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Country:

Turkey

Road to Take by bus :

Lebanon - Syria - Turkey - Pozenty(Toros Mountain) -Mersin - Cappadocia - Antakya

Date:

Guide:

Departure:

Hotels description :

September 25 In  Mersin the Taksim International-5 stars Upon Availabilty

 September 26- In Vera Hotel Cappadocia 5stars Upon Availability

 September 27 In Antakya Yamen Hotel-3 stars Upon Availability

(A free  internet connection )

Level :

Travel - Tourism - Shopping - Hiking

Price :

   270 $

Return Time

Lebanon-Spinney's Parking 

September 28, 2010 @ about 11 PM

Description:

Other descriptions:

This is an “Open Event”, hikers are allowed to bring friends and invite others to join after informing them of all the details of the trip.

 Please note that our journey conditions requires that you bring with you:- Clothing: Comfortable Shirt/Pants, Warm jacket, Hat/cap, HIKING BOOTS-A water proof suit will be needed in case of rainy day & your Swimming Suit- Water : at least 2 liters/person- Food and Water: High-calorie quick-burn energy food , dried fruit, candy, fruitcake, small sandwiches, nuts, cookies - Other Gear: Backpack /Personal first aid kit/Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, Pillows to rest in the bus 

For additional information

Contact Baldati on 04-922 999 or 04-924100 email us at office@baldati.com or info@baldati.com

For Reservation

Call : Rita 04-922999 -  03-666565

N.B.

Deadline for reservation September 10 , 2010

• Places are limited so reserve early! Please note any cancellations before September 10,2010 are fully refundable (with just a 10$ fee) however cancelling after September 10,2010 is NON-REFUNDABLE.

• Program can be subject to modification without prior notification by baldati.com

•  Please note that the minimum number of people requested is 35
  
•   If the registred members is less then 15 person , the trip could me merged with another group after your acceptance or cancelled . you will be refunded the total amount.

Places to be visited

Village Of Ushisar Uçhisar, Cappadocia (buildings in the caves)

The natural rock citadel of Uçhisar is the tallest point in Cappadocia, visible for a great distance from the region's other towns such as Ürgüp and Avanos.

The popular backpacker base of Göreme Town is a short distance downhill from Uçhisar (OOCH-hee-sahr, "tiptop castle").

Uçhisar has numerous hotels, inns, rental houses and pensions, some of them with cave rooms, but the main reason visitors go there is to climb to the top of the tall rock outcrop via tunnels and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view, the best view of Cappadocia except for that which you get from a hot-air balloon.

Another reason to go is to have a fine dinner at an Uçhisar restaurant.

From the summit of the "castle" itself you get the best view of Cappadocia

Les cheminées de fée  En Goreme sont des colonnes naturelles de roches

L'érosion des cheminées peut avoir une ou plusieurs origines selon les lieux. Il peut ainsi s'agir de la force de l'écoulement des eaux de pluie et des réactions chimiques entre ces roches et les eaux. La force du vent a également un impact non négligeable tout comme la succession de périodes de gel et de dégel qui détruit la roche par dilatation

Les colonnes sont constituées de strates (plusieurs couches de sol superposées) composées de roches friables (calcaire par exemple) alors que leur sommet est composé d'une couche de protection (par exemple une couche de grès ou une grosse pierre plus dure) bien plus résistante à l'érosion. Ce casque de protection protège de l'érosion les couches friables positionnées en dessous tandis que les couches voisines disparaissent au fil du temps.

Göreme : the church

Le Parc National, habitations et églises rupestres

Dans un paysage saisissant modelé par l'érosion, la vallée de Göreme et ses environs abritent des sanctuaires rupestres, témoignages de l'art byzantin de la période post-iconoclaste, ainsi que des habitations, des villages troglodytiques et des villes souterraines, vestiges d'un habitat humain traditionnel dont les débuts remontent au IVe siècle.

Göreme: fresques de l' église rupestre dite « l’église sombre »

Oui, dans cette église en particulier les peintures sont assez bien conservées car elle n'était éclairée que par une toute petite fenêtre. Comme quoi la lumière ne vaut rien pour qui veut se garder jeune le plus longtemps possible...

C'est sans nul doute une grande émotion que de contempler ces merveilles qui nous parviennent à travers les siècles, comme autant de messages laissés par des hommes dont on ne connaîtra jamais l'aspect, la voix, la figure

Kaymakli underground city

is on the Ihlara valley roadway and 20 km far from Nevsehir province. Ancient name was Enegup. Kaymakli people built their homes around the underground city tunnels for security reason. Kaymakli underground city has 8 stores and 5000 peoples can live in it, 4 storey is open yet. The deepest point of the visit is around 20 meters. Kaymakli was built in around a main ventilation chimney.

Antakya or also commonly known as Hatay is a city of Turkey located in the eastern Mediterranean region (southeastern Turkey) on the Asi River (Orontes) and the Iskenderun Bay. Antakya was once the capital of the Seleucid kings during Roman times. The city of Antakya takes its name from the father of Seleucus Nicator; Antiochus. Starting in 301 B.C. it was called ''Antioch''. The city was the center of Christianity and had been visited by St. Barnabas, St. Paul and St. Peter. The city was also famous as a center of artistic, scientific and commercial activities. The ancient biblical city of "Antioch ad Orontes" was very important for early Christianity and there are still sacred buildings and churches in the region. The most important of them is St. Peter's Grotto, located just outside the city, in which St. Peter preached, and the early Christians called themselves ''Christian'' for the first time. The Iron Gate of Antioch is to the south of the grotto among the ruins of the city. The Vatican declared Antakya a holy place in 1983. Simeon the Stylite is also associated with Antakya.

Musa tree is in the center of the Hidirbey Village.You can come there by the Samandag way.It is giant pine tree.It is 17 metres high.If the story is true,H.z Musa tree is the biggest tree in the world.

• Is Your Passport Current 

- When you first start to plan for your trip, check the expiration date of your passport and, if necessary, send it in for renewal.

• You will be responsible of any rejection of your passport for any reason  by the border's officers and all related charges (penalties, taxi,....)

• Just a Little Research Goes a Long Way- Before going abroad, it's worth doing some research on what to do once there. Each city you visit will have a lot of options and there is nothing worse than spending most of your time deciding on how to spend your days. The Internet provides us with so much information, that it would be a crime not to use it.  once there.Be Organized with the Paperwork- Hole-punch all of your information for your trip (and make copies of anything you'll need), organize it by what you'll need chronologically, and place it in a slim, bright, lightweight soft-side plastic binder.Be Prepared for Conversations - Take a dictionary and notes phrase book. It can be useful.Bring Dollar Bills- Bring lots of single dollar bills for tips. Carry Change - Always carry lots of quarters and dimes. A used film canister works very well. You never know when you will need to catch the bus or train or make a pay phone phonecall. Check with your Medical Insurance Carrier Confirm Your Reservation - Be sure your reservation is confirmed, otherwise you may not have a reservation at all.Duplicate Important Documents and Cards

Check the pictures of last 2 trips

Mercin,Cappadocia

Antakya