What’s Included
Guided excavation work with Turkish archaeological teams (no prior experience needed)
Lectures and informal talks on Hittite, Roman, and Byzantine periods of the region
Private tours of Göreme cave churches, Derinkuyu underground city, and Ihlara Valley
All ground transfers within Cappadocia
8 nights in family-owned cave guesthouses with breakfast and dinner
Local lunches (sometimes picnic-style, depending on the dig site)
Entrance fees, expert guides, translator (if needed)

Highlights
🏺 Dig at an active archaeological site — and yes, you might actually uncover a real artifact
🧱 Explore hidden cave churches with frescoes most tourists never get to see
🌄 Sunset hike across Love Valley or Red Valley (depends on mood & weather)
🧠 Evening talks that feel more like storytime than school
🥣 Homemade Turkish meals — simple, but the kind you remember

Accommodation & Food
You'll stay in a cozy cave-style guesthouse, run by a local family who basically treat every guest like a cousin. Rooms are basic but comfy, and the breakfasts are always too big. Dinners usually involve slow-cooked meats, stuffed vegetables, lentil soup... and always, always bread.

Who is this for?
People who are curious and don’t mind a bit of dust
Anyone who loves ancient history, but doesn’t want to just read about it
Travelers who prefer meaningful experience over luxury (there’s no spa, sorry)
Solo adventurers, friends, or couples who like doing weird and wonderful things together

A Note Before You Book
This isn’t a hardcore dig-camp, but it’s also not a vacation with cocktails by the pool. Some days are hot, some trails are rocky, and the ground doesn’t always give up its secrets easily. But if you want to learn something real — about the land, the people, and the civilizations beneath your feet — this tour is worth it.