Antalya Stay and Cappadocia tour
Tue, Oct 17
|Cappadocia, Türkiye
Unique Cappadocia – the world’s most enchanting fairytale landscape. You will visit Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia – Göreme – Monks Valley – Turkish Riviera
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2023, 7:00 AM – Oct 31, 2023, 7:05 AM
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Guests
About the event
Cappadocia not only boasts a landscape of outstanding beauty, but also represents the perfect symbiosis of man and nature. Over centuries, volcanic eruptions, wind and water have created a fairytale landscape interspersed with strange tuff formations, which is uniqueand has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In legendary Cappadocia, not only does a breathtaking landscape await you, but you can also look forward to an exciting insight into Christian history.
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Travel to Antalya and transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Konya & Monastery of the Whirling Dervishes
Our tour crosses the majestic Taurus Mountains via
the 1825m Alacabel Pass to Konya. The town formerly
known as Ikonium became one of the greatest Christian
communities of its time under the Apostle Paul
and Saint Barnabas. To this day, its Christian and Islamic
origins make the former Seljuq capital an attractive
destination for visitors from all over the world. We will
visit the Monastery of the Whirling Dervishes whose
dance has been declared an Intangible Heritage of
Humanity by UNESCO. We will spend the next three
nights at our star hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 3: Göreme (World Heritage) & Çavuşin
Over millennia, volcanic eruptions, wind and weather have
created a strange landscape peppered with tuff rock
formations. 2,000 years ago, the region‘s inhabitants
began digging their homes, churches and underground
cities into the soft stone. The open-air museum in Göreme
(admission included) is a UNESCO world cultural heritage
site and, with its numerous cloisters, cave churches and
wall frescoes, is the highlight of any trip to Cappadocia. To
end the day, we are invited to enjoy tasty Turkish tea in the
idyllic village of Çavuşin.
Day 4: Monks Valley (World Heritage), Sinasos &
Valley of LoveSurrounded by vineyards and apricot trees,
we descend into Monks Valley (admission included) and into a fairytale
world. Together with Göreme, this is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Unique rock formations and the constantly
changing colours promise moments that will remain with
you forever. We will carry on to the hidden village of Sinasos
with its ancient Greek manor houses. In a traditional carpet
factory, we will experience the fascinating, centuries-old
craft of carpet-making. The variety, designs and riot of
colours seen in these hand-knotted carpets will amaze you.
We will end the day with a photo opportunity in the Valley
of Doves and a romantic walk through the Valley of Love.
Day 5: Underground cities, historic Silk Road &
mediaeval caravanserais More than 100 underground cities sunk
into the mountains around Cappadocia make it surely the most mysterious
capital in the region. In one of these labyrinthine cities, we
will explore the secrets of underground living (admission
included). We then drive past impressive landscapes and
isolated villages. All along the historic Silk Road are
numerous mediaeval caravanserais. In one of these stopping
places, we will learn about the social aspects of this non-
commercial facility (admission included). We continue on to
our hotel with star comfort in Antalya.
Day 6: Antalya, hist. Old Town & Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
Today, we set off for Antalya, the capital of the Mediterranean
region. After an extensive tour of the city, we will visit
Antalya‘s Old Town. The labyrinthine streets, surrounded by
fragrant bougainvillea, as well as the beautifully preserved
Turkish manor houses in the Old Town, offer an incomparable
impression of everyday Mediterranean life. Türkiyes great
tradition of craftsmanship then takes us to a jewellery and
leather factory. As well as learning about how things are
made by hand. We will then marvel at
the impressive Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, which tumbles
down into the open sea.
Day 7: Antalya
Our 5-star cultural tour draws to a close today. We enjoy
the comforts of our hotel, chill out at the pool, or ease your
muscles with a visit to a traditional Turkish steam bath.
You also have the opportunity to explore other natural and
cultural treasures in the area at your leisure. A boat trip on
the Manavgat River, for example, is worthwhile.
Day 8 – 15: FREE extended holiday in an exclusive
5-star luxury hotel
We spend the next 8 days relaxing on the Turkish Riviera in
our 5-star luxury hotel! The comfortable rooms are luxurious
and modern. We relax in the hotel‘s fantastic wellness area
with sauna, take a break at the hotel‘s outdoor pool or
indoor pool, or stroll along the beach.
On the 15th day, we will be transferred to the airport for the return flight.
N.B. Please note that itinerary change may be possible due to organisational reasons.
From £673 for the tour with flights, hotel, meals, and transfers, £100 deposit, balance in due in July.
prices are live so will go up as time gets closer to departure. Waiting untill last minute may risk the flight or hotel being fully booked.
Please register your interested by email to mandy.wonderlust@gmail.com
You tube videos below explain more about the areas you will be visiting
https://youtu.be/h9FyQ5vTKCo
https://youtu.be/zgYjOwyabXo