ON THE WAY OF DEEP CULTURE FROM CAPPADOCIA TO ISTANBUL
(8 DAYS)
CAPPADOCIA : The fantastic landscapes of the region of Turkey that formerly was called Cappadocia are the result of a orogenic whim, in which it has taken divides the powerful action of volcanos, rain and the time. The volcanic sediments that conform the crust of the ground of Cappadocia have undergone during eras the ferocious erosion of the climatic elements of the plateau anatolia, little by little creating an unreal scenery populated with formation stony improbable, own of the world of the dreams that of the real one. As well, the men have taken part to torment still more these landscapes, drilling their entrails to carve churches and monasteries, pestering the rock walls and grounds to construct to labyrinth underground cities. The rock architecture reaches in the Cappadocia its apotheosis.
ISTANBUL : Old capital of three successive empires – Roman, byzantine, Ottoman, Istanbul is the economic center of the Republic of Turkey. A continuous parade of oil tankers and merchant boats crosses to newspaper waters of the Bosphorus. It is in fact, the variety of Istanbul which fascinates its visitors: the museums, churches, palaces, great mosques, bazaars and the views of natural beauty seem inexhaustible.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM (Tour code: 1126)
Day 1, Origin Country / via ISTANBUL – KAYSERI(CAPPADOCIA):
Flight with Kayseri destination, via Istanbul. Lodging in Cappadocia
Day 2, CAPPADOCIA / SOGANLI
After breakfast, to march for the Soganli town, the churches of VI-X century pigeon houses and Some of the refuges and the church is related one to the other with tunnels that similar to underground cities of Ozluce (Zeylia) like refuge to save of the persecutions. Possible to see daily life of the typical town of Anatolia in Soganli. Overnight in Hotel ( daily excursions 2-3h)
Day 3, CAPPADOCIA / ASK VADISI (LOVE VALLEY)
After breakfast, drive to historical site of Uchisar fortress and love valley a short break for photo. (daily excursion 3-4 h.) Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4, CAPPADOCIA /GOMEDA – UZENGI
After breakfast, start from Mustafapasa trek in valley of Gomeda, visit to some churches. Excursion in Gomeda. Continue by the valley of Uzengi, pigeon houses and mineral water. Visit to Pancarlik valley and monasteries and churches. ( Daily excursion 4- 5-h.). Overnight in hotel.
Day 5, CAPPADOCIA / KIZIL VADI (RED VALLEY)
After breakfast, drive to imagination valley (Devrent), where the stone eroded by the wind forms denominated tips, cones and obeliscos fairy chimneys. The valley of the monks (Pasabagi). The Kizilvadi valley (Red) is amazingly beautiful, specially during the daytime. Then is the Uzumlu Church of century IX. (daily excursion 4-5h.) Overnight in hotel.
Day 6, CAPPADOCIA / ISTANBUL
After breakfast, Drive to Kayseri to flight for Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7, ISTANBUL: Free day
Day 8, ISTANBUL: İstanbul – return flight.
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MAY 17–24 24-31 |
JUNE 31May –07 07–14 14–21 21-28 | JULY 28June – 0505–12 12–19 19-26 | AUG. 26July –02 02–09 09-16 16–23 23-30 | SEPT. 30Aug. – 06 06–13 13–20 20–27 | OCT. 27Sep. – 04 04-11 |
PRICE 10-14 pax 15-17pax 18-20pax
On May, September and October : 948 €. 878 €. 838 €.
On June, July and August : 988 €. 918 €. 864 €.
Single Supplement : 60 Euro
Supplement the internal flights:Istanbul-Kayseri 68 Euro / Kayseri-Istanbul 68 Euro
Services not including: Flight- Lunch- The entrances of Museums.
Services including :
Hotels : In Cappadocia with breakfast and dinner.
: In Istanbul with breakfast.
Transport : All transfers and transport Private Mercedes,VWVolt,A/C, Bus Frigde (Days 5-6 in Istanbul transport not including),. All transfers to the hotel and to the airport.
Guide: Guide in English, -(Excluded the days in Istanbul.)
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