Central
Anatolia Tour- Ankara, Konya, Cappadocia Central
Anatolia Tour Organization:
Central Anatolia
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Central Anatolia
Ankara
Ankara is the
starting point for exploring the magical
region of Central Anatolia. Travel to
Konya, home to Sufism, the mystical sect
of Islam, and the whirling
dervishes. Here you'll find
exceptionally beautiful Seljuk buildings
dating from the 12th and 13th century
when Konya was recognized as the center
for Muslim art and learning. Dominating
the skyline are the blue-green dome and
minarets of Mevlana Monastery, where the
sect's founder Mevlana was buried in
1273. The museum is filled with precious
works of arts and furnishings.
Central Anatolia Cappadocia
Step into another world when you travel
through the extraordinary volcanic
"fairy chimneys" and the wind and rain
eroded landscapes of Cappadocia. Marvel
at more than 100 painted underground
churches dating to the 8th century
carved into the volcanic rock in the
surrounding Goreme Valley. The valley is
estimated to have up to 5,000 man-made
cave dwellings. Explore the underground
cities of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, huge
refuges carved by early Christians to
hide out from persecutors..
Central Anatolia Pamukkale
Pamukkale, literally “the Cotton
Castle,” bedazzles with its natural
wonders – cascading cliffs of white
limestone, layers of stalactites and
natural swimming pools formed by
thousands of years of calcium and
mineral deposits. Located next to the
ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman city
and
necropolis of Hieropolis, the source
of the springs is known as “Cin Deligi”
or the Devil’s Hole, once believed to be
the entrance to Hades and the underworld. Romantics will want to
continue on to explore the theatre and
fine stadium ruins of Aphrodisias, the
ancient city dedicated to the goddess of
love.
Sufism, the mystical sect
of Islam, and the whirling
dervishes. Here you'll find
exceptionally beautiful Seljuk buildings
dating from the 12th and 13th century
when Konya was recognized as the center
for Muslim art and learning. Dominating
the skyline are the blue-green dome and
minarets of Mevlana Monastery, where the
sect's founder Mevlana was buried in
1273. The museum is filled with precious
works of arts and furnishings. 
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carved into the volcanic rock in the
surrounding Goreme Valley. The valley is
estimated to have up to 5,000 man-made
cave dwellings. Explore the underground
cities of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, huge
refuges carved by early Christians to
hide out from persecutors.. 
necropolis of Hieropolis, the source
of the springs is known as “Cin Deligi”
or the Devil’s Hole, once believed to be
the entrance to Hades and the underworld. Romantics will want to
continue on to explore the theatre and
fine stadium ruins of Aphrodisias, the
ancient city dedicated to the goddess of
love.