Goreme

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• Mustafa Pau015fa Village also known as Synasos is the region of Turkey specifically the Ottoman years before the Turkish War of Independence in the early 20th century when Turks and Greeks lived side by side in harmony. nnIt is a place worth seeing with its different architecture, ancient churches, and buildings that still preserve their spirit.nnWe will discover Mustafapasha Village and observe the surroundings and visit the old Greek Church.

• Keu015flik Monastery outside u00dcrgu00fcp is a cave monastery complexnwith two churches (St. Michael and St. Stephen), and cave rooms. this is the most expansivenmonastery in Cappadocia. This site has been used throughout the course of 2,000 years.nThis area was a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times.nnWe will discover the monastery area and wall paintings.

• Sobessos Ancient City is an important historical site located at Sahinefendi Village in the Cappadocia. nnThe city was discovered by treasure hunters in 2002 and is considered to be the only unique Roman ancient city in Cappadocia where you can discover amazing mosaics.nnWe will observe the mosaics and provide information about this region.

• Sou011fanlu0131 is a valley which is with monasteries and churches from the 10th century. The valley is forty kilometers southeast of Nevu015fehir. The area is an ancient rock-ncut village with over 20 churches. The valley cliffs also include Roman-era tombs and hundreds of pigeon houses.nnWe will discover different cave churches and observe the frescoes.

• We will have lunch break in Soganli Valley

• Cultural Stops: Carpet Weaving & Leather CraftsmanshipnnAs part of our tour, we will visit two unique local workshops that reflect the rich cultural and economic heritage of Cappadocia.nnOur first stop will be at a renowned carpet weaving cooperative, where youu2019ll witness the traditional art of Turkish carpet making u2014 a practice deeply rooted in the regionu2019s history along the ancient Silk Road. Local women continue to hand-weave carpets using techniques passed down for generations, preserving a craft that is both artistic and symbolic.nnWe will also visit a leather processing workshop u2014 reflecting the regionu2019s strong ties to animal husbandry. Here, youu2019ll explore the leather factory and enjoy a short fashion show featuring locally produced leather goods. This stop offers a modern twist on traditional craftsmanship, showcasing the blend of culture, skill, and contemporary design.nnThese offer insight into the living traditions that continue to shape everyday life in Cappadocia.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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