5 Days in West Cappadocia
5 days in Cappadocia
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5 Days in West Cappadocia
Day 1: Check out your boat and drive to Didiyma and Prienne Miletos. After the tour spend the night in Sirince
Village Early in the morning begin with Priene which is considered as the Pompei of Anatolia by historians. Highlights contain the Ecclesiasterium, the Agora and the Temple of Athena Polias. Miletus is next visit where the Philosopher Thales was born. The phrase “Know Thyself” belongs to him. We will observe Baths of Faustina, the Council Chamber and the Delphinion. Last visit is to Didyma which served as an divination center and a religious sanctuary to the god Apollo. Among the highlights there are the Stadium and Temple of Apollo. Antique Strabon regards Apollo Temple the most magnificent and Grand temple of the world. Lastly, transfer back to hotel to continue your holiday.
Day 2: Ephesus Tour, Overnight in Sirince Village
Visit to the House of Virgin Mary where it is believed to spend her last years together with St. John around of Ephesus after a short and scenic drive; Then to Ephesus, the place to get a feel for what life was like in Roman times, famous for its Celsius library, great theatre, marble streets, temples, and baths and the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey. It’s situated in the productive Ionian sight and has been known throughout history for its temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus is one of the most spacious archeological sites in the world. After lunch in the town of Selcuk visit to St. John’s Basilica and Ephesus Museum. Then drive back to Hotel.
Day 3: Private Transfer to Izmir airport, Direct Flight to Cappadocia and ‘Classical Cappadocia’ Tour
In the morning, we are meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia, starting with the rock formations beyond imagination in Devrent valley; Walking in Zelve Open Air Museum: a journey in the past with its troglodyte houses; visit Pa?aba? –three coned fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”. Having lunch in Avanos, center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. In the afternoon visit Göreme Open Air Museum, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th & 13th century). It is recommended to have Turkish coffee right across the red valley to relax before returning to hotel. Göreme Open Air Museum visit time can be recasted to avoid crowds of tour buses, depending on the period of the season. Dark Church is also included in this tour.
Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Flight in the mornign and half day ‘Hidden Dwellings of Cappadocia Tour’
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, remained intact since the beginning. Our lovely hike will begin from a beautiful panoramic point presenting us great light in the morning for pictures. After the hike we give a refreshment break in Cavusin village which will be complemented by a visit to the first church of the region; John the Baptist. Lunch is in a local house in local restaurant. After lunch, We will arrive to the UNESCO heritage site; Kaymakli Underground city with 20 minute drive; unlike other underground cities, Kaymakli has different ventilation and security system. 4 of the 8 floors are open to visitors and believed to shelter 60,000 people from persecution and loots.
Day 5: Private Transfer to Nevsehir Airport for a flight to Bodrum, Marmaris or Gocek over Istanbul or direct flight to Izmir and Private transfer to your boat . Check in to your gullet.