ACCOMMODATION - CAVE HOTELS & BOUTIQUE INNS

The accommodation is one of the true highlights of our Turkey tour. For the first four nights of our trip (and the last night also) we'll stay in a unique and beautiful cave hotel. The rooms of this hotel are literally carved out of the cliff overlooking the vibrant town of Urgup, and most date back to the 5th and 6th centuries! Although constructed hundreds of years ago, these spacious rooms are far from stuffy. Harwood floors, whitewashed walls, handcrafted furniture, carefully chosen lighting, and large windows overlooking Urgup give them the feeling of an elegant Mediterranean villa. Though the labyrinth of passageways running through the cliff to connect the various rooms will certainly remind you that you are indeed living in a cave! At the base of the hotel is a wonderful terrace with an outdoor fireplace surrounded by Turkish Pillows. Here you can relax and enjoy the wonderful view of the nighttime lights of Urgup.

Our second accommodation, where we'll spend two nights, also provides a unique experience - it occupies the building of a former Greek Orthodox monastery. Carefully restored, this small boutique hotel in the charming village of Guzelyurt is listed among the 'best small hotels in Turkey" as well as Alistair Sawday's "Special Places to Stay" guide. Facilities include a charming, family-run restaurant and a swimming pool.

Please note: For sessions of less than 4 people we will use a slightly different hotel in Urgup. This hotel is still a comfortable & charming cave hotel but it is of a slightly less luxurious standard than the cave hotel described above.