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Anatolia is the cradle of civilizations...
KONYA; Located on the
central of Turkey and the biggest province in terms of area. City is
also important from historical aspect as St. Paul visited here and
gained importance throughout Selcuk and Otoman reigns besides being
the hometown of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, the great philosopher,
poet and the father of the ''Mevlevi '' sect.
HATTUSA; One of the many Unesco’s World heritage sites in
Turkey ; This ancient site that was set in the loop of the Red river
was the the capital the Hittite Empire.City ruins discovered in 1906
and very worth to visit as the site is very well preserved and has
remarkable surroundings : The rock shrine at Yazilikaya (Writings
carved into rock) , and city walls.
CAPPADOCIA;Known
as the land of beautiful running horses, marvellous fairy chimnies
and rock churches, Cappadocia covers an area of 4000 km2 and
incorporates the provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde, Kirsehir &
Kayseri but for most of the people it reminds the towns and
vincinities of Uchisar, Goreme, Avanos, Urgup, underground cities
and Ihlara Valley.Cappadocia is the area where Mother Nature
painstakingly worked miracles that defy the imagination and where
the living elements of 10 million years of history, culture, art,
society are inextricably linked .
Its being located in the hearth of Anatolia was the first settlement
where early Christians sheltered 2000 years ago escaping from the
Roman persecution. Due to its importance for rebirth of Christianity
it is one of the most important biblical sites in the world. Cavusin
Village was a center for Pilgrimages dedicated to St. John The
Baptist.
There are more than 900 rock carved churches spreaded around the
region.

WHILE IN CAPPADOCIA;
* In the evening a 50 min. Whirling Dervishes
Sema Ceremony at 12th century Seljukian Caravanserai on the
legendary Silk Road including return transfers from and to the hotel
is recommended.
* Did you know that Cappadocia is the best place in the world for an
early morning Hot Air Balloon flight?
Advance reservation is recommended. Please ask for details and
booking….
*Did you know that Cappadocia is oldest land in the world where Wine
production has started and still ongoing? Try some local Cappadocian
wine at dinners. Turasan ( has wines awarded internationally) and
Kocabađ are two main local wine producers. Travel Atelier also
organizes Wine Tours and Wine Tasting
if you are interested.
* Cappadocia tours can also be arranged with brand new Mercedes C180
sedans with additional cost.
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