Вся Каппадокия за 3 дня для своей компании

Чтобы влюбиться в Каппадокию навсегда, стоит подняться на воздушном шаре и проплыть поверх этой природной фантасмагории по воздуху (по желанию, обязательно предварительное резервирование). Лучше это сделать сегодня, чтобы в случае отмены полетов из-за ветра (а такое иногда случается) у нас был в запасе еще один день. Стоимость полета на шаре в Каппадокии постоянно меняется, ее нужно запрашивать перед поездкой. На нашей памяти в течении 2019-2020 годов она скакала от 90 до 300 евро за полет.

On our return from the balloon flights we have breakfast at the hotel, and then the underground cities await us. In fact, only two cities are suitable for a visit - Derinkuyu and Kaymakly, although a few dozen have been found, but these are landscaped and prepared for the visit in terms of safety. Which of the two towns we will go to, we will decide according to the situation.
There is information that cities go as deep as 55 meters and can hold 50,000 inhabitants! We will be surprised at the elaborate interior levels and their purpose (churches, barns, stables, schools, houses, meeting halls, and so on), as well as the precision of the engineering, with ducts serving as both ventilation shafts and wells for underground water.

After the underground cities, we walk through the valley of Ihlara, a volcanic canyon that was cut through by the Melendiz River over many centuries. The river is still there, but fortunately it is much smaller, so from the bottom of the bed you can enjoy views of rocks up to 150 meters high, trees, water and visit the cave churches, which have their own special feature, as originally these places were inhabited by Syrians.

At the end of the walk we have lunch with the sounds of the babbling river in the background, and head to the remnants of the rock monastery of Selime. The first Christians, who lived in Cappadocia during the Roman Empire, turned this place into a huge monastery 1700 years ago. They built chapels, churches, and multipurpose structures carved into the rock here. Already in Seljuk times, after the Mongols increased their pressure in Anatolia, the Seljuk Turks used Selime Monastery as a castle. It was the site of the longest resistance to the Mongols.

А мы возвращаемся в Гёреме, и буквально на подъезде к поселку делаем остановку на шикарной смотровой площадке Эсентепе, где можно выпить чашечку чая или кофе с видами на предзакатный пейзаж.

Return to the hotel. A night in Gereme.

The beginning of our final day of sightseeing in Cappadocia is the fortress of Uchhisar. It is located in a 60-meter cliff at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, which makes it easily visible from almost anywhere in Cappadocia, and the view from it is beautiful, too. Because of its position and visibility this rock has been a fortress since pre-Christian times. Near Uchhisar, you should stop at the observation deck of Pigeon Valley, take a photo for Instagram and enjoy the taste of Turkish tea, also enjoy the views of Pigeon Valley.

Then before you go to visit the locals, there is just the right time to visit the local winery, where those who wish can not only taste, but also take the wine with them for lunch.

But first let's get acquainted with the household of the inhabitants of the village, see what interesting things grow in their garden and listen to a story about the peculiarities of cooking dishes in a tandoor. And now everybody to the table! It's time to try some delicious homemade Turkish dishes.

On the way back to Gereme, we stop at a place called "The Three Beauties". According to legend, three Greek goddesses, Hera, Aphrodite and Athena, are forever frozen in these three pillar rocks.
The conclusion of our three-day love affair with Cappadocia will be a 3-hour hike through the Rose Valley, the driver will drop us off at the observation point overlooking the valley, where we will return to the hotel along the scenic paths and gorges along the vineyards on our own.

Those who are not impressed by the prospect of a cross-country hike can return to the hotel in our minibus.

On the final evening we recommend visiting the mesmerizing show Zelve Mappinga sound and video installation on the canyon wall in the dark. A night in Gereme.

Путешествие подходит к концу. Индивидуальный трансфер в аэропорт согласно обратным билетам в аэропорта Кайсери. Здесь и оканчивается наше удивительное турецкое путешествие по Стамбулу и стране диких лошадей - Каппадокии!

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