The city lies in the center of Anatolia on the eastern edge of the great high Anatolian Plateau, at an altitude of 850 meters. It is the center of the province with the same name which is predominantly fertile wheat steppeland with forested areas in its northeast region.The city was an important cultural, trading and arts center in Roman times and an important trading center on the caravan route to the east in Ottoman times, had declined in importance by the 19th century. It became an important center when Kemal Atatürk (founder of Turkish Republic) chose it as the base from which to direct the War of Liberation. By consequence of its role in the war and its strategic position, it was declared the capital of the new Turkish Republic on October 1923. Atatürk’ Mausoleum located in an imposing position in the Anıttepe quarter of the city, completed in 1953. It is an impressive fusion of ancient and modern architectural ideas and remains unsurpassed as an accomplishment of modern Turkish architecture. There is a museum housing a superior wax statue of Atatürk, writtings, letters and items belonging to Atatürk, as well as an exhibition of photos recording important moments in his life and the establishment of republic. Another nice place to visit in Ankara, is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, close to the citadel gate, an old bedestan has been beautifully restorated housing a marvelous and unique collection including Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phyrgian, Urartian, Roman works and showpiece Lydian treasures.

The tour begins with a visit to the Underground City of Derinkuyu, the largest and the deepest Underground City in Cappadocia. After that continue to the Nar lake which lies in a crater. Water turtles and ducks can be observed and you can have a bath in the warm clay mud, which is beneficial for your skin and for rheumatism. Then to the Ihlara Valley which is the largest, deepest and the longest canyon in Cappadocia. The valley is like a paradise with its beautiful nature and rocky Selimiye village. A photo stop by the pinnacles where some of the filming of “Star wars” was located. Then we drive along the “Silk Road” and visit a well-preserved caravansaray which is called Ağzıkarahan.

The next day the first visit the Pigeon Valley for sightseeing and then Uçhisar to take pictures of “The Castle” and the village of Göreme. After that a visit to Open Air Museum, consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. A break for lunch in Avanos which is famous with its potteries. After that a visit to the valley of the hermit monks and to the Zelve Open Air Museum which includes churches, monasteries and a mosque.Next destination is the Devrent Valley and Ürgüp afterwards.In Ürgüp we will have a chance to taste the famous Cappadocian wine. Following that a panoramic view point to observe the “Fairy Chimneys” and the incredible rock formations and unforgettable sights.