It's Time to Go to Cappadocia

What better time is there than Easter Holiday to go to Turkey

This is a 5 days tour for hikers who seek the cultures of Turkey, both ancient and modern.

• We will be sightseeing in Turkey heading to Adana by airplane (BoraJet airline) from Beirut International Airport and touring by bus through Adana Cappadocia Mersin Taurus...
• Visiting its historical and archaeological places
• Enjoying each other's company in an unforgettable setting
• And all for an amazing offer starting from 600$ (including: Airplane Ticket , transportation by Bus, accommodation 4 Breakfasts, 2 dinners, Touristic Tour ,bus transportation insurance etc...)
• Check with your Medical Insurance -

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

• For more detailed information please view the detailed

 Itinerary below:

Please note that a Bus will be with us in all our sightseeing in Turkey

1ST day: Thursday 17 2014:

- Meeting at 9h00' p.m.in Beirut International Airport

- Departure at 11h40' Airline ticket with BoraJet Airlines All Taxes inclusive

- Arrive to Turkey to Adana - Adana Airport at 12:50 am

- Transfer from Adana Airport Heading to Mersin check in Radisson Blu Mersin at 1:00am - 2:30am

2nd day: Friday 18 2014:

- Wake-up at 7h30

- Starting Breakfast at 8h00'.

- Passing to Mersin Public Souk for those who would like to exchange money

- Meeting in the lobby at 9:00 am

They don't take dollars in Cappadocia better to carry with you from Lebanon Turkish Money (you can exchange in Antelias near central) or you can exchange in Mersin Souk or Hotel

- Check out 11:30 am

- Bring ur lunch snacks with you

- Moving to Silifke arrive at 13.30

- Departure to Uzuncaburc and Olba exploring and Hiking a new city in Mersin area arrive at 14.15

- Uzuncaburc is in the rural area of Silifke district which is a part of Mersin Province.It is located in the valleys of Toros Mountains at the north of Silifke where the ruins of Diocaesarea and Olba are located . Along the route there are tombs,stone sarcophagi and temple-tombs. Here is the best preserved temple dedicated to Zeus in Asia Minor.It was built around 300 B.C

 - After the hike on our road the coast is nice, The city has a lot of tourist spots and destinations it is rich in archaeological attractions. For those who desire optional 5-8 Liras fee is required to visit and explore the ruins. Kizakalesi is especially beautiful since it is in the middle of sea a good swimming distance from the shore. The cost is sand beach and the view is very impressive 

 The Kizkalesi or  'Girls castle' as it is known According to legend, it was built by a king who was told by a fortune teller that his only child, a daughter, would die after being bitten by a snake. You can guess the rest. The desperate father wanted to do everything in his power to prevent such a disaster happening, and dreamed up, what was to him, a brilliant solution: a castle in the water. He let his daughter grow up there, assuming that she would be safe. But fate would not be undone and one day a basket of fruit was taken to the castle. That's right; a snake slithered out and gave the girl a fatal bite. 
Nowadays the castle is a popular tourist attraction ....

- Check in Hilton Adana at Night

- You will have time for relaxing (Swimming Jacuzzi Piscine Chauffee) 

- Visiting Adana Optimum A.V.M you can walk and cross the road to reach the Mall - Shopping and dinner and much more ( best place for Shopping is LC WAIKIKI u can find it in all Turkey & many Branches in Mersin) http://www.lcwaikiki.com/   or Defacto shop

- There is no place for exchanging MONEY at the mall better  to carry with you from Lebanon Turkish Money (you can exchange in Antelias near central) or you can exchange in Mersin Souk ,Airport or Hotel   

- Overnight in Adana

3rd. day: Saturday day April 19, 2014 :

-  Wake-up at 8:00

- Breakfast at 8h30'.

-  Free Time in Adana passing to Sabanji Mosque a replica of Aya Sofia in Istanbul and visit the museum of Adana

- Check out at 12:00 am

- At 12:30 pm Heading Cappadocia distance from Mersin to reach Cappadocia 280km - 4hrs with Stops

Passing by Pozenty Area

 - A stop at a rest house in Pozenty Area (optional Lunch 12 liras - Meal or Sandwich 4 -6 Liras ) last stop to bring all your needs before you arrive to Cappadocia .

Taurus Mountains, is a mountain range in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, running approximately 560 km parallel to the coast, and forming the southern border of the Anatolian plateau. Rising at the western-most range of the Great Himalayas, it is Turkey's second chain of folded mountains after Pontus Mountains.

CAPPADOCIA In an extraordinary meeting of nature's artistic splendor and humankind's resourcefulness, Cappadocia is one of those rare places that must be experienced at least once in a lifetime. With soaring rock formations, uniquely-rippled landscapes, splendid walking trails, mysterious underground cities and rock-cut churches, Cappadocia is the must-see destination in Turkey.

One of the geological wonders of the world. Cappadocia is a high plateau in Central Turkey at an altitude of 3270 ft / 1000 m. It lies in a triangle formed by the three main towns of Kayseri, Nevsehir and Nigde. The history of Cappadocia begins 60 million years ago with the eruption of 2 volcanoes, covering the area with lava and tufa. In later periods rain and wind eroded the land and created unusual valleys, canyons and cones. For many centuries Hittites, Assyrian Colonies, Greeks and Romans lived in the region. Cappadocia is also a very important region in early Christian History.

There are over 600 hundred rock-cut churches built by monks and hermits between the 4th and 11th centuries. In some of these, church walls have been decorated with wonderful frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible.

How Cappadocia came into Being Thousands of years ago a group of ancient volcanoes, Mount Erciyes, Mount Hasan and Mount Melendiz, spewed out layer upon layer of thick tuff which blanketed the countryside for miles around. Over the centuries the wind and rain worked their magic on the soft rock, carving out spectacular gorges and leaving behind the dramatic pinnacles of rock - the 'fairy chimneys' - that have created the Cappadocian moonscape.

-  Hiking in Pigeon Valley (4km) from Uchisar to Goreme. A moderate walk in a green valley with many different rock formations and hundreds of pigeon houses carved into fairy-chimneys. (1hr-1.30hr) 

- Visiting the Castle & Village Ushisar (Buildings in the caves) open till 7:00pm and Optional visit to the citadel of Ortahisar (25 liras)

-Visit the Jewelry Factory

- Visit to the Leather Factory in Nevshehir (with a defile de mode)

- Passing to family of fairy chimneys (Cappadocia. Turkey. View of the famous family group of fairy chimneys: mother, father and daughter at Urgup in Cappadocia)

-Check in hotel for relaxing and optional Turkish Bath

- Dinner included in fees (Buffet) served from 7:00 pm till 9:30 pm

- For whom who desire visiting at night Cappadocia old souk - night hike .

4th. day: Sunday April 20, 2014 :

-  Wake-up at 7h00

-  Breakfast at 7h30

-  Departure at 8:00

-  Visiting and Hiking in lhlara Valley optional entrance 10 liras -The stunning & lush Ihlara Valley boasts the deepest gorge in Asia Minor. Most of the churches are decorated inside with frescoes. The main difference between Ihlara and the other Cappadocian valleys is the Melendiz River which runs from the bottom of the valley in the village of Ihlara and paints the gorge beautiful shades of blue and green. Hike may run from easy level to difficult and will be adjusted to the group level,Level 1:4 km - Level 2:14km Both Levels will have the opportunity to pass to Selime Cathedral.

We will walk from Ihlara centre till Belesirma and if we still have time we will continue to Selime Monastery. To rich Ihlara valley from cappadocia we need 1.30 hr, on our way back we will take the road of Nevishir and we will pass the Kaymakly underground.

Kaymakli underground city is on Derinkuyu 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 storeys are open yet. The deepest point of the visit is around 20 meters. Kaymakli was built in around a main ventilation chimney.)

- Passing to Kaymakli underground city (to Seven Layers) Optional 15 Liras (kids under 12 are for free)

- Free Time for relaxing

- Dinner included in fees (Buffet) served until 9:30 PM

- At Night Optional 25$-Party with folkloric Turkish group more than 10 shows ( Al Darawish show-Dancers Show,Folkloric wedding...)They will offer white and red wine - Beer - Soft Drinks - fruits and appetizers...)

5th. day: Monday April 21, 2014 :

-  Wake-up at 8h00

-  Breakfast at 8h30'.

- Check out at 10h00 am

- For those who desire an optional Hot air Ballon ride for 175$ you will wake up at 4:30 am departure at 4:45 am, the flight will be approximately 90 minutes in duration with smaller balloons 140 and 260 balloons (up to maximum 16 persons capacity).passengers will be transfer to the headquarters with luxury minibuses. Passengers will have a delicious breakfast .The balloons will climb approximately 300 meters (1000 feet) during the flight. The passengers will receive a memento Gold Medal. All passengers are covered by Allianz Insurance. After the flight luxury minibuses will take you back to the hotel at 7:45 am.

-  Visit the Wine Factory in Cappadocia

- Panoramic View of the City Of Gorem

(Moujamaa Al Kanayiss)Cappadocia's most famous attraction is the Göreme Open Air Museum, a complex of medieval painted cave churches carved out by Orthodox monks. The Open Air Museum is located in Turkey's Göreme Valley- Optional 15 Liras (kids under 12 are for free) N.B NOT allowed to take pictures - Not included in the ticket price is admission to the Dark Church which costs an additional 8 Liras

- Passing to Loukoum Factory or Turkish Delights

- Heading Adana

- Stop at a rest House for optional lunch

- On our way back we will pass to St Paul

- Heading Tarsus Visit the Cleopatra and Mark Anthony Gate (where they met)

St. Paul was born there. The city had been living thousands of years before him. Several famous people have made their way to the city: Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar...

- Tarsus is a Turkish city 27 kilometers east of Mersin, best known as the birthplace of Paul the Apostle.

Mark Antony and Cleopatra lived in Tarsus in the 1st century BC. Marcus Antonius, commonly known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician and general. As a military commander and administrator, he was an important supporter and loyal friend of his mother's cousin Julius Caesar.

The Apostle Paul was born in Tarsus and seemed to be proud of his birthplace.

"The Tarsus Museum contains artworks of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, Roman and Byzantine coins, baked soil pots, and metallic materials.

Optional entrance to St Paul House (3 liras) and pass to the church (museum) According to tradition the building date of the Saint Paul Church is 1102, but the present structure, a domeless basilica, was built (or rebuilt) much later, in 1862...

-  Passing to Adana Mall (M1) Free time for Shopping and Lunch

There is no place for exchanging MONEY at the mall but you can try in the supermarket

- At 7:00 pm heading towards Adana Airport to return to Beirut

- Take the Airplane to Lebanon at 9:50 pm

- Arrive to Beirut at 11:10 pm

General Info:

Prices do not include:

• Travel insurance
• Anatolian Folkloric night Fees $25
• Entrance fees to the sites (Ihlara Valleys - Kaymakli Underground - Gorem Open Air - St Paul Tarsus - Kizakelesi -

- Approximately the total of 70 Turkish Liras and 25$)

• Optional tours and private expenses, Price does not include drinks Tips and expenses of personal nature
• Driver Tips
• Extra Meals and Drinks on board flights to/from Adana (Pls note that u will get a light snack)
• Lunches & Snacks

Prices include:

• Air tickets Beirut/Adana/Beirut by direct flights BoraJet Airlines with Taxes and Meal
• Accommodation at hotels with Breakfast and Dinners as mentioned in program 
• Price includes double & triple bedrooms.
• Entrance Fees to Uzuncaburc 

For a *Single room $200 extra.

• Visa: Lebanese passport holders don't require a visa to enter Turkey.
• Your passport must be valid for 6 months
• Currency: 1 Turkish Lira=700 Lebanese Lira

100$=212 TL*Currency:

  N.B. Your reservation won't be official until full payment is made

Have a safe and Enjoyable trip with Baldati!!!!

Better to carry with you from Lebanon Turkish Money or Exchange can be in Adana Airport,Mersin Souk or in the hotel (you need to exchange Turkish Lira Specially in Cappadocia, they don't take dollars in all entrance-For every WC Stop they take 1Lira at the door)

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.

More info about Borajet is an airline based in Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

The airline was founded in 2008 by Yalcin Ayasli,a Turkish businessman living in the USA. Captain Kadir Peker is responsible for the operations

The company rented first a hangar at the Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul and then purchased three aircraft of type ATR 72-500, which were overhauled in Cologne, Germany before they were delivered in the beginning of 2010 in Turkey.

Borajet received its "Regional Airline Operations License" on 22 April 2010

Please note that our journey conditions requires that you bring with you:

• Clothing: Comfortable Shirt/Pants, Warm jacket, Hat/cap,
• HIKING BOOTS: water proof suit will be needed in case of rainy day
• Food and Water ( you can buy from Turkish Market)  :  High-calorie quick-burn energy food Bars , dried fruit, Black chocolates , fruitcake, nuts, ....
• Small Pillow: For your comfort in the Bus
• Bring your own Medications (Panadole ,Gravol , Supplin ...)
• Bring your own shampoo and soaps since those miniature sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soaps...are not enough specially for your long hair ladiesss.  
• When you first start to plan for your trip, check the expiration date of your passport and, if necessary, send it in for renewal.
• 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 phone call. 
• Check with your Medical Insurance 
• Confirm Your Reservation
• Be sure your reservation is confirmed, otherwise you may not have a reservation at all.
• Duplicate Important Documents and Cards
• For Lebanese non holding a Lebanese passport (American ,Canadian,Australian.....) better to bring with you your Lebanese ID for the general security on airport (Lebanon) and note that you will need to pay extra fees for the Turkish visa .