Civilizations and landscapes

The Central Anatolian plateau (altitude 1000 to 2000 meters) is home to the incredible “lunar” terrain of Cappadocia, as well as cities founded by the Hittites 3,000 years ago, and even older settlements dating back 9,000 years.
This region, encircled by the Taurus Mountains, volcanoes, the Red River and high-altitude lakes, offers breathtaking scenery.

There’s a wealth of Roman and Neolithic archaeological sites, as well as medieval Seljuk (i.e. pre-Ottoman) Turkish caravanserais and mosques.

Safranbolu will seduce you with its charm, authenticity and magnificent Ottoman architecture, all set in a green setting.

Konya, where traces of settlements dating back to the 7th millennium BC have been found. The Seljuk Turks chose it as their capital. Konya is known the world over as the site of the tomb of Jalal ud Din Rumi, more commonly known as Mevlana and the founding father of the whirling dervish order.

A visit to the oldest city in the world, Catal Höyük, a Neolithic town dating back to the 7th millennium B.C.

The lake district, which rivals in turquoise and deep-blue hues. The opportunity to take part in a dawn fishing trip.
Some months you’ll see fields of lavender, roses or tulips.