin smoke layer which we can only see by torch light.
The Medrese (Theological School) from Seljuk Turks in Taþkýnpaþa
is the witness of an early and rich Turkish settlement in
the town. Our tour finishes with a visit to Mustafapaþa
(Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek
houses; very fine examples of late Greek settlements and architecture.
FULL DAY TOURS
SCHEDULE
- Kaymakli underground city
- Soganli valley
- Taskinpasa village
- Keslik monastery
- Mustafapasa old Greek town
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TOUR 3/IHLARA VALLEY
Tour to Ihlara. Walking in Ihlara Canyon, a "mirage"
in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient
Peristrema: "Valley of the Sky" along the Melendiz
River. Rock-cut churches, spread across a wild plantation,
surprise you with their successfully painted representations
from the Bible. Lunch in Belisirma a local restaurant by the
river. Visit to the Caravansary of Agzikarahan, a very fine
example of the Turkish Seljuk art, built in early 13th century
on the legendary Silk Road for the accommodation of the traders
and their camels.
FULL DAY TOURS
SCHEDULE
- Ihlara Valley
- Belisrima Village
- Agzikarahan Caravanserai
DAILY
TOURS INCULUDED:
Transportation
Guidance
Museum
Entrance
Lunch
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