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Arrival at Ankara in the early morning and visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum in the Citadel, housing an extensive display of ancient settlers in Asia Minor starting from Stone Age. Also see the Mausoleum of Ataturk where the founder of the Turkish Republic rests in peace. Proceed to Cappadocia by bus via Salt Lake. Lunch en route. Arrival in Cappadocia, dinner and overnight. (L-D).
Breakfast and a full day visit of this extraordinary region. You'll visit Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground city carved by early Christians. The Goreme Valley, famous for its rock churches with Byzantine frescoes. The Pasabag Valley reminding a lunar surface with its panorama and typical formations of "fairy chimneys". Uchisar valley for a great opportunity of picturing these unusual formations. Avanos village, which has the longest river of Turkey passing from it and thus making this small town an attraction for its pottery and other handicrafts. Lunch during visits, dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B-L-D)
After breakfast, set off for Ankara. En route view more unique valleys and traditional villages of the region and then visit Agzikarahan Caravanserai, an ancient motel for caravans on the Silk Road. Lunch en route. Arrive at Ankara and overnight. Dinner at guests' expense. (B-L)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. End of the services. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
Please note: This tour is a Guaranteed Departure Tour and run on Sundays and Tuesdays from Ankara. Additional nights in Ankara can be arranged at extra cost, or you can combine it with Istanbul Mini Package or Izmir Mini Package group tours. Order of the visits may be changed for the convenience of the tour. We use four star (first class) category hotels during the regular tours.
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