Day 4. Istanbul – Cappadocia Region
Overnight – Museum Hotel
You will be assisted with your checkout after a slightly early breakfast (by 8 AM) and driven to the Airport for your late morning flight – roughly an hour-long drive. At Istanbul Airport you are assisted in boarding your flight to Kayseri, the main airport in the Cappadocia Region. Arrive at Kayseri and you are driven to the Museum Hotel in Cappadocia. Renowned for its unique blend of luxury accommodation and rich cultural heritage, the hotel offers guests an unparalleled experience amidst the region’s breathtaking natural beauty. You are assisted with your check-in and you are at leisure for a late lunch and relaxation.
Perched atop the cliffs of Uçhisar village, the Museum Hotel boasts stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, fairy chimneys, and ancient rock formations. Its architecture seamlessly integrates with the historic cave dwellings of the region, combining traditional elements with modern comforts. The hotel itself is a masterpiece of design, featuring meticulously restored caves and stone structures dating back centuries.
Beyond its luxurious accommodations, the Museum Hotel houses an impressive collection of antiquities and artifacts and is renowned for its culinary offerings. For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the Museum Hotel offers a range of wellness facilities, including a spa, hammam, and outdoor swimming pool.
In the mid-afternoon you are driven through spectacular landscapes to the Kaymakli Underground City. People seeking protection started living here in the 7th Century BC by building elaborate caves into the soft limestone. The underground city has almost a hundred tunnels connecting the structures, some of which are 8 stories, but only 4 are open for visits. Ingenious methods were used for cold forming copper, and wine and olive presses can be found in the kitchen areas. During Roman times the population converted to Christianity and chapels were added to the homes.
This evening you will be driven to an ancient caravanserai that has been restored and now plays host to a ceremony by Whirling Dervishes. The interesting performances are a traditional part of the Mevlevi Order of the Sufi sect, which is a pious and mystical sect of Islam that is extremely tolerant and has been doing missionary work on a large scale around the world for centuries. The real name of the ancient ceremony is Mevlevi Sema Ceremony and UNESCO has confirmed it as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Return to your hotel after the roughly hour-long ceremony.
You will be assisted with your checkout after a slightly early breakfast (by 8 AM) and driven to the Airport for your late morning flight – roughly an hour-long drive. At Istanbul Airport you are assisted in boarding your flight to Kayseri, the main airport in the Cappadocia Region. Arrive at Kayseri and you are driven to the Museum Hotel in Cappadocia. Renowned for its unique blend of luxury accommodation and rich cultural heritage, the hotel offers guests an unparalleled experience amidst the region’s breathtaking natural beauty. You are assisted with your check-in and you are at leisure for a late lunch and relaxation.
Perched atop the cliffs of Uçhisar village, the Museum Hotel boasts stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, fairy chimneys, and ancient rock formations. Its architecture seamlessly integrates with the historic cave dwellings of the region, combining traditional elements with modern comforts. The hotel itself is a masterpiece of design, featuring meticulously restored caves and stone structures dating back centuries.
Beyond its luxurious accommodations, the Museum Hotel houses an impressive collection of antiquities and artifacts and is renowned for its culinary offerings. For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the Museum Hotel offers a range of wellness facilities, including a spa, hammam, and outdoor swimming pool.
In the mid-afternoon you are driven through spectacular landscapes to the Kaymakli Underground City. People seeking protection started living here in the 7th Century BC by building elaborate caves into the soft limestone. The underground city has almost a hundred tunnels connecting the structures, some of which are 8 stories, but only 4 are open for visits. Ingenious methods were used for cold forming copper, and wine and olive presses can be found in the kitchen areas. During Roman times the population converted to Christianity and chapels were added to the homes.
This evening you will be driven to an ancient caravanserai that has been restored and now plays host to a ceremony by Whirling Dervishes. The interesting performances are a traditional part of the Mevlevi Order of the Sufi sect, which is a pious and mystical sect of Islam that is extremely tolerant and has been doing missionary work on a large scale around the world for centuries. The real name of the ancient ceremony is Mevlevi Sema Ceremony and UNESCO has confirmed it as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Return to your hotel after the roughly hour-long ceremony.