Mietwagenrundreise "Kappadokien und Baden Türk. Riviera"

About the destination: Antalya is the largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and is one of the hubs of the so-called Turkish Riviera. Having the most beautiful and the cleanest shores of the Mediterranean, along with the long coastal line of Antalya, one encounters antique sites, old ports, monumental graves, dramatic shores, endless beaches, green forests, rivers and waterfalls. Kaleici, enclosed in ancient city walls, is Antalya’s Old Quarter. It is one of the liveliest parts in the city with shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The streets of Kaleici extend to the old harbour, which is used as an international yacht marina today. In the picturesque Old Quarter, you’ll find examples of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman eras and numerous archaeological cities and historic buildings to explore. Antalya is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, considered by many as a paradise on earth and the pearl of the Mediterranean. Not bad, huh?

About the destination: Manavgat is a popular tourist destination and one of Antalya's large districts. It is well-known for its history, natural beauty, resorts, and spectacular beaches. The district is an extraordinary destination to visit because of its museums, lakes, waterfalls, calm restaurants and cafés, and convenient access to transportation and accommodation.

About the destination: Konya is a city in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. It is the seventh most populous city in Turkey. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - nce Minare Museum. Located close to the city center near the northern end of "Alaaddin Tepesi", this minaret and the surrounding small buildings today serve as a museum that displays various artefacts from the Seljuk and Ottoman eras. - Alaaddin Hill (Alaaddin Tepesi). This is an artificial hill that was built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. - Meram. This is the district of Konya which lies somewhat away from the city center, with lighter construction and more greenery. - Seljuk Palace. - Alaadin palace. Built by Seljuk Sultan Kilicarslan II, restored by Seljuk sultan Alaadin. - Fuar.

About the destination: Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Göreme is the gateway to the Göreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a well-preserved collection of monastic caves and churches that were carved into the volcanic rocks and cliffs of a nearby valley. Tourists come to Göreme to see the amazing landscape, visit the rock cut churches with painted frescos, the underground cities with their labyrinths of rooms and corridors and to walk in the beautiful valleys. It is a town literally carved into the volcanic rock and it is also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine. Göreme is considered the highlight of the Cappadocia. And it’s no wonder, cave towns and hundreds of churches that are rarely seen, gorges to explore and some of the most vivid, pastoral scenes to be captured in all of Turkey.

About the destination: First Nyssa, and later Muskara (in the 18th century), Nevsehir, the 'new city', has been known for its spiritual character and for its love of the arts during the 'Time of the Tulips'. Until the 18th century, Nevsehir was a small town in Anatolia whose destiny changed thanks to Ibrahim Pacha, who was born here and became a Grand Vizier. On the death of Damat Ibrahim Pacha, in 1730, the city did not lose its importance because after the Ottoman era and with the arrival of the Republic, it became the capital of the province that bears its own name. This beautiful town stands out for the fortress perched on the hill, guarding the city. Built in the Seljuk period, it is the oldest building in Nevsehir. The külliye is a complex consisting of a fortress, a mosque, a library, a theological school, a library, a theological school, a hamam, an imaret (popular hostel and soup kitchen) and an elementary school.

About the destination: Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Göreme is the gateway to the Göreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a well-preserved collection of monastic caves and churches that were carved into the volcanic rocks and cliffs of a nearby valley. Tourists come to Göreme to see the amazing landscape, visit the rock cut churches with painted frescos, the underground cities with their labyrinths of rooms and corridors and to walk in the beautiful valleys. It is a town literally carved into the volcanic rock and it is also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine. Göreme is considered the highlight of the Cappadocia. And it’s no wonder, cave towns and hundreds of churches that are rarely seen, gorges to explore and some of the most vivid, pastoral scenes to be captured in all of Turkey.

About the destination: Ürgüp is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Located in the historical region of Cappadocia it is renowned for its nightlife and for its good adjustment to tourism making it a popular night stop for Cappadocia tourists. Ürgüp has traditionally been the tourism center of Central Anatolia's Cappadocia region. The city itself is most famous for its houses and hotels carved within the caves. There are also some bars, restaurants and nightclubs built next to these caves. It's one of the most common tourists' places in the Cappadocia region. Ürgüp is a great base with an easy access to all Cappadocia's main sights. Hot air ballooning is very popular, and a fantastic way to see the area's beauty from above.

About the destination: About ninety kilometers from the center of Cappadocia is Kayseri, a city founded in the second century BC, although the area was inhabited until the Bronze Age. A visit to the city allows visitors to see the Citadel, built by Justinian in the 6th century, although at present it looks more like a medieval fortress. Here you can visit the Medersa, the Huant Hatun Mosque, an example of pre-Romanesque architecture and Doner Kümbet, a monumental Seljuque tomb. The Archaeological Museum of the city collects interesting collections. Nearby is one of the most important bird reserves in the world, where about 251 species of birds are in danger of extinction, is the Sazligi Nature Reserve.

About the destination: The village of Avanos is located on the banks of the Kizilirmak the famous Red River. The city is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Goreme. Avanos has a center that offers all the usual, modern, oriented amenities offered to tourism Hamam (Turkish Bano). A street market comes to Avanos every Friday so we suggest you visit Avanos on Fridays. This market of tents has everything for the house, clothes, fruits and vegetables and more. From the outskirts you can appreciate the village of Avanos winds the hills that moved away from the city and is a labyrinth of beautiful stone houses, some restored, some were converted and some sadly left to their fate. In some of the abandoned houses the characteristics of traditional Ottoman architecture can be seen along with ancient decorations, ornaments and wall paintings.

About the destination: Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Göreme is the gateway to the Göreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a well-preserved collection of monastic caves and churches that were carved into the volcanic rocks and cliffs of a nearby valley. Tourists come to Göreme to see the amazing landscape, visit the rock cut churches with painted frescos, the underground cities with their labyrinths of rooms and corridors and to walk in the beautiful valleys. It is a town literally carved into the volcanic rock and it is also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine. Göreme is considered the highlight of the Cappadocia. And it’s no wonder, cave towns and hundreds of churches that are rarely seen, gorges to explore and some of the most vivid, pastoral scenes to be captured in all of Turkey.

About the destination: Aksaray is located at the western tip of the Cappadocia region, separated from the town of Nidge by the extinct Hassan volcano. It is the capital of the province of the same name, one of the four in which the tourist region of Cappadocia is divided. The importance of this city lies in its long history as an urban center. Known in antiquity as Archelais Garsaura, this region of Anatolia was one of the first to be populated during the Neolithic period, as evidenced by archaeological sites dating back to 5000 BC.

About the destination: Side is a resort town on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast. It is an ancient port city famous for its long beaches and Greco-Roman ruins. Some remains of the huge Antique Theater of the 2nd century still be seen in the center of the town. The white marble columns of the Hellenistic Temple of Athena stand near the harbor, along with many other important sites such as a restored Roman bath complex. It blends the ruins of the ancient city of Side which is one of the best classical sites in the country. It lies near Manavgat and the village of Selimiye.

About the destination: Side is a resort town on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast. It is an ancient port city famous for its long beaches and Greco-Roman ruins. Some remains of the huge Antique Theater of the 2nd century still be seen in the center of the town. The white marble columns of the Hellenistic Temple of Athena stand near the harbor, along with many other important sites such as a restored Roman bath complex. It blends the ruins of the ancient city of Side which is one of the best classical sites in the country. It lies near Manavgat and the village of Selimiye.