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Magical Cappadocia - ADD-ON TO ISTANBUL PROGRAM Excursion Options
All excursion options include transportation where necessary.
(Full Day) -- The tour begins with a descent towards the centre of the earth, with a trip to the underground city of Kaymakli; one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such settlements. From here we drive to Ihlara canyon, walking through the canyon via the Steps of Anatolia to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema. Set by the Melendiz River this is known as the “Valley of the Sky”. Churches carved from the rocks form a gallery of early paintings that are remarkable for their accuracy. We lunch in Belisirma at a local restaurant by the river. On the way to the Caravanserai of Agzikarahan, we visit the beautiful village of Selime. Agzikarahan is a very fine example of the Turkish Seljuk art, built in the early 13th century on the legendary Silk Road, for the accommodation of the traders and their camels. Transfers included.
Price: $198.00(Half Day) -- Walk for about 4 km in one of the most attractive valleys of Cappadocia. Red Valley, with its fabulous volcanic rock formations, is in the heart of Cappadocia, but away from the tourist crowd. Rock-cut hermit churches with frescoes and paintings fit with the Valley’s meditative atmosphere and have remained intact since the beginning. After lunch transfer to the hotel. Transfers included.
Price: $162.00(Half Day) -- A visit to a ceramic workshop and Turkish rug experts. Travel to Avanos, a centre of terracotta art since 3,000 BC, for a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. After marveling at the skills of the local pottery artisans, you will visit a local Turkish rug and kilim expert, where you will learn about how these intricate products are made and the meaning of the various symbols incorporated into their designs. Transfers included.
Price: $144.00(1 Hour, Early Morning) -- No visit to Cappadocia is complete without a sunrise flight to take in the remarkable landscape by hot air balloon. Your breath will be taken away as you silently move down the fertile valleys and deep canyons and take in the unique panoramic views of the cave houses and rock formations that are not possible from any other vantage point. After landing, you will enjoy a traditional champagne toast to a successful adventure! Transfers included.
Price: $286.00(1 Hour, Evening) -- We invite you to taste wines in this region where the tradition of grape production and wine making is more than 4000 years old. The tastings take place in the rock carved wine cellar or in the panoramic restaurant. You will sample 3 different types of wine and a couple of variations of cheese. After your wine and cheese tasting, you may opt to dine at the restaurant to enjoy cuisine with a twist on the local traditional dishes. Transfers included.
Price: $66.00
