Cappadocia : A stark lunar
landscape. A mysterious open - air sculpture carved by Mother
Nature’s chisel. These common descriptions of
Cappadocia really just tap-dance around the subjects.So
let’s just get this out of the way : Those fascinating
“ fairy chimneys “ evoke nothing so much as
anatomically correct erections – and circumcised ones
at that. Imagine what a field day American film censors would
have had if George Lucas had succeeded in his original plan
to shoot Star Wars Episode I : The Phantom Menace in
Cappadocia.
Nobody
knows who the original inhabitants of the region were, or who
first hollowed out shelters in the soft rock of these
sheltered ravines and odd “ chimneys. “ But as a
largely barren area, central Cappadocia was bypassed by most
armies, making it a perfect refuge for the early Christian
following in the footsteps of St. Paul, who established the
first Christian colonies here.
The
natural land formations and huge expanses of silence are just
a part of the mystery of the region. As an incubator for
Christian philosopy, the monasteries, cave dwellings and
feats of underground engineering are a testament to human
ingenuity. Cliff walls of the valleys are riddled with
cavities that on closer inspection turn out to be centuries -
old dwellings or chapels decorated with colorful frescoes and
biblical images.
Cappadocian
soil is extremely fertile and a general tour of the region
will reveal numerous vineyards. Famous for its local wines,
Cappadocia is a major producer ; you may want to veer off at
a sign for Sarap Evi (wine house) for a leisurely tasting.
The creatively named Sarap Evi, in Urgup, has wine tasting in
the evenings, but it is just as fun to drive up to any local
producer and fall into the dance of local hospitality.
Cappadocia Tour 4
Tour Code : CDT104
Itinerary
: Half Day Tour - Red Valley and
Cavusin Village
Duration : 5 hours
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Tour Plan :
Pick
up from your hotel. Walking for about 5 km in one of the
most attractive valleys of Cappadocia: Red Valley, with its
fabulous volcanic rock formations, is in the heart of
Cappadocia but away from the tourist crowd. Rock-Cut hermit
churches with frescoes and paintings fit with the Valley's
meditative atmosphere, remained intact since the beginning.
Return to your hotel.
Included :
| • Transfer from port and back | |
| • Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver. | |
| • Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours. | |
| • Entry fees to the museums and sites. | |
| • Parking fees. |