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Cappadocia and Nemrut Tour
(6 days)
(6 days)
Cappadocia and Nemrut Tour Overview
Commagene the forgotten Kingdom
The ruins of the tomb-sanctuary of king Antiochus Theos of Commagene are magnificent to behold even today. The site of his interment a top Mount Nemrut, a.k.a. Nemrut dagi, was named to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987. Several sandstone bas reliefs discovered at the site contain the oldest known images of two figures shaking hands.
The mountain lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues (8–9 m/26–30 ft high) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian and Persian gods, such as Hercules-Vahagn, Zeus-Aramazd or Oromasdes (associated with the Persian god Ahura Mazda), Tyche, and Apollo-Mithras.
The West terrace, the most sacred place on the mountain. From this terrace, you look out on the edge of the plain of Mesopotamia, the cradle of our civilization. The sun, the moon and all stars of the zodiac rise on your left, reaching their zenith directly in front of you, and descending to your right.
It is constructed of 92 stones each weighing about 10 tons. The three columns, two at one end and one at the other, are 9-10 metres in height.
The Holy Town Urfa
Urfa, also known as Sanli Urfa, isa city in eastern Turkey, and the provincial capital of Urfa Province. The city of Urfa is situated about eighty kilometers east of the Euphrates River. It is a very ancient city, for you can visit the cave where Abraham was born. Urfa is a great city where you can both walk in the dark streets of past and touch the bright future that you can see in the warm eyes of the innocent kids.
Harran is an archeological site in southeastern Turkey, 24 miles (39 kilometers) southeast of Urfa famous for its beehive shaped traditional houses.
Ancient Cappadocia, situated just an hour's drive away offers the opportunity for some of the most fascinating day walking to be enjoyed anywhere in the world. The famous troglodyte (underground) villages and the amazing scenery are best enjoyed on foot. The lunar landscape of Cappadocia is formed from tufa compacted volcanic ash which erodes easily and is very suitable for making caves. Since the earliest times men have burrowed into this rock, making underground houses, churches and even large cities. There are dramatic cave houses at Zelve and Uchisar, and a complete underground monastery at Goreme. The insides of the caves are decorated with religious frescoes in the Greek Orthodox style, almost a complete record of Christian art over almost 1,000 years. One of the oldest and largest settlements in Cappadocia is Derinkuyu, a complete underground city, with seven levels of tunnels said to extend for 14 kms.
Which we will explore on this trek is this huge area.
The ruins of the tomb-sanctuary of king Antiochus Theos of Commagene are magnificent to behold even today. The site of his interment a top Mount Nemrut, a.k.a. Nemrut dagi, was named to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987. Several sandstone bas reliefs discovered at the site contain the oldest known images of two figures shaking hands.
The mountain lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues (8–9 m/26–30 ft high) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian and Persian gods, such as Hercules-Vahagn, Zeus-Aramazd or Oromasdes (associated with the Persian god Ahura Mazda), Tyche, and Apollo-Mithras.
The West terrace, the most sacred place on the mountain. From this terrace, you look out on the edge of the plain of Mesopotamia, the cradle of our civilization. The sun, the moon and all stars of the zodiac rise on your left, reaching their zenith directly in front of you, and descending to your right.
It is constructed of 92 stones each weighing about 10 tons. The three columns, two at one end and one at the other, are 9-10 metres in height.
The Holy Town Urfa
Urfa, also known as Sanli Urfa, isa city in eastern Turkey, and the provincial capital of Urfa Province. The city of Urfa is situated about eighty kilometers east of the Euphrates River. It is a very ancient city, for you can visit the cave where Abraham was born. Urfa is a great city where you can both walk in the dark streets of past and touch the bright future that you can see in the warm eyes of the innocent kids.
Harran is an archeological site in southeastern Turkey, 24 miles (39 kilometers) southeast of Urfa famous for its beehive shaped traditional houses.
Ancient Cappadocia, situated just an hour's drive away offers the opportunity for some of the most fascinating day walking to be enjoyed anywhere in the world. The famous troglodyte (underground) villages and the amazing scenery are best enjoyed on foot. The lunar landscape of Cappadocia is formed from tufa compacted volcanic ash which erodes easily and is very suitable for making caves. Since the earliest times men have burrowed into this rock, making underground houses, churches and even large cities. There are dramatic cave houses at Zelve and Uchisar, and a complete underground monastery at Goreme. The insides of the caves are decorated with religious frescoes in the Greek Orthodox style, almost a complete record of Christian art over almost 1,000 years. One of the oldest and largest settlements in Cappadocia is Derinkuyu, a complete underground city, with seven levels of tunnels said to extend for 14 kms.
Which we will explore on this trek is this huge area.
Cappadocia and Nemrut Tour Plan
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 1
Old village of Cavusin
Ortahisar rock castle
Urgup (Fairy chimneys with caps)
Avanos Pottery town
Esentepe - Panoramic view of Goreme valley
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 2
Zelve (first Christian village)
Pasabagi (The best fairy chimneys of Cappadocia)
Mustafapasa / Sinasos (old Greek houses)
Damsa dam (Picnic and swim)
Soganli valley (old settlement and churches)
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 3
Ihlara canyon (4 km trek)
Belisirma village
Lunch in Belisirma Village
Selime (Panoramic view point) Selime monastery
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 4
Visit the Seljuk caravanserai Karatay on the way to Kayseri
Tea break in Pinarbasi
Lunch in Tekir
Make a stop in Kahramanmaras to sample the authentic Maras beaten ice cream
Tea break on the way to Kahta
Arrival to hotel arround 6 pm
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 5
On the way back to Kahta we will see Arsemia (Summer capital of Commagene kingdom)
Cendere (Roman Bridge from 3 rd century)
Karakus (Monumental tombs of Commagene)
Departure to Urfa around 11 am o'clock
Visit Ataturk dam on the way to Urfa (third largest dam in the world)
Arrival to the hotel in Urfa
Lunch in Urfa
Visit old covered bazaar
The Prophet Abraham's cave
Holy carp pools
Dinner and overnight
Mount Nemrut Cappadocia: Day 6
Departure to Harran
Inner castle
Visit beehive houses in Harran
Visit the bald - ibis breeding farm in Birecik
Tee break on Taurus Mountains
Lunch in Pozanti
Back to Goreme
What is Included on a Climb ?
Included:
- Climbing permit and fees,
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast,
- First day dinner in Dogubayazit,
- Celebration party and Dinner in Dogubayazit,
- Professional certified local guide,
- Professional licensed Mountain guide on climb (One guide for each 8 person),
- Cook on climb,
- Insurance,
- Transport in private vehicle to the trailhead,
- Sightseeing entrance fees,
- Porters for personal gear (20kg for one person),
- Full trekking support,
- Sleeping mattress,
- Climbing ropes,
- Base Tents,
- Personal Tents (one tent for two people),
- Crampons,
- All hot meals and soft drinks during the climb,
- Staff supports establishing camps,
- Touring staff/guides on the trek,
- All group technical gear,
- All National Park entry fees,
- All Sightseeing, Museum entrance fees,
- All support staff,
- Summit certificate,
Not Included:
- Personal climbing equipment,
- Any alcoholic beverages,
- Meal in the town,
- Country visa costs,
- International and domestic airfares (We can arrange air ticket if you wish),
- Personal laundry,
- Carry your own small daypack,
- Personal evacuation and medical insurance,
You will need the following personal equipment:
- Sleeping Bag,
- Cold weather gear,
- Climbing boots,
- Sunglasses,
- Rucksack and daypack,
- Walking stick / hiking poles,
- Thermal underwear
- Water/Windproof Pants,
- Water/Windproof Shell,
- Underwear (quick-dry),
- Socks (summer and expedition weight),
- Winter hat (cover ears),
- Gloves (water/wind proof),
- Glove liners,
- Neck warmer or scarf,
- Head light,
- Swimsuit
- You may also consider taking Diamox for high altitude
Group Size:
Minimum 5 persons with a maximum of 16.
Tailored Trips
Please see itinerary for group trip. However if you need transfer and hotel in Istanbul or Van we can arrange these for you. If you would like to climb Mt Ararat at a different time, we can arrange a tailor made trip to suit your needs.
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