Cappadocia used to be the refuge place and the religious center of the Christians. The Cappadocian Cultural Road follows the clergyman Arsenille’s footsteps, passes thru churches, monasteries, volcanic valleys, sacred fountains and local villages. We will follow, walk, taste, perform on the same paths, activate and experience the local rituals.
TK IST Istanbul-Nevşehir NAV Airport 16:10 – 17:30
Transfer : Airport – Urgup
Accommodation: Urgup. Dinner : Hotel
Walking Trail 1 & Storytelling (Cemil Church)
Sobesos ( Şahinefendi ) – Kırkşehitler Monastery – Yazılıkaya – Fossil Valley – Taskınpaşa Mosque – Namazgah – Keşlik Monastery – Cemil Church
Accommodation: Urgup. Dinner: Babayan House (Ayvalı – Local Cuisine / Michelin List – Green Star)
Walking Trail 2 & Storytelling (Misafir Monastery)
Cemil Village – Misafir Monastery – Virgin Mary Church – Living Rooms – Fault Line – Damsa Dam – Aya Nikola – Mustafapaşa (Cansever Mansion, Topakoğlu Mansion, Puppet Museum)
(Handcrafts -Jewelry Arts)
Accommodation: Urgup. Dinner : Hotel
Walking Trail 3 & Storytelling (Holy Apostles Church)
Gomeda Valley Trails / Church of the Cross – Underground Church – St. Basil’s Church – Healing Water – Church of the Holy Apostles – Sarıca Church – Pancarlık – Urgup
*Horse riding (during valley crossing – Niko’s place –Extra)
(Handcrafts -Carpet Weaving)
Accommodation: Urgup
Evening meal : Hotel OR *Extra Revithia Restaurant (Urgup – 1 Michelin Star – Extra)
Walking Trail 4 & Storytelling ( Sacred Mountain Panaiya)
Celebrating the Nativity of the Virgin Mary . Old Orthodox tradition.
Ibrahimpaşa – Balkan Valley – Tavşanlı Church – Balkan Church – Orthisar Castle – Saint Nino Monastery – Goreme Open-Air Museum – Kızılçukur – Çavuşin (Handcrafts Ceramic making
Dinner : Hotel
After the meal : Transfer by VEHICLES – Sacred Mount Panaiya – Sunset – Story Fire and Virgin Mary Ritual
Accommodation: Urgup
(Very early in the morning) HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR* (Extra charge for those who want it)
Urgup – Nevsehir Airport Transfer
On the way: Zelve Open-Air Museum
Travel Dates: 4-09 October 2026
Price: 1450 Euro – Per person in twin room
Single Supplement: 250 Euro
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