THERMAL SPA & DISCOVERY 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

DAY 1 – ANTALYA – ANKARA

Flight from Antalya to Ankara in the early morning.

Arrive Ankara and we start the tours:

ESTERGON TURKISH CULTURAL CENTER

“Estergon” Turkish Culture Center was built by the Keçiören Municipality and opened for public in 2005. It offers a glance at Turkish culture and history via its architectural design which includes motifs from traditional Turkish art, and its ethnographic museum. The name was inspired by the Castle of Esztergom on the banks of Danube river, which has an important place in Turkish history.

The culture center, with its Asian gardens and a castle which consists of a bazaar floor with traditional shops, museum, restaurant, and a dome with observation terrace and a meeting hall, is a grandiose work of art that serves as a keeper of Turkish culture. It was modeled after the octagonal Red Tower of the Alanya Castle, and decorated with patterns inspired by Seljuk sultans’ hair braids and birds’ nests which can be found in traditional Turkish-Islamic architecture. The main entrance door to the Estergon Castle, the Crown Gate, was modeled after the entrance gate of Karatay Medresseh (theological school attached to a mosque) from the Seljuk Period, which was constructed in 1251. The marble Crown Gate presents an example of the finest craftsmanship.

The ground floor is a bazaar, composed of fourteen shops which offer traditional goods and antique items in gold, silver and silk. The shop doors can be considered as artistic masterpieces each; the doors were modeled after the gates of Mahmut Bey and İbn-i Neccer Mosques in Kastamonu, as well as the thousand year-old gates from Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Merv.

The floors are decorated in a mosaic technique inspired by the famous blue and white tiles from Khiva, Uzbekistan. Eye-catching columns, modeled after Bukhara-Khiva columns specific to Central Asia, will take you to the depths of history. The fountain located at the bazaar floor is an exact replica of the fountain found between Revan and Baghdad pavilions at the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. 

The interior walls of Estergon Castle are decorated with a typical Turkish art of miniatures depicting important
events from the period of Ottoman Empire. Stairs that lead to the museum floor are decorated with crystal balustrade and famous Kütahya ceramic patterns.

ANITKABIR MAUSOLEUM

The Turks in general, and the Ankariotes in particular, devote an undivided cult to Atatürk. His mausoleum, on the scale of this fervor, is a grandiose "sanctuary" in the shape of a temple (completed in 1953). Preceded by a vast esplanade, it sits on a base of 33 steps served by a triumphal alley populated by lions. The museum lists the benefits of the founder of the Turkish Republic and commemorates his memory through personal, intimate or official objects: costumes, toilet sets, cars, etc.

In this symmetrical mausoleum, you will relive the struggle for Turkish independence and learn about the life of the country's first president.It is indeed the remains of this man, leader of the Turkish War of Independence, which rests in the mausoleum of Anıtkabir. The architects of the building were appointed at the end of an architectural competition organized in the 1940s. You will appreciate both the historical importance and the majestic appearance of the site, with its towers, its arcades and its vast courtyard. which give it its imposing presence.

As you walk around the main square, you will notice the minimalist aspect of the mausoleum which stands out proudly against the celestial light. You will admire this symmetrical concrete structure surrounded by marble columns. Its cultural importance is such that the mausoleum was depicted on several Turkish banknotes.

You will see 10 towers arranged symmetrically: they represent the aspirations of those who fought for independence. At the Anıtkabir Museum dedicated to Atatürk, you will learn a lot about the first President of the Republic of Turkey who led the war for the liberation of his people.You will discover many objects that belonged to him, such as clothes or diplomatic gifts that give a glimpse into this man's life. His medals and decorations are hung around the museum. Knowledgeable guides and photographs will give you a feel for the character's heroic past. Exhibits on modern Turkish history focus on the Turkish War of Independence which lasted 4 years in the 1920s.

The second President of Turkey, İsmet İnönü, is also buried in this tomb. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1944 and spanned almost ten years.

ANKARA CITADEL

Dominating the alleys of the old lower town, the Citadel of Ankara is very well preserved and shelters a whole small district of beautiful wooden Ottoman houses, painted in blue. The place is full of charm and discovers a beautiful panorama of the city. Two walls (7th and 8th century) defend the citadel, largely built with stones from the ancient city. We cross the lower wall, a belt 1,500 m long flanked by 14 bastions, through the Hisar gate, a large tower with a clock.

This iconic fortress, perched on top of a hill, survived several dynasties; it is about 2,000 years old.

At the entrance to the site, be sure to photograph the brick wall and the white tower that overlooks it. On your way to the citadel, you will pass the beautiful clock at the entrance before entering the historic area. Here you will find restaurants, cafes, quaint shops as well as a small square. The architecture has changed very little over the centuries and the citadel still serves as a small village for the inhabitants.

The historic buildings have been remarkably preserved and restored to their original condition. You can admire the charming mosque of Sultan Ala'ad-Dîn Camii which dates from the 12th century. 

At the top of the many steps of the Şark Kulesi (east tower), you will enjoy the panoramic view of the citadel and the city of Ankara. To the north you will find the Ak Kale (White Fortress), another tower with spectacular views. In all, 42 pentagonal towers line the walls.

By observing these stone walls carefully, you will unearth traces of the old ruling dynasties, such as Roman inscriptions and sculptures.KOCATEPE MOSQUE

One of the largest mosques in the world, this building with modern architecture can accommodate 24,000 worshipers at a time.

The most imposing Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, boasts splendid minarets and several floors of domes. It has become an icon of the local landscape: on a clear day you can see it from most areas of the city. You will feel small in this huge mosque with a capacity of 24,000 people.

The construction of this impressive spiritual center took approximately two decades. It has since been rebuilt twice in different styles before displaying its current neoclassical Ottoman style.Uniquely designed, over several elegantly decorated floors, the mosque departs from tradition and has often divided opinion. It's up to you to decide if its bold appearance is too contemporary or, on the contrary, a fine example of modern Islamic architecture.You will be amazed by these domes and bell towers which seem to be inspired by Gothic architecture. The four minarets rise to 88 meters. You will admire the elegant balcony built above the arches, but also the stylized steps and the main entrance.

As you enter this spiritual place, you will notice its lush decoration: the superb motifs of the central dome command admiration, as do the marble interior and its tinted windows. You can take a look at the ornate ceiling and its chandelier while comfortably walking the red carpet.

 The peaceful atmosphere there creates a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city center. You can meditate in the quiet marble courtyard. At night, the white light illuminating the mosque gives it an original appearance.

ANKARA ATAKULE SHOPPING CENTER

Fan of shopping we will have some free time for shopping and looking at Ankara from the tower.

Free time and night at the hotel

DAY 2 - ANKARA

After breakfast

MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS

Considered by enthusiasts as one of the essentials of any trip to Turkey, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations offers an immersion in the infinite wealth of the Hittite and Phrygian, Greek and Roman worlds. The chronological route, starting in the Paleolithic, crosses remarkable bronzes dating back 2,700 years, Neolithic frescoes, large Hittite sculptures and bas-reliefs, Roman burials, etc. ; all in a good state of conservation

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is a must-see in the Turkish capital and ranks among the most beautiful museums in the country. The rich collections on display offer you the perfect preamble to approach the turbulent history of Turkey. Housed in two Ottoman buildings, a bedesten (covered market) built by the vizier Mahmut Paşa in 1471 and the Kurşunlu Han caravanserai, this formidable museum, unique by its rare collections, makes it possible to follow the different civilizations present in Turkey from the Paleolithic to in Roman times.

The most fascinating finds concern the Neolithic and Hittite period. The objects are arranged in chronological order, but to understand the explanations, knowledge of English or the purchase of a guide are essential! 

After the Paleolithic fossils, you arrive at the display cases of the remains discovered at Çatal Höyük (6500-5700 BC). A house is reconstructed there with its murals. 

The tools show the development of agriculture, but more interesting are the generously proportioned terracotta statuettes of women who represent the Great Mother Goddess of Hacılar, a symbol of fertility. Similar figurines have been unearthed in the Greek Cyclades. You then move on to Chalcolithic (5500-3000 BC), with the earliest copper tools and utensils found in Hacılar and Alacahöyük.

The manufacture of metal objects diversified during the Early Bronze Age (3000-1950 BC). The objects exhibited here, magnificent jewelry, solar discs, electrum animals, were discovered in Alacahöyük, capital of the Hattis. In the section devoted to the Assyrian colonial period (1950-1750 BC), superb libation vases in the shape of animals are on display. 

Assyrian merchants made a significant contribution to the development of Anatolian civilization by introducing, among other things, writing. 

Next comes the collection of the Hittite Empire (1750-1200 BC), with tablets with cuneiform writing and exceptional pottery, which complete some visits to Cappadocia, and finally, the Phrygian period (1200- 700 BC) and Urartean (1200-700 BC). The Urartans were the main opponents of the Phrygians.

The central part of the museum, devoted to Hittite sculpture, features friezes inspired by military epics and monumental statues.

You will travel back in time with exhibits on the history of the people who lived in Anatolia for more than 10,000 years.

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations houses hundreds of thousands of fascinating ancient artefacts from the region. You will learn about every aspect of human history in Anatolia, from the Paleolithic Age to the more recent arrival of the Greeks and Romans. The relics of the museum are housed in two buildings dating from the Ottoman era.

These 15th-century buildings stand next to Ankara Castle. One of them was used to house a market of over 100 shops. You can spend an afternoon examining intriguing historical artifacts that trace the history of Anatolia, the Asian part of Turkey.Archaeological exhibitions will reveal the daily life of prehistoric and ancient peoples. Equipped with an audio headset, you will benefit from detailed explanations of the objects presented.

 In the lower part of the museum you can attend exhibitions on the Greek and Roman eras. You will learn about the inscription of the monument of Ancyra on the wall of an ancient temple: it tells the story of the first Roman emperor, whose reign extended to Turkey 2,000 years ago. The various objects from ancient Greek and Roman societies will fascinate you.

The museum is famous for its collection of objects belonging to the Hittites, whose presence in this area dates back to 2000 BC. J-.C. You will see bull-shaped containers, vases and various tools. You can also admire statues dedicated to kings and gods.

The numerous exhibitions deal with various eras, from hunter-gatherers of the Paleolithic age (more than 8,000 years BC), to the Lydian, Urartean and late Hittite periods which preceded the arrival of the Romans.

PRESIDENTIAL COMPLEX IN BEŞTEPE DISTRICT :

PRESIDENTIAL NATION LIBRARY

The library serves the readers with a seating capacity of 5,500 people on an area of 125,000 m².

The collection includes 2,000,000 printed books and 2,000,000 issues of 12,500 printed journals. In addition, in 56 database contents accessed; 550,000 e-books, 6,500,000 electronic theses and 120,000,000 articles, reports, etc. belonging to nearly 60,000 e-journals. are available. 

The presentation services of these information resources to the readers are provided with a modern library understanding. Millet Library is the largest library in our country and aims to be among the world's leading libraries in terms of its collections and services.

The library collection continues to diversify and enrich with the addition of its constantly evolving resources, as well as private collections of valuable people from Turkey and abroad.

BESTEPE MILLET MOSQUE

This mosque is worth a visit for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Known as the “people's mosque”, it was designed with a large outdoor area with fountains.

The green interior is charming and its unique lighting design is attractive.JULY 15 MARTYRS' MEMORIAL

On July 15, 2016, a people woke up to defend their values and their sovereignty. During the coup attempt carried out by a putchist branch of the army, the people faced in the large and small towns of Turkey. This evening more than 280 Turks died following the attacks of the army. This monument in front of the presidential palace symbolizes the people who raise the flag of the nation. This date of July 15, 2016 is a moment that no Turk will forget.PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY WHİTE HOUSEATATURK HOUSE MUSEUM

Atatürk Museum Mansion is a historic house museum in Ankara, Turkey. It was the residence of President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk between 1921 and 1932, during the early years of the Republic. The museum is situated on Çankaya St. within the Çankaya Campus. It is situated right beside the Çankaya Mansion.

The mansion was built as a vineyard lodge in the 19th century. In 1921, it was acquired by two Ankara citizens named Bulgurluzade Mehmet and Rıfat Bey. 

The municipality of Ankara transformed the house into a presidential residence for the use of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881–1938). On 30 May 1921, it was presented to Atatürk, who had to stay in the School of Agriculture and the master's house of Ankara Train Station following his arrival in Ankara on 27 December 1919 to start the Turkish War of Independence. 

The mansion became Atatürk's official residence witnessing important historical events during the Turkish War of Independence and the early years of the Republic. It was also the place where also Atatürk's reforms were planned. In 1932, the mansion became disused when a new residence, the Çankaya Mansion, aka the Pink Mansion ("Pembe Köşk"), was built next to it to meet the need of expanding functions.

In 1950, the mansion was opened to the public as a museum. In order not to become dilapidated, and to protect the exhibition items from deterioration, major maintenance works were started in 2002 that lasted until 2007. 

During these efforts, it was concluded that the site should be used as a historic house rather than as a museum to reflect its natural picture of that era. The Atatürk Museum Mansion was then reopened to the public on 19 April 2009. 

It was Atatürk's longest-staying residence in his life. It was also called the Army Mansion (Ordu Köşkü) after he transferred the building to the Turkish Army. Work out when and for how long to visit Ataturk House Museum and other Ankara attractions using our handy

Free time and night at the hotel

DAY 3 : ANKARA - YASSIHÜYÜK - SIVRIHISAR

After breakfast

YASSIHÜYÜK :

MIDAS TUMULUS & GORDION ANCIENT CITY

Galat Tomb “Mound O”

The tomb unearthed in 1954 as a result of an illegal excavation was named as “Tumulus O” at a later period by the excavation team of Gordion. During the past half-century, memorial tomb was damaged by the nature and human factors. It’s been saved from destruction by the intervention of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The stone blocks of the tomb, of which several drawings were made by the experts of the museum, were transferred to the new garden of the Gordion Museum after being enumerated. The tomb reconstructed in the garden of Gordion Museum in 1999 has been opened to the visitors.

Unique samples of each period are exhibited in a chronological order in Gordion Museum which was built in 1963 next to a small village with a population of 500 known as Yassıhöyük. There are works of early Bronze Age followed by the works of early Phrygian era which ended with King Midas. 

Handmade pots and pans belonging to early Iron Age, iron tools and textile production tools of early Phrygian time are among the works exhibited. In the new exhibition hall, a typical item pertaining to the demolished block dating back to 700 BC is exhibited in a panoramic display case. 

In the remaining part of the new hall, the imported old Greek Ceramic and the items belonging to Hellenistic and Roman Periods dating to the period between the 6th century BC and the 4th century AD are exhibited. In the last section of the hall, the visitors will be able to see the seals and coins found in Gordion.

Phyrigian Mounds

A wide area in the vicinity of Gordion is full of mounds in varying sizes dating back to the period between the last quarter of the 8th century BC and the middle of the 6th century BC. The mounds are the tombs of the Phrygian nobles and notables. The Great Mound, which is the second biggest mound of Turkey with its height of 55m and a diameter of 300m, has a magnificent appearance

SIVRIHISAR : 

SIVRIHISAR HISTORICAL HOUSES

Many historical houses, which bear the weight of time and are about to disappear between narrow roads, are being returned to their old glorious days with the restoration works initiated in accordance with the architecture.

The old wooden Sivrihisar Houses in Sivrihisar where the historical texture has not been spoiled and the streets of Sivrihisar, which are supported by street rehabilitation, with old cobblestone narrow streets, give the feeling of a journey in history. Sivrihisar is one of our cities that can significantly preserve the old city texture. This charming corner of Anatolia, which has been a cradle for many scholars and cultures throughout its history, was the scene of Turkish settlement during the Seljuk period; Equipped with architectural structures such as mosques, madrasahs, inns and baths, it has developed in the character of a Turkish city. 

Old houses have a special place and importance in this development and historical texture. The arrangement of bricks on the walls of the buildings built with different and meaningful shapes, which you may not encounter very often in Anatolia, are works of art. 

Many historical houses, which bear the weight of time and are about to disappear between narrow roads, are being returned to their old glorious days with the restoration works initiated in accordance with the architecture.

ZAIMAĞA MANSION

Sivrihisar was very active in March 1922. With the participation of the Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal and İsmet Pasha, very important decisions are taken regarding the war in Zaimağa Mansion. Meanwhile, Mustafa Kemal invites the Executive Board of Deputies (Council of Ministers) to Sivrihisar to discuss the ceasefire proposal made by the Entente States and decide on the answer to be given. 

The Council of Ministers meeting is held in Zaimağa Mansion on March 24, 1922. This meeting takes its place in history as the first Council of Ministers meeting held outside of Ankara.

METIN YURDANUR OPEN AIR MUSEUM & CULTURE AND ART HOUSE AND SCULPTURE GARDEN

Turkey's first open-air sculpture museum

In 2011, in order to promote our liven up the date and county of Culture and Tourism Ministry, with the support of Eskisehir Governor and Sivrihisar Municipality, by Sivrihissar sculptor Text Yurdanur, Armenian Church near Created Turkey's first Open Air Sculpture Museum. 

Landscaping was made to the Museum area by Sivrihisar Municipality in 2017-2018. Turkey has cost the sculptor has a total of 200 work on the outside and dormitories Text Yurdanur Turkey.Under the leadership of Sivrihisar Municipality, our world-famous sculptor Metin Yurdanur from Sivrihisar, with a great effort, is the most important museum that has been brought to Eskişehir, with more than 100 gigantic sculptures lined up on those rocks of Sivrihisar. 

Not to be in Turkey, very few examples in the world. Who gave life to Metin Yurdanur with his exquisite art in this museum? 

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Kazım Karabekir, Nene Hatun, Yaşar Kemal, Yunus, Karacaoğlan, Abidin Dino, Bektashi Dervish Gülbaba, Alaaddin Keykubad, minstrel Muzaffer Sarısözen, Nasreddin Hodja, unnamed heroes of the War of Independence, women carrying weapons with oxen, our martyrs, fishermen , miners, ballerinas and more ..

ARMENIAN CHURCH

There are bell towers on both sides of the church built in 1881. Since it is made of red cut stone, the building, also called Red Church, is adorned with vaguely frescoes. There is a baptism room at the back of the church and the priest's room in the south. 

The following is written in the inscription of the Church: "A church was built in the name of the holy trinity (SURP YERRORTUTYUN) with the help of the members of the congregation. Under the rule of Patriarch Nerses, the faithful community of Sivrihisar, the unforgettable Surp Yerrortutyun Church was built in 1881 by the architect Mintaş Panoyat. "

SIVRIHISAR CLOCK TOWER

The Clock Tower was built in 1899 by the then district governor Mahmut Bey. It was built on a high rock mass so that it can be easily seen from all sides of the district. It is made of cut stones and has clocks on all four sides. It works with weekly arming. It rings every hour with a brass mallet. It is one of the symbols of Sivrihisar.KILIÇ MASJID MINARET

Mescitsiz Minaret, Kılıç Minaret. It is said that Sivrihisar was conquered with a sword and because it was the first mosque to be recited based on a sword. According to another rumor, it takes its name from the Kılıç tribe of the Oghuz tribes. The mosque, which was completely made of wood, was destroyed and only the minaret remained today.AZIZ MAHMUD HÜDAYI MOSQUE

Built in 591 by Aziz Mahmud Hüdâyî and named after him, the mosque was rebuilt in 1893 and was called Yeni Mosque instead of Aziz Mahmud Hüdâyî Mosque. It was built in a wooden style with a large middle and half domes around it. 

Its minaret was built in 1894. There are two generations under cheers. It is understood that the height of the first belt was not considered sufficient during construction and it was raised. Aziz Mahmud Hüdâyî, the founder of the Celvetiyye sect, is both a sheikh and a poet. The great Sufi of the period lived between 1543 and 1623.

KURSUNLU MOSQUE

Sivrihisar's Sheikh Baba Yusuf in Istanbul II. It is stated that Bayezid Madrasa was inaugurated, and gave an opening lesson in the Bayezid Mosque during the first Friday prayer. 

The mosque in the district center was built by Sheikh Baba Yusuf. According to its inscription, the date of construction is 1492. 

The building has a single dome in plan. It has a three-domed narthex and a graceful minaret to the right of the mosque and a fountain in front of it. 

The last congregation façade and the minaret are built of cut stone, the other parts are cut stone and three rows of bricks. The last congregation place consists of two thin side wall extensions and two masonry feet in a square shape and has three domes. One of the most striking features of the mosque is its walls. 

The wall thickness was 1.32 m on the last congregation wall and 1.48 m on the other walls. This mosque was built in 1343 on the place of the mosque built by Hoca İbrahim, son of Hacı Osman. 

The tomb of Sheikh Baba Yusuf's father Halil Hodja and his son Veli Hamdi Baba is located in the tomb next to the mosque.

ALEMŞAH CUP

A beautiful example of Seljuk art, Alemşah Cupola, located opposite the Ulu Mosque in Sivrihisar District, was built in 1328 for his brother Sultan Şah, who was martyred by Melikşah. 

It is a two-storey square planned building made of cut stone. Bricks are also used in its construction. There is a mummy section on the ground floor of the tomb. The motifs frequently used by the Seljuks are found in the mummy's door decorations. 

This section is made of 13 marble cut blocks and each section is decorated with five different motifs. 

Here, fish, stars, geometric interlocking knit and hook motifs are seen. The tomb with a round body from the outside is covered with a dome inside and a pyramidal cone outside.

ULU MOSQUE

Sivrihisar Great Mosque, which is one of the most important representatives of wooden pillar and wooden ceiling mosques in Anatolia, was registered in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2016.The mosque was built in 1274, one of the followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and II. It was built by Emineddin Mikail, one of the regents of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev.

The roof of Sivrihisar Ulu Mosque, which is established on an area of 1485 square meters, carries 67 wooden poles. Six of these poles are decorated with motifs. 

The upper parts of the poles are decorated with rosettes, palmettes, geometric and floral motifs.Byzantine capitals were also used on the poles.

The pulpit of the mosque was built by Ibn-i Mehmet from Khorasli by the crossing method. The pulpit, each frame of which is a product of fine craftsmanship, resembles an original work of art.

The minaret of the mosque, which has four entrance doors, is written in the inscription that it was built by Hacı Habib, son of Osman, in 1409. Beautiful examples of Sivrihisar rug weaving can also be seen in the mosque.

Free time and night at the hotel thermal & Spa

DAY 4 & DAY 5 : HOTEL SPA THERMAL CENTER

You are free to fully enjoy the thermal and spa complex

It is the best to live unique moments with your family and to share happiness and peace with them ...

Everyone, big and young, has the right to rest and have fun as a family after tiring days!

Let the children enjoy different activities all day long, you can enjoy the thermal miracle reinforced with wellness products in SPA. Afterwards, the whole family will come together at the tables where you will meet the insatiable tastes somehow ...

With the Afyon Family Holiday concept, where you can enjoy all the beauties you expect from your holiday, you will have fun and refresh while both you and your family are resting.

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While the Thermal Wellness programs implemented in Afyon by experts who know the power of Thermal and the wonders of Wellness continue to bring their guests together with health, the uniqueness of the service offered is documented with the awards received worldwide. Now is the time to combine the perfect comfort with the goodness of Termal Wellness!

Free time and night at the hotel thermal & Spa

DAY 6 : FRIGYA THE OTHER CAPPADOCIA OF TURKEY PART 1

After breakfast

The Land Of Midas, The Phrygians

It was the Phrygian invaders who drove the Hittites back to south-eastern Anatolia. Gordion was their capital, whose famous knot was untied by Alexander the Great just before his great march east, to India.

It was the Phrygian invaders who drove the Hittites back to south-eastern Anatolia. Gordion was their capital, whose famous knot was untied by Alexander the Great just before his great march east, to India.

Phrygia reached its peak in the 8th century under the reign of Midas, the king who had the power to turn everything into gold and who, to heal himself from it, had plunged into the Pactole River (Gediz) who, since then day-la flows in gold flakes .

Farmers, winegrowers, great breeders of horses and sheep, the Phrygians, nomads, came from Thrace, Transcaucasia to settle towards the sources of Sangarios (Sakarya), in the triangle of Ankara-Eskişehir - Afyon, city of culture poppy, occupied for 500 years the scene of Anatolia (xıı evııe centuries BC), collecting the heritage of the Hittites, settling in the ruins of their cities and clashing like them with the Assyrians.

Allies of the Ourarteans and the Trojans. They were inspired by Troy for the construction of their capital, Gordion, and the wife of the Trojan King Priam, Hecube, was a Phrygian.

Their main worship was that of the grandmother, Ma, whom they renamed Kybele (Mountain), Anatolian personification of all the reproductive energies of nature.

The influence exerted by Phrygian artisans on the art of Anatolia was considerable. They excelled, in fact, in working with wood and marquetry for which they used cedar, juniper, maple, poplar, pear, pine and yew. They were masters of bronze and ironwork, other metals (remarkable founders and blacksmiths). They mined for silver, lead, hematite, mica, onyx and ivory. 

Skillful weavers, they used wool, flax, hemp, and enriched their fabrics with embroidery of gold threads, a technique they were said to have invented. The weaving of geometrically patterned rugs with which they adorned their wooden houses was also a Phrygian specialty.

Along with these talents, they say they have developed the talents of musicians too; the invention of cymbals, the triangle, the syrinx

AYAZINI

It is known that Ayazini Village, which can be reached by going 4.7 kilometers further to the right from the 27th kilometer of Afyonkarahisar-Eskişehir highway, has been used as a settlement since the Phrygian Period. Family and single-person rock tomb rooms from the Roman and Byzantine periods, churches and rock settlements belonging to the Byzantine Period are carved works because the land is suitable for this type of settlement. There are masterpieces of art such as lion burial chambers, columned tomb rooms and a church carved into the rock with exterior and interior architecture. In addition, there is the Avdalaz Castle, where the rock mass was carved and turned into a settlement and contains a cistern. Tourism festivals are held in the town every year.

AYAZINI ROCK HOUSES

The tuff formation rocky area located at the entrance of Ayazini town of İhsaniye District and on the left side of the road in the town was transformed into settlements by being carved in places in the Early Byzantine Period. Some houses have one room, some are carved side by side and on top of each other, adjacent to each other or separately. Some are reached by steps, while others are reached through tunnel-like passages from inside. Some rooms have benches for sitting, niches of various sizes to hold furniture and lighting equipment. 

The rock houses on both sides of the entrance of the Avdalaz Valley are large and multi-storey on the left side, and in this rock settlement, there are large and deep depressions used as stoves and warehouses in the middle space, with rows of seats side by side, on the circular wall in the wide middle section reached by an inclined tunnel exit. Next to this section, a toilet called Turkish style carved into the rock was built in the small room with a slight elevation. 

The hole of the toilet was opened out of the rock. There is also the same toilet in the rock settlement on the right side of the road. At the upper end of the Avdalaz Valley, the rock mass, which is called the castle, was carved one within the other and one on top of the other and transformed into a multi-volume settlement, like today's apartments. There is a deeply carved cistern on the floor of this rock.

AYAZINI ROCK TOMBS

It is known that Ayazini Town has been used as a settlement since the Phrygian period. It is in the form of family and single-person rock tombs belonging to the Roman and Byzantine periods, some of them were carved as double floors. The fact that the cemetery of Ayazini Town is in the same place gives an important information in terms of the people using the same place. On the facades of the grave chambers, there are triangular pediment, columnar, front space, arched vessel tombs inside the room that is entered through a door. Some of them are decorated with lion reliefs, and one of them is reliefs of the tomb owner wife and husband.

AYAZINI CHURCH

It is a church carved into the rock in the tuff steep rocky roadside at the entrance of Ayazini Town in İhsaniye District. The characteristic of the church structure is that it has an apse and a domed exterior carved into the rock surface. It is a monastery structure built in the 1000s with the rock rooms adjacent to it.

AVDALAS CASTLE

It is a multi-storey and multi-chambered rock mass with a cistern carved into tuff rock and was used as a settlement

MOUNTAIN FRIGYA YAZILIKAYA VALLEY

The Yazılıkaya Platform, chosen by the Phrygians as a religious center, is located in the Yazılıkaya Valley, which is decorated with rock monuments.Yazılıkaya Cybele Faith Center and its surroundings are protected by the Phrygian Castles where the military noble class live. and to this important center; It is reached by an asphalt road of 75 km from Eskişehir, 39 km from Çifteler and 30 km from Seyitgazi. Gordion is the capital for Phrygians; The most powerful political center of the state, the city of Midas has also been the most important religious center since the beginning of the kingdom.

YAZILIKAYA 

It is located at the south end of Yazılıkaya Valley, just west of Yazılıkaya village. It was founded on the Yazılıkaya plateau, which consists of high and steep tuff rocks. It is a settlement protected by Akpara Castle, Pişmiş Castle, Gökgöz Castle and Kocabaş Castle located higher, keeping the roads leading to the valley from the west and north under control. It is 650 m long and 320 m wide. It is 60-70 m high from the valley floor. It is thought that the city was surrounded by walls during the Phrygian period.

Today, not a single stone belonging to the city wall is preserved in its place. However, foundation slots cut in the form of steps are observed at certain points of the rocks surrounding the settlement like a natural wall. These slots suggest that there are more than one fortifications in some places.

The main entrance of the city is in the east direction. The ramp road leading to the bedrock is known as the King's Road. Figurative reliefs are carved on the rock masses that limit the road along the ramp. In the sprawl area of the city, on the plateau, monumental-scale stepped altars carved from the bedrock;

The most important structures are two vaulted rock tunnels with entrances starting from the plateau and descending by rock stairs, and the monumental rock cisterns on the lower terrace in the southwest direction. On the high and steep volcanic rocks surrounding the settlement, there are many cult structures and chamber tombs consisting of monumental scale façades, stepped horses / altars and niches.

This place has been promoted to a privileged position by being equipped with numerous and most monumental religious monuments. This situation shows that the city of Midas is almost the religious metropolis of the region and that the Phrygians respect it as a holy city. Gordion is the capital for Phrygians; The most powerful political center of the state, the city of Midas has been the most important religious center since the beginning of the kingdom. 

After the political collapse of the kingdom, Midas City was not abandoned, and Phrygian rock structures continued to be used with some additions and changes during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Yazılıkaya ruins, which are eligible to be nominated for inclusion in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage list, stubbornly resist all kinds of negative external influences with its unique and unique monuments in the world.

MIDAS MONUMENT

The Midas Monument, or Written Rock, is the most magnificent example of Phrygian rock façades. It is located on the northeastern skirt of the Midas city plateau, on a rock mass projecting forward.

It was first examined and sketched in 1800 by W. M. Leake et al. This drawing by G. Koehler has a special place as it is the first drawing to give an idea about the general appearance of Phrygian façades, despite many errors and deficiencies. In 1834 Ch. Texier examined the monument and made its engraving. This is the first and only engraving to reflect the monument's original and all its glory.

The monument was named after the word Midai in the Phrygian inscription on the flattened bedrock in the upper left part of the monument. Local people named the monument as Written Rock because of the inscriptions on it. Both names are used today. Facing east, the monument is 17 meters high, 16.5 meters wide. Its height from the ground is 1.20-1.80 meters. The apex acroterium consists of two opposing circles. The pediment and façade wall is decorated with a rich decoration of geometric motifs. In the center of the monument, there is a large niche symbolizing the door. This is the most sacred part where the statue of the goddess Matar is placed during religious ceremonies.

What is written on the Midas Monument ?

There are Phrygian inscriptions on the monument. The first inscription is engraved on the flattened bedrock in the upper left of the monument. It is 11 meters long. Here the name of King Midas is read. The second inscription is on the right side frame. It is written from left to right laterally in the space between the decoration and the frame edge. It is 4.75 meters long.

The word father is interesting. Although it can be read, the first of these inscriptions is related to the whole monument in terms of location. The second is more specific. In addition, there are a few Phrygian words that can hardly be identified with the naked eye, on either side of the second frame surrounding the niche and at the bottom of the decoration to the right of the niche. These were scraped quite roughly and superficially. It is important to mention the name of the Mother Goddess Matar in these.

The inscription inside the niche to the left of the monument starts from the left wall of the niche, continues on the back wall and right wall. It is 4.45 meters long. Archaeological excavations were carried out in front of the monument in 1936 and 1937. A courtyard (17mx19m) inclined northward from under the embankment of 3 meters thick in places on the bedrock, a smooth floor carved into the bedrock belonging to a gallery with columns in the south and 4 column bases were unearthed. Gallery extending in the east-west direction it is bordered by a large niche. The researchers agree that there is a large open-air cult complex dedicated to the Mother Goddess Matar, consisting of a monumental façade, an open courtyard and a colonnaded gallery.

First Inscription

It is located on the flattened bedrock on the upper left of the pediment. It is written from left to right in a curved way starting from the left corner of the pediment towards the acrodes. It is 11 meters long. Letter lengths are between 0.45 meters and 0.40 meters. The words Fire and Midai are also seen in the inscription.

Second Inscription

It is on the right side frame of the monument. It is written from left to right. It is 4.75 meters long. Letter size is 0.25 meters.

Third Inscription

The inscription inside the niche to the left of the monument starts from the left wall of the niche, continues on the back wall and right wall. It is 4.45 meters long. Letter size is 0.40- 0.45 meters.

GERDEKKAYA TOMB MONUMENT

Gerdekkaya Tomb Monument; It was carved into the eastern face of a large rock mass in Doğanlı Valley, 500 m southwest of Çukurca village. In the Doric order, its triangular pediment and entablature are in the form of a temple façade carried by two columns.

Behind the monumental entrance hall, there are two burial chambers side by side, entered through two separate doors. There are arched burial basins on the side and rear walls of the rooms. The tomb, which was dated to the Hellenistic Age (3-1 century BC), continued to be used with some additions and changes in the Roman and Byzantine periods. It was restored by Eskişehir Museum Directorate in 1991.

FAIRY CHIMNEYS SEYDILER

By most sources' 2. There are many large and small fairy chimneys in the Phrygian Valley, which is defined as Cappadocia.

Fairy chimneys seen in volcanic lands are columnar, pyramidal column-like landforms caused by flooding waters on the slopes, formed during different erosion processes. Due to the geological structure of Afyonkarahisar province, there are many fairy chimneys in different shapes, with or without hat, in İhsaniye, İscehisar, Bayat and Bolvadin districts located on volcanic land.

Today, in the Phrygian Valley, which is spread over the region within the provincial borders of Eskişehir, Kütahya and Afyon and contains traces of the Phrygian civilization and ancient artifacts, the most fairy chimneys are found in Afyonkarahisar provincial borders due to its geological structure.

One of the most impressive fairy chimney groups among these is undoubtedly Seyildi Fairy Chimneys.

This natural beauty, consisting of numerous fairy chimneys scattered in the town of Seyildi in the town of Iscehisar and in the surrounding valleys, fascinates those who see it.

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DAY 7 : FRIGYA THE OTHER CAPPADOCIA OF TURKEY PART 2

After breakfast

DÖGER CARVANSARAY

It is in Döğer Town of İhsaniye District. It is an Ottoman work built by Murat II. It is an exemplary building with its two-storey inn section, two sections with camellia and an iwan-shaped crown door. The two-storey inn has upper rooms where the passengers can sleep; the ground floor is the resting place. Two of the rooms are domed and the other is covered with arched vaults. The iwan in the middle is a mosque. The outside and roof of the building are covered with two domes, local tuff and cut stone. Restoration works were carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1991-93.

ÜÇLERKAYASI

There are rock settlements belonging to the Roman and Byzantine periods, monumental burial chambers, Roman tombs and water cisterns on the upper part of the rocks in and around Üçlerkayası village of İhsaniye district. Some of the multi-storey rock settlements around the large rock mass that gave rise to the name Üçlerkayası have not been reached yet. In addition, the fairy chimneys and ancient roads seen around attract the attention of tourists.

FRIG VALLEY - MEMEÇ ROCK CHURCH

It is a church carved into the middle of the tuff steep rocky surface on the road to Emre Lake, about 4 kilometers southeast of the İhsaniye District of Döğer Town. The outer wall of the front part of the church is destroyed and can be seen openly. It is a monastery structure built between the 8th and 10th centuries with the rock chambers adjacent to it.

MEMEÇ ROCKS

Approximately 4 kilometers southeast of Döğer, it is a large rocky rock on the road to Emre Lake, its south surface is steep and the other faces are partially at the ground level. On the steep south surface, churches, burial chambers and shelters were opened during the Byzantine period. The most important of these is the church space in the middle. There are arched triple apnis niches carved into the rock in the front space. This could be a chapel. 

The upper and front sections of the rock were broken and fragmented. Although the interior part of the church is quite fragmented, it is understood from the remaining upper parts that the apse is separated by a three-arched entrance. In the apse, it is understood that there is a priest place and the upper dome of a four-legged and arched place with broken feet remains. Other shelter and burial chambers are simple built. The upper surface of the rock is BC. 

It is filled with rocks, seats, altars and water pools belonging to the first thousand. On the left side of the rock, a small hill was carved into it and used as a shelter. On the skirt of this mound, there are remains of foundations and sherds of pottery. It is thought to belong to the Byzantine period.

EMRE LAKE

Emre Lake in the Phrygian Afyonkarahisar Valley offers visitors a reflection of thousands of years of history. Emre Lake, located near the town of Döğer in İhsaniye district, allows you to see the many beauties of the Phrygian valley. The area of the pond is approximately 5 km² and the depth is greater than 3 meters in some areas.It is a good place for bird watchers.

Millennial landforms, rocky tunnels, monumental tombs and cisterns. Strolling through the region, you may be fascinated. Emre Gölü is a beautiful peaceful lake at its most beautiful in late May. There are several very striking rock formations on the shores of the lake and indeed in the water.

The most impressive is called the Kırkmerdivenler Kayalığı (40 Steps Rock) although you have a hard time making out the steps - it's a good vantage point though. On the slope just behind Kırkmerdivanler Kayalığı, a featureless stone building becomes more interesting once you enter it where you will find the floor carved from old tombs. What looks like stones from a Byzantine church are scattered across the floor while the walls were once plastered and carved with a lovely tulip pattern.

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DAY 8 : AFYON

After breakfast

The word "afyon", which is called Afyonkarahisar, is the Latin word "opium", which is used for the sap of the poppy plant used in medicine in medicine, changed over time in spelling and pronunciation. The word "opium" has become "opium" after "afium", "aphiom", "aphion".

The "Karahisar Castle", which has a history of approximately 3 thousand 350 years, is located in the south of the city on a trachyte rock mass at 226 meters above the ground. The castle was built as a shelter for his soldiers during the Arzava Expedition in 1344 BC by the Hittite King Mursil II, and the castle was called Hapanova Castle (High Hill City).

The oldest name of the city, which was established as a village on the slopes of Hapanova Castle during the Phrygian period, is Akronio. It is understood that this name was written as Akronium on coins, in Latin inscriptions and other sources during the Roman period. Akrones, Akroenos, are the modified forms of the Latin form among the people and later in the Byzantine period.

After the Battle of Manzikert, with the order of Sultan Mesut I, Karaşar Turks settled on the skirts of the Akronium Castle and later the castle was named Karahisar. Karahisar and its surroundings were called "Karahisar-ı Owners" due to the title of "Owner" of Seljuk Vizier Sahib Ata Fahreddin Ali. Karahisar-ı Sahip means "Vizier's Karahisarı".

The name of the province is also mentioned in the Ottoman archives as "Karahisar-ı Sahip", and it is estimated that the name Afyonkarahisar was used locally in this period. Since the first years of the Republic, it has been known as "Afyonkarahisar", and in Atatürk Nutuk, it has used the name Afyonkarahisar in 34 different places.

 Afyonkarahisar is at a crossing and crossroads due to its geographical location. Due to such a geographical location, the Hittites had to pass through here while on their way to Arzava, the Phrygians settled in this region, "Apemeia" became the center for the Persians, the army of Alexander the Great fought in this region and then shared Anatolia, The roads with veins crossed at Afyonkarahisar, and the Byzantines used the area as a military base. For Arabs and later Turks, Afyonkarahisar meant that Anatolia should be taken first in order to be taken.The Battle of Miryakefalon, which had an important place in the settlement process of the Turks in Anatolia, was held on these lands, became a base for the Seljuks, the Ottomans attacked the Karamanids here to unite Anatolia under the Ottoman flag, and the Greeks who wanted to capture Anatolia formed a base here. Great Leader Atatürk ruled the Great Offensive, which was an extremely important point in the War of Independence, in Kocatepe in these lands.

AFYONKARAHISAR CASTLE

Afyonkarahisar Castle, located on a volcanic rock mass at an altitude of 226 meters, was built in 1350 BC by the Hittite Emperor II. During the time of Mursil, it was used as a fortified position in the Arzava Expedition and was named Hapanuva. The castle witnessed important conflicts during the Byzantine and Seljuk times.

At the summit of the castle, the cultural traces of the Phrygians who lived in Anatolia between 1200 and 700 BC are encountered, and there are many worship places dedicated to the Mother Goddess Kybele and 4 large cisterns (water pits). Its walls were repaired in 1235 by the architect Bedrettin Gevhertaş, who was the master of the castle during the time of the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat, and a small mosque and a palace were built next to it. In 1573, the Ottoman Sultan II. By the order of Selim, the bastions, cisterns and tower were repaired by Mahmut Bey.ULU MOSQUE - AFYONKARAHISAR

Mosque, wooden architecture; It is one of the unique examples of the Anatolian Seljuk period with its glazed brick, lozenge-sliced brick minaret.

The mosque has a trapezoidal plan, close to rectangular, and was built by Sahipata Nusratüddin Hasan in 1272-77. The outer walls are lined with cut stone. They are built with rubble stone. While the top cover was previously earth-roofed, in recent repairs and restorations, it was covered with a high pyramidal roof and covered with zinc.

The mosque is seated on forty wooden columns out of eight in five rows. Column capitals placed on wooden columns are made of fake stalactites and diamond slices. It has three gates opening to the east, west and north. There is a repair inscription on the east-facing door.Accordingly, the mosque was repaired by Muinüddin İsa Bey, son of Muzafferuddin Devle Bey, in H.742 (M.1341). In addition, there is an inscription in Turkish on the door opening to the north.

The mihrab is made of marble and it is written "Ayet-el Kürsi" in three lines. The two-winged pulpit door with Seljuk style wood carving is the work of Neccar Emir Hac Bey. Geometric and floral motifs are embroidered on wooden beams with colored madder.

HISTORICAL AFYONKARAHISAR MANSIONS

There are around 400 houses in Afyonkarahisar, which have a historical texture, are registered as immovable cultural assets that need to be protected, and are protected from their exterior. These houses, which are taken under protection in the urban site, are the first settlements of the city around the castle.

The historical houses of Afyonkarahisar, which are examples of civil architecture, are located in the neighborhoods around Karahisar Castle and Hıdırlık foothills and the castle. . While the neighborhoods in the old settlements of the city of Afyonkarahisar create a natural texture, the neighborhoods established after the city's fire (1902) consist of streets that intersect in the form of a grid. Very smooth and rational urban planning is observed in these neighborhoods that are designated as protected areas.The spaces that make up Afyonkarahisar houses are located at certain points according to their functions. Most of the auxiliary spaces are located on the lower floor and the main spaces are on the upper floor. Auxiliary spaces, kitchen, bathroom, WC, laundry, on the ground floor; The places where daily life takes place, eating, drinking, sitting and lying are located on the upper floor.

Planned in 6 months after the great fire that broke out in Afyonkarahisar city in 1902 and completed in less than 3 years, none of these buildings are similar to each other and do not obstruct each other's views. The masters who make the best use of daylight also made the best use of the south and north winds. The historical Afyon Houses, which have been restored and brought to tourism, serve as a restaurant, cafe, boutique hotel.There are 18 neighborhoods within the Urban Site. There are 214 residences, 16 mosques, 10 tombs, 14 fountains, 3 baths, 1 inn, 1 covered bazaar, 1 church ruins in this area. Some of the residences in the urban protected area have been restored and are visited by people from the surrounding and from outside the province. 

Generally, tourists who go to Afyon Castle visit Afyonkarahisar Historical Houses while going towards the city center. Some mansions in this area (such as Mihrioğlu Mansion, Şehitoğlu Mansion) have been opened to tourism and have been turned into tourist facilities where visitors can relax and taste local dishes.

GEDİK AHMET PAŞA (İMARET) MOSQUE

Imaret Mosque, together with the bath and madrasa, forms a kulliye. It was built by Architect Ayaz Ağa by Gedik Ahmet Pasha, one of the viziers of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, during the period of Anatolian Beylerbeylik (AD 1472). It is known as the "Imaret Mosque" among the people. It is divided by an arch in the middle and is covered by two successive domes. Three small domes cover the rooms on both sides that open out. 

The last congregation place in the north is covered with a dome with six round columns and five pointed arches. There are two rows of windows on the east, west and north walls, and three on the qibla wall. 

The walls of the mosque are decorated with handwriting and geometric patterns, and the upper windows are decorated with colored glass. The embroidery was made by Abdüssamed's son Hasan.

Its single-balcony minaret is decorated with grooved twisted shapes, and the grooves are covered with dark blue glazed bricks. It was restored by the Foundations Administration in 1940, and the calligraphy in the mosque was written by İsmail Hakkı Altınbezer and applied by Avni Master without spoiling its old character.

The sound insulation system in the fountain built in the 1950s attracts attention with its interesting acoustic feature. Despite the fact that there is a water gathering place in between, the voice of the person performing the ablution under a column is astonished to reach the person who does the ablution clearly.

STONE MEDRESSE (GEDIK AHMET PASHA MADRASI)

It was built as a part of the complex by architect Ayaz Ağa, on a terrace that is higher than the bath and mosque in the southeast of Gedik Ahmet Pasha Mosque. It is a rectangular building with cut stone pavement, 2 large and 24 small domes. Its entrance is in the west. It is a typical example of Ottoman madrasahs, which consist of a courtyard in the middle, 7 cells opening to porches and porticos on both sides of the courtyard, and a classroom and a summer iwan. According to what is learned from the foundation, the madrasa was built after the mosque and imaret. At the entrance, on both sides of the courtyard, there are four marble poles and porches with five domes on each of the arches, and the portico and cell domes are flattened and without rim. Evliya Çelebi, in his Seyahatname: “…. And has a madrasah, 70 cells. It has students and students. The rank in the temple of the professor is a great madrasah and… ”.

The madrasa was located in the thirties before 1543-1544 and in the fifties before 1565-1566. XX. The building, which was used as a madrasah until the beginning of the century, was repaired in the first years of the Republic and served as the Museum Depot (1931), the Museum Depot from 1933 to 1971, then it was empty for many years, after the repair and restoration, the Turkish Islamic Its works were used as its Museum.

BEDESTEN BAZAAR

Bedesten; It means the covered bazaar where cloth jewelery and similar valuable items are sold. This market culture has come from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. 

Afyonkarahisar is one of the cities with bedesten and still continues its main function today. The bazaar, which was rebuilt in 1914, consists of seventy-one shops lined up side by side. 

There are woolen thread, lace thread, handwriting, cheesecloth, fabric and all kinds of sewing-embroidery materials in these shops that mainly work on haberdashery. You can find needle lace, booties, lace and embroidery works belonging to Afyonkarahisar region in Bedesten. In addition, local clothes, henna bags and covers used at weddings can also be seen.

TASHAN (HOCA UVEYS HANI)

Afyonkarahisar center is in Umurbey District, Yemeniciler Bazaar. The building, also known as Hoca Üveys Han, XVII. It was built by Kadı Abdullah Efendi in the middle of the century, in a close-to-square plan and two-storey, with the contributions of eater craftsmen. The inn was built as a masonry of rubble stone. 

The stones are in rows and rows of bricks are used between them. There are hedgehog-like protrusions on the arch ribs of the brick structure, the vaulted passage, the porch in front of the door on the second floor and the eaves. 

In the building, cut stone was used on the doorsteps and pediments of the door, window and doorway stones and the second floor arch legs. The main entrance is in the south corner and has a large arch and double doors. There are glazed chambers on both sides of the vaulted entrance.

There is an open courtyard in the middle of the building. Inside, the rooms open to the courtyard. The middle arch on the south wall of the first floor was later closed by a double door with a triangular pediment. There is a round window between the pediments. There are doors and windows in different sizes on the north wall. There is a grooved porch between the floors. The exit to the second floor is provided by stone and wooden stairs in the west direction. 

There are porticoes in four directions on the second floor. Second floor rooms open to these porches. The porticoes have brick ribs and pointed arches. The room windows of the upper floor are small and square. 

Small shops were built in the southeast direction, and adjacent shops were built in the southwest and northwest. Taşhan, whose restoration was completed by Kütahya Regional Directorate of Foundations, was put into culture and tourism service in March 2018

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DAY 9 & DAY 10 : HOTEL SPA THERMAL CENTER

You are free to fully enjoy the thermal and spa complex

It is the best to live unique moments with your family and to share happiness and peace with them ...

Everyone, big and young, has the right to rest and have fun as a family after tiring days!

Let the children enjoy different activities all day long, you can enjoy the thermal miracle reinforced with wellness products in SPA. Afterwards, the whole family will come together at the tables where you will meet the insatiable tastes somehow ...

With the Afyon Family Holiday concept, where you can enjoy all the beauties you expect from your holiday, you will have fun and refresh while both you and your family are resting.

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Throughout history, thermal waters that people have used to find healing reach their highest level in Afyon with today's wellness applications.

A gateway to peace and health with different massage and SPA treatments that have been benefited from the Far East to Northern Europe throughout the world for centuries: Wellness.

The pursuit of goodness, innovation and freshness has always been in the lens of human beings. Thermal waters have always been at the key points of this quest from Hittites to Romans.

While the Thermal Wellness programs implemented in Afyon by experts who know the power of Thermal and the wonders of Wellness continue to bring their guests together with health, the uniqueness of the service offered is documented with the awards received worldwide. Now is the time to combine the perfect comfort with the goodness of Termal Wellness!

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DAY 11 : HOTEL – ANKARA – ANTALYA

After breakfast

We leave our hotel complex towards Ankara for the return flight to Antalya

Arrive Antalya and transfer

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