Pigeon Valley
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Another stop at a viewpoint. The pigeons refer to the people keeping pigeons in the little bird houses carved in the rock. This was done nor only in this valley but all over the region. They collectedЧитать далее
Another stop at a viewpoint. The pigeons refer to the people keeping pigeons in the little bird houses carved in the rock. This was done nor only in this valley but all over the region. They collectedЧитать далее
The obligatory stop at a shop. This one was a jewelry place. Everything from gold to silver and diamonds, rubies, onyx and amethyst. But the unique offerings here are a semi precious stone calledЧитать далее
Selime Cathedral is the largest monastery in the region. Also known as the Selime Monastery or Selime Castle, the cathedral is a mix of natural and human-made structures. There is evidence of variousЧитать далее
This is a lovely setting on the river. Lunch served to the group at the tables then tea served in little pavilions by the water. Beef casserole (adequate - what can you expect on a packaged tourЧитать далее
From the restaurant we took a short walk up the river. Sometimes the green tour includes the full 4km walk but we were actually running late. Pleasant path led to a 150 step staircase to a necropolis.Читать далее
Doing an underground city was the main reason for me to choose a green tour.
Caves may have first been built in the 8th–7th centuries BC. In Roman times, the inhabitants, now converted toЧитать далее
As with all tours, there had to be a final sales stop. The Beyzade Kureyemis shop makes treats, especially around dried fruits, but also nuts, Turkish Delight and chocolate. They have a little talkЧитать далее
Dinner of chicken shish for 125TL and an Efes Malt for 75. Good deal and it was so tasty.. It was just a few minutes walk through the scenic night lanes of Goreme.
Had booked Butterfly Balloon Tours months ago as one of the more highly rated outfits.
Alarm for 0445, bus pickup at 0515. About a hundred tourists fed a pastry and fruit breakfast before theЧитать далее
My flight is not until the evening, so set the morning aside for the Goreme Museum. This UNESCO site is the most popular tourist destination in Cappadocia and to me is one of the highlights of theЧитать далее