Full Day Private Discovery of Anatolian Art Tour [103807P142]
Anatolian peninsula with Cappadocia in the centre of it played an important role as a bridge of civilisations through out the centuries. Mankinds facination towards the esthetics reflected to the colors, designs and technics of our arts and crafts.
With this itinerary you will have the perpective of the Capadocians way of displaying beauty.
With this itinerary you will have the perpective of the Capadocians way of displaying beauty.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Lunch on tour
- Private guiding
- A/C luxurious Mercedes Sprinter for the tours and transfers
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunch
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- TURKISH CARPET For centuries, carpets have been created as valuable pieces of decoration for the homes of nomadic Turks. Now world famous Turkish carpet is the one of the last remainder of local handmade item which is highly valuable as it is a dying art. A visit to a large cooperative/training institute you will watch the local ladies at work patiently and skillfully creating one of pieces to decorate your houses. POTTERY OF AVANOS Since the Hittites discovery of kick wheel pottery making for the last 4000 years clay from the Red River (Kizilirmak the longest river in Turkey) turns into unique pieces of pots and ceramics by the Anatolians. First you are going to watch a skillful master turning mud into a unique piece of art then you will attempt to replicate it. TURKISH ONYX AND JEWELRY Man kinds gravitation towards beauty and glamour ignite the passion of jewelry since the dawn of time. Anatolians used volcanic rocks, precious and semiprecious stones with metals to decorate and create gorgeous examples of jewelry to reflect and enhance the beauty of their valued people and loved ones. The showroom is packed with jewelry waiting for you to choose from. EBRU Ottoman art of Ebru (water marbling) is the artist way of reflecting fluency, smoothness of water with exquisite colors and shape on to a paper or a silk material. Demonstration of the artist will resemble a real magic trick.
