Cappadocia 2-Day Trip

Cappadocia ; 60 million years ago, in the 3rd geological period, the Taurus Mountains arose.

After the Anatolian Plateau was depressed in the north, the volcanoes activated. Erciyes, Hasandağı and Göllüdağ, among them, spewed lava into the region. The ash deposited on the platform formed a soft tuff layer.

The top of the tuff layer was sometimes covered with a thin layer of lava consisting of hard basalt. The basalt cracked and shattered. The rain seeped through the cracks and began to shatter the soft tuff. Heated and cooled air and wind also took part in the formation. This created cones with caps of hard basalt rock. People named these various and interestingly shaped rocks: “Fairy Chimney”.

Tuff slabs without basalt cover eroded into a valley. Interesting shape. Later, the human hand, work and emotions were brought to work. For a long time, a great civilization was created, from settlements dating from nine to ten thousand years, through churches carved into the rocks by the first Christians, to large and safe underground cities.

AVANOS

The main sights of Avanos, Ürgüp, Göreme, Akvadi, Uçhisar and Ortahisar, El Nazar Church, Aynalı Church, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Özkonak Underground Cities, Ihlara Valley, Selime Village, Çavuşin, Güllüdğ Valley, Paş are the places of interest. The formation of unique natural architecture in the region dates back about sixty million years ago.

The surrounding mountains Hasandağı, Göllüdağ, Erciyes erupted over time and the lava and ash formed a soft layer; Over the years, rain combined with wind has disrupted these layers, revealing a unique natural world heritage architecture.

Traditional Cappadocian houses and birdhouses carved into the rocks show the authenticity of the region. These houses were built on the slopes in the 19th century either from rocks or from cut stone.

The stone, which is the only architectural material in the region, is very easy to process because it is soft due to the region’s volcanic structure after exiting the quarry, but hardens upon contact with air and turns into a very durable building material.

Due to the amount of material used and its easy processing, the stones that are unique in this region have developed and become an architectural tradition.

The material of the yard and door of the house is wood. The upper part of the arched door is decorated with stylized ivy or rosette motifs. Birdhouses in the region are small buildings built at the end of the 19th and 18th centuries.

The surface of the birdhouses is decorated with rich ornaments and inscriptions by local artists. The region is also famous for its viticulture and grape growing.

The Güvercinlik Valley;

Has a special location next to the famous resorts of Cappadocia. It is one of the places where travelers are most impressed by its nature, history, pigeons, fascinating scenery and unique balloon trips.

With the story of the pigeons that gave the valley its name, extraordinary scenery and interesting historical elements, it is one of the indispensable stops on trips to Cappadocia.

The Güvercinlik Valley, located between the Göreme and Uçhisar regions, is about 4,000 meters long and can be visited in three and a half to four hours on foot, named after the pigeons living in the region.

Around the 9th century, people living in the region kept their nests in nests that they carved into the rocks. They used pigeon fertilizers in their crops and vineyards and achieved very productive results.

It is said that this is the basis for the region’s success in grape growing and viticulture.

1. Day

Departure from the hotel; Meeting with the guide in the Manavgat region; Stop for breakfast in the Lycian Taurus Mountains, at an altitude of 1825 m (included); Pass through the provinces of Konya, Aksaray, Nevşehir; Visit to the caravanserai in the ancient Christian city of Saratly; Photoshoot in the height of the 3268 m Khasan Volcanic Mountains; Visit to the ancient, underground city, Kaya (Kaya Şehir) in Cappadocia; Visit to the ancient Byzantine Fortress of the 13th century; The Only Church (Hagios Georgios); Mosque of Ibrahim Pasha himself; Ancient Roman City (Çam Kulesi); Church of the Virgin Mary, Roman Hamam; Lunch in the ancient city of Ortahisar, overlooking the volcanic mountains of Erciyes. Testi, kebab or national dish in Cappadocia chomlek (not included) drinks – extra payment; Ortahisar Ancient City (Middle Fortress), Lavender panorama;  Visit to the ancient city of Urgup, the first fortress (BAŞ HİSAR); Derwent Valley: observation stop at a height overlooking the valley; Fantasy Valley; Visit to the Hitit Pottery Workshop; Church of St. Nino Georgia; Visit to the city of rocks, Chavushin + Church of St. John the Baptist; Panoramic stop in the Valley of Love; Goreme Ancient City and Hidden Garden; Photo session called Sunset at Red Valley National Park in a Jeep with Champagne Glass (not included);  Check-in at the Cave Hotel; Dinner at the hotel included (buffet), drinks – extra payment;