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Day 01    :      In the morning visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia and overnight (L, D)

Day 02   :       Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey.  In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir (B, L).

* Order of the visits may change depending on the preference of the guides and seasonal conditions

Departure Days  :       Daily  /             Minimum 6 participants needed for regular tour

Duration          :  2 days – 1 night
Highlights        :  Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Kaymakli Underground City, Devren Valley, Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley), Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum

Status              :  Regular

Tour Rate        :  240 USD / Per Person (Single Supplement: 80 USD

                        Accommodation ; Dilek Kaya Hotel & SPA (S Class / HB) or similar (regular ) /  Argeus View Cave House( S Class / HB ) or similar for private

Includes          :  1-night accommodation on HB basis, English speaking guide, transportation, lunch, entrance fees, parking and local taxes, transfers to/from the airport

Excludes          :  Personal expenses , Lunches on PRIVATE tours, Customary tips to the tour guides and drivers, Anything that is not designated as included

If booked on PRIVATE basis, per person :

* This tour can be carried out only with an English speaking guide

* Our tour departs from the airport in Ankara at 09:00-09:15 and, therefore, those who arrive at the airport or train station earlier than this time may have to wait at the airport or train station until the other parties arrive and no responsibility is assumed for such delays.