Cappadocia
 Cappadocia is the region in central Anatolia where nature and history came together most beautifully to create a world of wonders. While geographic events were forming Peribacaları (fairy chimneys) during the historical period, humans carried the signs of thousand years old civilizations carving houses and churches within these earth pillars and decorating them with frescoes.
 During the period of Roman Emperor Augustus, territories of Cappadocian Region were a wide region streching from the Toros Mountains at south, Aksaray at west, Malatya at east and Eastern Black Sea shores at north as described in the 17 volume book named 'Geographika' of Strabon, one of the Antique Period writers. Today's Cappadocian Region is the area covered by Nevşehir, Aksaray, Niğde, Kayseri, and Kırşehir cities. More limited area, rocky Cappadocian Region is composed of Üçhisar, Göreme, Avanos, Ürgüp, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Ihlara and the environment. Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are two underground towns which were carved 15 storeys deep by the early Christians fleeing the Roman armies. As the armies approached, the total population would lock themselves up underground where they could survive for several months.
 Traditional Cappadocian houses and dovecotes carved into stones show the uniqueness of the region. These houses are constructed on the feet of the mountain via rocks or cut stones. Rock, which is the only construction material of the region, as it is very soft after quarry due to the structure of the region, can be easily processed, but after contact with air it hardens and turns into a very strong construction material. Plenty as it was and easy to process, regional unique masonry has developed and turned into an architectural tradition. Materials of neither the courtyards nor the house doors are wood. Upper parts of the doors built with arches are decorated with stylized ivy or rosette motifs.
 Dovecotes within the region are small structures constructed during the 18th century and until the end of 19th century. Some of the dovecotes are constructed as monasteries or churches. Surfaces of dovecotes are decorated with rich inscriptions and adornments by regional artists.
Two-Day Tour to CAPPADOCIA: ( Pre or Post tour – Sept. 2 – 3 or Sept. 11 – 12)
Day 1 :
Early morning flight from Istanbul to Kayseri and travel with buses to Cappadocia. The tour will take you along the famous Silk Road to the underground city of Kaymaklı, which was used by the Christians of the seventh century as a hideout place from persecutions. Lunch in a local Restaurant.
Travel to Uchisar, a natural citadel, which will enable you to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the area. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided in a hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 2 :
After breakfast at the hotel, visit to Goreme Valley, highlight of the Cappadocia region. This valley houses rock churches and monasteries painted with colorful frescoes.
At the end of the tour, departure to Istanbul by plane.
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USD 450 per person in double
USD 567 per person in single
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| Tour Includes : |
Istanbul – Kayseri – Istanbul airfare
Qualified English speaking guide
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned buses
Overnight accommodation on half-board basis in a 4-star hotel
Lunch
Admission fees
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