Cappadocia and Central Anatolia Tour with Professional Tour Guide
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Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Local taxes & 18 % VAT
- Private English Speaking guiding
- Lunch
- Lunches on tour
- Private A/C luxurious Mercedes Sprinter for the tours and transfers
- Return private airport transfers
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Accommodations
Day by day
- Ankara Castle Take the morning, noon or evening flight to Ankara: Several Direct flights from Istanbul- Izmir and the other cities in Turkey. Arrival at the airport, meet our guide and driver at the exit gate. We will first drive to the Mauseloum of Ataturk the builder of Turkish Republic. Then we will head on to old capital site ; Angora where we have the castle of Angora and the European best museum winner museum; Old Anatolian Civilisation Museum. Following the lunch, we will visit the museum which has the richest Hittite collection. Overnight at the old district of Ankara.
- Hattusha Drive to Hattusas, capital of the Hittite empire in the 2nd millennium BC. The ancient city is on the outskirts of present-day Bogazkale, just over 125 miles east of Ankara. The Hittites were the first true empire in the Anatolian area, and is mentioned in texts from other empires outside the area and in The Bible. Lunch and visit the temples and the castles. The two rows meet on the north wall where the most important images in the shrine of Yazilikaya are to be found: The God of Tempests Teshub and the Goddess of the Sun Hepatu. The largest relief in the main gallery however is the one representing King Tudhaliyas IV, thus giving as a date in the second half of the 13th century B.C. Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia and overnight.
- Goreme National Park Following the meeting with our guide and driver at the reception, we start the day with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; visit to Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”. We head on to Avanos Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Following the lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Overnight in Cappadocia
- Kaymakli Underground City Our guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of the hotel and we will start driving south of Cappadocia to the town of Kaymakli where we have the UNESCO site called Kaymakli underground city. Kaymakli is one of the widest of the other underground cities in Cappadocia. We wisit 5 floors of it and continue to our way by driving the scenic Anatolian plain to see the farms, fields and the small villages. En route, we stop by Nar Creater Lake for a photo break. Arrival to canyon, we hike around 3.8 km along the stream of Melendiz and the beatiful nature. Having lunch by the river will be the reward of the hike and we will drive to the end of the canyon for another photo option. En route, we will stop by Sarihan Caravanserai to visit that 13th century residence for the merchants and their camels. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Mevlana Muzesi Today we will check out and drive to the capital of Seljuklian Empire ; Konya. Known as old Iconium Konya had been a big center and played a big role in the history. En route, we will stop by the biggest caravanserai of Anatolia; Sultanhan. Arrival to Konya , we first check into our hotel which is a stone throw away from the Museum of Mevlana the Rumi. His poets and philosophy comes from 13th century AD still takes millions of people to this city. Following the lunch, we visit the museum & tumb of Mevlana and the Medreses of Karatayhan in the city. Walking around and enjoying the great atmosphere of the city of Konya will be tastefull. Overnight in Konya
- Mevlana Muzesi We will transfer you to the airport of Konya to take the flight back to Istanbul.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Spent an afternoon and a morning in Ankara. Went to Ankara Castle, Atatürk Memorial, and Museum of Anatolia Civilization. A little rush but a very enjoyable, interesting, and satisfying experience learning about the history of Turkey especially the Anatolia region. Nice and comfortable weather in June is another plus. Will definitely like to come back again.
The first tour we took was so amazing we booked a second tour the following day, if we had more days in Cappadocia we would have booked more! I ‘highly’ recommend this company, from pick up times to comfort and the wealth of information given- it was truly a five star experience. The driver is such a experienced and safe driver and the transport was always super clean and extremely comfortable, we were given cold bottled water after every stop too... Mustapha the tour guide.... honestly speaking I cannot give enough praises for him, such a friendly soul and he gave us a wealth of information, he was always smiling and more than happy to answer questions. The pace is so relaxed and both the driver and guide were always more than happy to accommodate to our requests and needs... We can’t Thank you enough for making our stay in Cappadocia one unforgettable amazing experience of a lifetime.. and defiantly see you again soon!
I wanted to make a review of excellence to the guideRASIM KORMAZ available kind prepared organized and very precise.
Turkey is a wonderful country. The people, the cities, the everyday life, the monuments, the shopping, the food, the unique landscapes and what no one else has, Capadocia, which is anything from the other world. I recommend 1000% the visit to Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: DE, PT, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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