Historical Features and Activities of Cappadocia:
Historical Features and Activities of Cappadocia:
Cappadocia is world famous for its unique geological formations, prehistoric underground cities and fairy chimneys. The geological structure of the region has been shaped by the natural erosion of soft volcanic ash and tuff deposits over millions of years, creating a surreal landscape. Cappadocia is famous for its underground cities such as Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı, fairy chimneys, historical monasteries and churches in its districts such as Göreme and Ürgüp. Göreme Open Air Museum is an important archaeological site showcasing early Christian monastic life and art in Cappadocia. Hot air balloon tours are also extremely popular, offering breathtaking aerial views of the region’s spectacular landscapes.
Departure location: İstanbul
Duration: 5 – 7 hours
From €200
Indicative starting price; may vary by date and availability.After breakfast Göreme Panorama Derinkuyu Underground City: Ihlara Valley 3km hiking), Lunch in the valley, Selime Cave Monastery, Pigeon Valley Onyx Demonstration. At 18.00 Tour ends and transfer to bus station and Night bus to Pamukkale.
Early morning arrival to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), a beautiful and spectacular natural site near Denizli, unique in the world. You'll have a break at a hotel where you will have some time to take shower, fresh up and have some rest. Thermal spring waters have carved this fantastic formation of stalactites Thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Situated on the plateau are both the thermal center with its moteis thermal pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Monument on this side includes the ancient thermal baths which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum. End of the tour, transler to Ephesus. Frige time and overnight
Pick up from your hotel for Ephesus tour, one of the twelve cities of the lonian League during the classical Greek period Ephesus was also one of the Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia) that are cited in the Book of Revelation. Visit to the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street Odeon, Bouleteion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis. Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Wax Gate of Magnesia, Last abode of Virgn Mary at Mount Solmissos and lunch at Selçuk Visit to Isabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks and the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Return to tmir for evening flight or night bus from Kuşadası to Istanbul
Departure location: İstanbul
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
From €350
Indicative starting price; may vary by date and availability.
Departure location: İstanbul
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
From €140
Indicative starting price; may vary by date and availability.