ITINERARY

• Hike along the Red and Rose Valley, the most breathtakingly and mysteriously beautiful valleys in the region. Red Valleyis famous for the red-rose color of the rocks, it is one of the most stunning of the many valleys in the Cappadocia region. Throughout the Red Valley there are many unique rock formations as well as man-made dovecotes and rock-cut churches decorated with original frescoes. After approximately 4km hike we end up to the Cavusin Village
• Çavuşin village had a mixed population with many Christian Orthodox familiesuntil the 1920s. The old village, which was abandoned several decades ago due to rock falls, was all carved into the hillside
• Our tour begins with a descent towards the center of the earth, with a trip to the underground city. There are more than 200 underground cities in Cappadocia up to 8 floors. These troglodyte cave-cities were excavated as early as Hittite times and expanded by early Christians and others over the centuries, as various invader armies targeted Central Anatolia in search of captives and plunder. Underground cities surprise every traveler with its amazing ancient engineering. It is a privilege to get to know about this ancient sight.
• The fairy chimneys known as Three Beauties are the symbols of Urgup town in Cappadocia. Without a doubt, this breathtaking view is among the most photographed views in Cappadocia. It is possible to see it on a lot of magazines, hotel introductions and postcards
• Carpet weaving is one of the most ancient crafts in Turkey, and for centuries, women have played a pivotal role in their creation. Historically, the Turks were among the earliest carpet weavers. The earliest known carpet utilizing the double knotted Gordes style dates between the 4th and 1st centuries BC. It is believed that the Seljuks introduced carpet weaving techniques into Anatolia in the 12th century. Marco Polo notes in his travel diaries that Konya, the Seljuk capital, was the center of carpet production in the 13th century.