YOUNG CAPPADOCIA

After a filling breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy some free time in the city. We will then pick you up in our deluxe air-conditioned bus and, past the Intercontinental bridge, you will travel to Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

Ankara is an important trade center and a major intersection in the road network of the country.

Upon your arrival, you will have dinner and a good night's sleep.

Greca Tip: Wander around the cobblestone streets and check out the shops located within old Ottoman houses for an experience that is far removed from the city’s hectic energy.

After a nourishing breakfast and, at the agreed time, you will visit two of Ankara's most important monuments.

The first one is the significant Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with an exhibition of Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Hittite, and Phrygian Urartu civilizations and the Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, a national hero and founder of the Turkish Republic.

After leaving the Mausoleum of Ataturk, you will depart for Cappadocia. Along the way, you will visit one of the underground cities built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks where you can see the well-preserved stables, common rooms, meetings, and small rooms for families.

Arrival in the Cappadocia region, dinner at your hotel, and accommodation.

Greca Tip: During your visit to the Ataturk Mausoleum, don't forget to enter all sections and see vivid displays, which symbolize the existence and high ideals of the Turkish nation and state.

On this day, you will focus on exploring the beautiful region of Cappadocia. After a satisfying breakfast, your first stop will be the Göreme Valley. Here, you can visit the open-air museum and witness the ancient villages where cave dwellers lived in prehistoric times. You will also have the opportunity to explore the underground cities.

The Göreme Valley holds historical significance as it is where St. Basil the Great and his Christian brothers brought together the ideas of Christianity. You can explore the various churches, chapels, and monasteries in the area, which feature ancient frescoes painted on their walls.

Next, you will head to the Troglodyte Village of Uçhisar and the Avcilar Valley, which offer breathtaking landscapes. The unique rock formations in these areas will leave you in awe.

Continuing your journey, you will pass through the Devrent Valley, also known as the Imaginary Valley. Here, you will encounter peculiar rock formations that resemble mushrooms and other animal shapes.

To complete your day, you will visit local artisan workshops, including carpet-making and jewelry shops that specialize in translucent onyx stones, which are highly sought after.

After a fulfilling day of exploration, you will return to your hotel, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night.

Greca Tip: While in Cappadocia, a hot-air balloon ride over the historic cave dwellings of Goreme Town is simply a must!

After having breakfast, at the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel.

Greca Tip: Say goodbye to the fantastic region of Cappadocia with a traditional Turkish dinner.