Cappadocia 2 days

Description

Day 1

3:30 AM - Departure from the hotel. The first stop is for breakfast in a tranquil and picturesque location (order a lunch box from the hotel to take with you). Explore the underground rock settlement of Saratli, a cave city on the famous Christian Cross Path, rising seven stories high. Informational tour of the rock city of Chavushin and its main attraction, a labyrinth of tunnels through the rocks resembling Swiss cheese. Visit the beautiful Uchisar Valley (translated as "Three Beauties") known for its natural rock formations and a panoramic viewpoint for photos. Journey to the Gereme area, the heart of colorful Cappadocia: walk along the city streets, explore ensembles of ancient Christian churches, view unique Byzantine frescoes, and see ancient paintings. Visit the legendary Gereme local museum, a national historical and natural complex. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a charming local café with unusual ethnic cuisine dishes. Explore a mini-shop of Anatolian stones and have the opportunity to purchase onyx souvenirs, jewelry, amulets, and figurines. Stop for photographs at the panoramic viewpoint of the Ihlara Valley, a unique volcanic canyon. Take an excursion through the Pashabag Valley with its amazing views of two- and three-headed stone "mushrooms." Have a photo break at the Rose Valley, famous for its delicate pinkish rock color. Pause for photos at the Kizilirmak River Valley, known for its vivid red-colored water after rainfall. Tour an ethnic carpet and pottery workshop in Avanos, with an informational presentation about the art of pottery, including a demonstration of making clayware. Overnight stay at a local hotel designed in the famous cave style.

Day 2

Утренний выезд на Парад Шаров для желающих полетать на шаре (по желанию, +250$ за человека). Путешествие на воздушном шаре (длительность 1 час) — захватывающее зрелище, когда в небе находится 250 шаров или 2000 человек одновременно; Завтрак в отеле, сдача номеров и выезд из гостиницы; Посещение мастерской гончарного дела, демонстрация глиняных шедевров и небольшая пауза у сувенирной лавки; Прогулка и остановка для фото в долине Голубей Гюверджинлик — сюрреалистичные пейзажи, старинные христианские церкви, уникальные местные колумбарии (голубятни); Обзорная экскурсия по старинному караванному дому — древней стоянке для путешественников и торговых караванов Шелкового Пути. Шведский стол из блюд местной национальной кухни в ресторане (остановка на обед); Около 19:00 возвращение в отели Алании.

Included:

• Transfers from the hotel and back
• All transfers according to the route on a comfortable air-conditioned bus
• English speaking guide
• Insurance
• One night at the hotel
• Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Not included:

• Dawn balloon flight (optional, +250$ per person)
• Lunches at the restaurant
• "Turkish Night" show
• Entrance tickets to the Goreme Park ($12)

Take with you:

• Breakfast to go (at the hotel reception, explain that you are leaving early in the morning for a tour and need a packed lunch; hotels will provide this service for free)
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Money for personal expenses