{"product_id":"cappadocia-early-christian-anatolia-8-day","title":"Cappadocia \u0026 Early Christian Anatolia: 8-Day Journey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCappadocia is where early Christians carved an entire civilisation into soft volcanic rock - hundreds of churches, monasteries and cities hidden eight storeys underground. This eight-day journey pairs three unhurried nights among the fairy chimneys with Istanbul at either end, and adds Konya, where Rumi taught tolerance a thousand years later. It is our best-value introduction to Turkey and the easiest to fit into a working year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e8 days \/ 7 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 18 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eEasy to moderate - valley walks are optional and always have a level alternative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e7 breakfasts, 5 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eWeekly, March–November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree nights in a genuine cave hotel in Goreme or Uchisar\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe rock-cut churches and frescoes of the Goreme Open-Air Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDerinkuyu underground city, carved eight levels down\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn optional sunrise balloon flight over the valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Ihlara Valley walk beside the Melendiz river\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelime monastery and the Cappadocian Fathers' monastic heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKonya's Mevlana Museum and the Whirling Dervish tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIstanbul's Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to your hotel in the old city. Evening at leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul Highlights.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace, then the Grand Bazaar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Fly to Cappadocia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Afternoon at Uchisar castle for the sunset over the valleys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Goreme \u0026amp; the Valleys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional sunrise balloon flight. Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Devrent and an Avanos pottery workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Underground Cities \u0026amp; Ihlara.\u003c\/strong\u003e Derinkuyu underground city, a gentle 3 km walk in the Ihlara Valley, and Selime monastery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Cappadocia → Konya.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive across the plateau with a stop at the Sultanhani caravanserai. Mevlana Museum and an evening Sema ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Konya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Konya → Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Istanbul. Afternoon Bosphorus cruise and farewell dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Depart Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to the airport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Cappadocia and Konya–Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree nights in a cave hotel with vaulted stone rooms and valley-view terraces, and four-star accommodation in Istanbul and Konya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-time visitors, travellers short on annual leave, and anyone drawn to early Christian and monastic history. The walking is genuinely optional throughout, which makes it a good fit for mixed-ability groups and families with teenagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a cave hotel actually comfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the ones we use are heated, en-suite and quiet, with the rock keeping rooms cool in summer. They are the reason people remember Cappadocia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time for ballooning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApril to June and September to October have the most reliable flying weather. Flights are cancelled for wind and you are refunded in full if that happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be extended to the coast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily. Add four nights in Kusadasi for Ephesus, or fly to Antalya for the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415893821,"sku":"LV-TR-CAP-08-TWN","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415926589,"sku":"LV-TR-CAP-08-SGL","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/3840px-CAPPADOCIA_G_C3_B6reme_National_Park_and_the_Rock_Sites._World_Heritage_List._Turkey._Hot_Air_Ballooning_Cappadocia_2dde0524-4a85-4e33-bd37-4199ad12999e.jpg?v=1785117844","url":"https:\/\/lookvacations.com\/products\/cappadocia-early-christian-anatolia-8-day","provider":"Look Vacations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}