Cappadocia Short Break

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Cappadocia Short Break

4 Days Starting and ending in Goreme

Visiting: Cappadocia

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

ERAK

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $578 $550 Travel Club discount: -$27

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Travel toTurkey and experience the rural culture of the Cappadocia region. A series of volcanic eruptions resulted in a landscape of porous rocks known as fairy chimneys, now the ideal hotspot for a balloon ride. The elements carved the terrain of Goreme, and later, the people discovered they too could carve the rocks into homes and churches. With a local guide who knows all the fantastic tales of old, discover Cappadocia's many legends from the Byzantine era in this Short Break adventure.

Highlights

Discover an out-of-this-world landscape, made up of mystical fairy chimneys and cave-like dwellings.
Visit one of Cappadocia’s famous local wineries and enjoy your glass with the best natural entertainment (sunset, of course).
Walk past ancient architecture at your own pace, with heaps of free time and a flexible local guide to show you the way.
Explore the fascinating underground city of Kaymakli, listen to local stories and admire artwork from the Byzantine-era.
Hike the beautiful Red Valley or Love Valley and spark your imagination with the natural rock formations that dot the land.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.

Places You'll See

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Cappadocia

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cappadocia

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Merhaba! Welcome to Cappadocia, a central region of Turkey famous for the magical fairy chimneys and near-perfect weather. Soak in the horizon at sunrise, dotted with floating hot air balloons. Visit rock-hewn churches, cave homes and incredible underground cities. You are free to arrive at any time today. If you arrive early, maybe walk through the village of Goreme and get the lay of the land. Or, if you’re a photography buff, start your Short Break with a healthy dose of behind-the-lens exploration. Your guided tours will begin tomorrow, so tonight is yours to enjoy.

Day 2: Cappadocia

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

After breakfast this morning, your local guide will meet you at 9am to trekking to the region’s heart. You’ll set out to explore one of the many valleys of Cappadocia, maybe Love Valley (whose phallic-shaped formations are great for a giggle-induced icebreaker) or Red Valley(nestled within Goreme National Park and named after the other worldly red-hued landscape).Talk to your guide about how far and wide you would like to hike this morning. You’ll then enjoy free time for lunch in the village of Goreme, a spectacular valley town carved into volcanic rock and shaped by erosion. After lunch, you’ll conclude with a visit to the UNESCO Open Air Museum, with its many rock-cut churches and fascinating artworks from the Byzantine era. This evening is yours to explore. Consider a visit to an ancient Caravanserai and witness the mystical dance of the whirling dervishes(Sema ceremony).

Included Activities:
-Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
-Cappadocia - Valley walk

Optional Activities:
-Goreme - Whirling Dervishes - Sema Performance
-Goreme - The Dark Church Entry

Day 3: Cappadocia

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Today, we head underground. After brekkie at your hotel this morning,you’ll bepicked up at 9am. Discover Kaymakli Underground City with your guide (only open to visitors since 1964) and walk through the subterranean corridors, tunnels and caves that make up this fascinating destination. From here, you’ll let your imagination run wild at Devrent Valley (also known as Imaginary Valleyor Pink Valley) known for its whimsical rock formations. Make a stop at Pasabag Monks Valley and check out the three-headed fairy chimneys, the result of volcanic eruptions, wind and water. Enjoy a drop of wine from a local wine house or grab a bottle to go and watch the sunset over the mystic landscape.  

Included Activities:
-Goreme - Wine at Sunset in Cappadocia
-Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City

Day 4: Cappadocia

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Location: Cappadocia

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today is departure day, so after breakfast, you’re free to leave at any time. Hotel check-out will be 11am, so make sure you speak to your booking agent if you wish to stay longer.

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights)
Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia - Valley walk
Goreme - Wine at Sunset in Cappadocia
Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
Meals

3 breakfasts, 1 lunches

What's Not Included

International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities

Included Activities

Goreme - Open Air Museum
Cappadocia - Valley Walk
Goreme - Wine at Sunset in Cappadocia
Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City

Transport

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

1. This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader. Instead, our local representative in your destination will fill this role and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.
2. Please check at the hotel reception at check-in for the meeting time for your tour and any other important information our local representative may leave for you.
3. Private transfers are available with Intrepid from both Airports in Cappadocia. Alternatively, there is a local shuttle service that can be reserved.

Mode of Transport

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Is this trip right for you

On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
How long has the tour company been trading?

Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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