Ankara and Cappadocia excursions

Depart around 10:00 AM to visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum in the old Citadel, one of the best museums in Turkey, housing an extensive display of ancient settlers in Asia Minor starting from the Stone Age and especially dating back to Neolithic and Bronze Ages such as Catalhohuk and Bogazkoy settlements. Later, you'll visit also the Mausoleum of Ataturk where the founder of the Turkish Republic rests in peace. Return back to the hotel.

Depart in the morning (2,5 hours driving) and a full day visit of the capital of Hittites; Hattusas, including the Lion Gate, the Tunnel, Kings Gate and Great Citadel. Lunch during the visits on site. After the lunch visit to the sanctuary of Yazilikaya and return to Ankara in the afternoon. (L)

Day 1: Ankara / Cappadocia
Depart in the morning from Ankara. Lunch en-route. Then drive to Kaymakli (or Derinkuyu) underground city carved like a maze by early Christians in the 7th century escaping from persecutions, in which a visitor can descend several floors levels. You'll also see the Uchisar valley where there is a natural Citadel and the rock houses. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (L-D)

Day 2: Cappadocia / Ankara
After breakfast, a full day dedicated to the visits of the region. The Goreme Valley famous for its rock churches decorated with incredible Byzantine frescoes, earthen pyramids, and stone dwellings. The last visit will be to the Pasabag Valley reminding a lunar surface with its panorama and typical formations of Fairy Chimneys, a great opportunity for picturing these unusual formations. Lunch during visits and return to Ankara late in the afternoon. End of services. (B-L)

Day 1: Ankara / Cappadocia
Depart in the morning from the airport or the hotel in the center to visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum in the old Citadel, one of the best museums in Turkey where archeological pieces dating as far back as the Prehistoric Age are exhibited. Visit also the Mausoleum of Ataturk where the founder of Turkish Republic rests in peace. Lunch and depart for Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (L-D)

Day 2: Cappadocia
After breakfast departure from the hotel to visit the underground city of Kaymakli built in the 7th century by Christians escaping from persecutions. Visit also the Uchisar valley with rock houses and natural citadel. Lunch during the visits and continue with the Goreme Open Air Museum; the rock churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes. Visit Cavusin Village, Pasabag Valley with its typical and unusual formations of Fairy Chimneys, and finally the Avanos Village famous for its pottery and handicrafts. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B-L-D)

Day 3: Cappadocia / Kayseri
After breakfast, depart from the hotel and transfer to Kayseri airport. End of services. (B)

(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner

 Important Notes 

• Some of these tours are on group basis, meanwhile most can be arranged on private basis only.
• All tours include pick-up and drop-off from/to hotels in the city center, A/C car/van/bus depending on the size of the group.
• Order of the visits may be changed for the convenience of the tour.
• All tours exclude beverages during meals, extras and personal expenses.
• Group tours operate with a minimum of 8 participants!

ALL TRAVEL SERVICES FOR THESE TOURS ARE BEEN ARRANGED BY A GOVERNMENT LICENSED & RELIABLE TRAVEL AGENCY