Turkey Tour Key Offering Cappadocia And Ephesus Tour Packages

Turkey Tour Key has announced that they are currently offering two different kinds of tourism packages specifically catering for the needs of those who want to get the most out of their holiday to Turkey. Currently, among numerous other tour packages, Turkey Tour Key are proud to be offering Cappadocia tours and Ephesus tours. Both of these tours have been built and put together to ensure that all tourists to Turkey are able to view some of the most spectacular sights that the country has to offer. Currently, both of the tours have a length of 2-days, and include several stops and visits - as well as helpful, joyful and cheerful tour guides which are ready to guide tourists along the educational journey they so desire.

With dozens of positive reviews, anybody visiting Turkey and looking to explore Cappadocia tours and Ephesus tours are recommended to check out the two packages currently being offered by Turkey Tour Key. Both of the packages are currently affordably priced, and are actually some of the most affordable priced tour packages in the country.

Cappadocia (Kapadokya) is an area in Central Anatolia in Turkey best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks. Ephesus (Efes) is a was an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the coast of Ionia, near present-day Selçuk, Izmir Province, Turkey. It was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the Classical Greek era. These well preserved ruins are one of the major tourist attractions of Turkey.

Celsius Library in Ephesus

Cappadocia Cave Suites Hotel

Where to stay in Cappadoci while in Cappadocia? Of course in a cave hotel. There are many choose among for different budgets. One of them is Cappadocia Cave Suites Hotel. A unique cave hotel that combines houses and cave dwellings of the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine Periods with the luxurious comfort of the 21st Century. So, when you hear "cave", do not expect to stay like cavemen of the past. This very different experience in cave rooms comes with a warm and clean environment with a modern room infrastructure of Wi-Fi, jacuzzi, and a very good view of the city.

Cappadocia's fairy chimneys are a special type of volcanic rock. You can basically carve a room in them with a pocket knife and enough time. They are soft enough to be carved but hard enough to last ( there are many ancient churches in the region carved almost a thousand and a half years ago and still stands still). Many houses in Cappadocia is in caves and recently cave hotels became a trend which offer a unique hotel experience.

Cappadocia Cave Suites is located in the city of Goreme, one of the most beautiful and characteristic locales in the Cappadocia region. The famous fairy chimneys and fantastic colorful shapes of the landscape, make this region a natural wonder of the world. Come to relax and explore this historic, wondrous and romantic landscape while enjoying the finest in hotel accommodations and world famous Turkish hospitality.

The hotel offers real cave rooms and rooms designed as caves. Although, all of the rooms are spacious and decorated with a beautiful local flair, if you want the real deal, ask for a real cave room:  they are extraordinary! Also try to book upper cave rooms which offer a better views.

Cappadocia Cave Suites Hotel

Cappadocia Cave Suites Hotel
Gafferli Mah. Ünlü Sok. No: 19, Goreme, Goreme, Turkey

Useful tip: A taxi ride from the airport to a Goreme hotel will be very expensive compared to the transport arranged by the hotel. A taxi ride can cost around 150 TL while a hotel van can cost 20-30 TL.

Taskonaklar Boutique Hotel Announces Its New Blog

Tolga Akarcali, managing partner of the remarkable and unconventional vacation lodging “Taskonaklar Boutique hotel”, has now launched a blog to help travelers.

Hotel blogs are an exceptional channel to connect with tourists and holidaymakers. They enable people to share experiences, exchange information and receive feedback. Blogs are useful to both hotel employees and guests; the employees have plenty of knowledge to share about the travel destination and guests want to learn more about the place they visit.

“The main reason for starting this blog is to help people- tourists, travelers and local people to organize trips to the historical region Cappadocia”, stated Tolga Akarcali, managing partner of the Taskonaklar Boutique hotel. We have planned to combine blog posts about the towns of Cappadocia, tourist attractions, as well as general information that cover Cappadocia’s weather, restaurants, shops and open markets. The post does not aim to promote the hotel but to help people plan their trip”.

Our main focus is our hotel guests and travelers visiting the region of Cappadocia. “My hope is to enrich their trip to Cappadocia and to help them experience the best of its historical cities”.

Taskonaklar Boutique Hotel, located in Cappadocia, Turkey, announced the launch of their informative blog on Cappadocia that benefits every traveller intending to go to Cappadocia.

The Taskonaklar Boutique hotel is an unconventional boutique hotel located in Cappadocia, Turkey. The hotel features rooms with a pleasant combination of history and new. There are rooms with medieval archways and fireplaces as well as antique furniture, carpets and other items. However, rooms do also feature luxurious experience that includes modern, comfortable beds and amenities such as flat-screen TV, free wireless Internet, mini-bar and spacious bathrooms. Each room is unique, with its own atmosphere and originality, allying simplicity and comfort.

The Taskonaklar Boutique Hotel is also offering in-room spa services. These services include massages, facials and body treatments. The hotel features rooms with medieval archways and fireplaces as well as antique furniture, carpets and other items.

“This is just one more reason to take advantage of the truly unique experience that we offer for our guests,” stated Tolga Akarcali, a managing partner of the hotel. “We combine old-world ambiance and dining with all the comforts and amenities of a modern hotel. Plus, we provide a number of exciting activities in the area.”
Rooms at the Taskonaklar Boutique Hotel are a pleasant combination of old and new.

All rooms feature rough-hewn stone walls and fireplaces as well as medieval arches, antique furniture and carpets. It is, however, also a luxurious experience that includes modern, comfortable beds and amenities such as flat-screen TV, free wireless Internet, mini-bar and spacious bathrooms. Each room is unique, with its own atmosphere and originality, allying simplicity and comfort.

Special suites with private terraces and panoramic views are also available.

In addition, a home-cooked breakfast, five o’clock tea and dinner on demand are provided each day, featuring real Turkish cuisine. The hotel also offers 24-hour front desk service and daily cleaning.
Daily activities include:

•          Hot-air balloon rides and tours
•          Hiking and picnics
•          Horseback riding
•          Pottery classes
•          Guided walks
•          Trips with official guides
•          Concerts and other cultural activities

“This is a vacation destination like no other,” adds Akarcali. “The accommodations are historic and beautiful, and there is so much to do. Riding in a hot-air balloon is an amazing experience in itself, and the view of the countryside is breathtaking.“And if you just feel like relaxing in your room, our in-room spa services are always available.” It is the perfect way to relax after a day long of exploring the magical Cappadocia

About Taskonaklar
Taskonaklar is a uniquely handcrafted boutique hotel in Cappadocia,Turkey that blends nature, history and local traditions. It has been designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a National Heritage Site.

Hotel rooms combine subterranean spaces, rough-hewn walls, and stone archways with open terraces and balconies that offer incredible views of the local landscape. Modern amenities are included. The hotel also provides meals and organized activities.
For more information, visit http://www.taskonaklar.com.

Hot Air Balloon Tour over Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys

Last Friday, I was looking at the holiday photos of a friend in Singapore taken in Turkey. He has flew to Turkey from Singapore in October 2011 for a 1+ week holiday and travelled to many great locations in Turkey like Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Istanbul, Efes, etc. He has taken a balloon tour in Cappadocia region of central Turkey and I have realized that the company he has taken was the one one of my friends is working as a balloon pilot.

Cappadocia means the land of beautiful horses. It is famous for its stunning view created by amazing rock formations thanks to the volcanic activities of nearby Erciyes mountain and erosion. Locals in Turkey call these rock formations "fairy chimneys". There is really something mystical about them. Until early 1990s, the only way to get a great view was to climb or drive to a nearby hill and watch the sunset and sunrise on the fairy chimneys. But then, locals discovered the power of hot air balloon to get a great view of the landscape.

Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia - Source : Royal Balloon

The hot air balloon allows tourists to see fantastic views of the naturally formed columns of rock formed by nature slowly in 10 million years. Some of these fairy chimneys are 40 metres high and if people were not more innocent back in the past, these phallus rocks would be definitely given a very different name. Most beautiful chimney can be found around and about Göreme, the village where my friend's company flies the hot air balloons from.

The balloon experience is quite unique. During the flight, there is absolutely no noise except the hot air producing burner's mild noise. The balloon flies with the same speed of air surrounding it so even the sound of wind is absent. This noise free flight over a magical landscape creates a stunning experience. Many Singaporeans flying to Turkey goes to Cappadocia and many tour packages include these balloon experiences. If you are going to Turkey by tour, check if the tour takes you to Cappadocia and includes a hot air balloon experience. It is a must do in Turkey holiday.