Aksaray

Where to Visit in Aksaray

Aksaray: is a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Aksaray Province and Aksaray District. Its population is 247,147 (2021). In 2021 the province had an estimated population of 429,069 distributed over about 7,659 km2 (2,957 sq mi).  The average elevation is 980 m (3,215 ft), with the highest point being Mt. Hasan  at 3,253 m (10,673 ft).

The city of Aksaray has a long history and was an important stopover point on the Silk Road that transited Anatolia for centuries. It is a pleasant mid-sized city with the Melendiz river running through it and several monuments dating back to the pre-Ottoman era as well as some impressive examples of government buildings from the early Turkish Republic that are gathered around the main square.

The nearest airport is Kapadokya Nevşehir Airport (NAV) which is 62.1 km away from the city.

First mentioned as Nenessa (Nenossos) in ancient Hittite texts, The town of Garsaura was named Archelaïs by Archelaus of Cappadocia, the last Cappadocian king. In Roman times, the town was known as Colonia and was a bishopric and an important military centre, holding an imperial aplekton. Of its bishops, Euphrasius was at the First Council of Nicaea in 325; Bosporus (who is mentioned in the correspondence of Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus) at the First Council of Constantinople in 381; Daniel at the Council of Ephesus in 431; Aristomachus (who was also a signatory of the letter of the bishops of the Roman province of Cappadocia Tertia, to which Colonia belonged, to Byzantine Emperor Leo I the Thracian about the killing of Proterius of Alexandria in 458) at the Council of Chalcedon in 451; Alexander at a council in Constantinople called by Patriarch Menas of Constantinople in 536; and Conon at the Trullan Council of 692. No longer a residential bishopric, Colonia in Cappadocia is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see. Colonia is also a titular Turkish metropolis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

The Umbrella Street, better known as “Şemsiyeli Sokak” is a popular attraction in Aksaray. During Ottoman times, the town was prosperous in part because of its proximity to Tuz Gölü (Lake Tuz), which was a primary source of salt for Anatolia.

The region came under the control of the Seljuk Turks after the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. The Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate they founded left important landmarks in and around Aksaray. The Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta. who visited the region in the 14th century, was impressed by the class of Muslim traders that had emerged in Aksaray and noted the urban centre as “a beautiful city, surrounded by waterways and gardens, with a water supply coming right to the houses of the city.”

In 1470 Aksaray was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire by İshak Pasha after a protracted struggle against the Karamanids. Many inhabitants of the city were relocated to Constantinople (recently captured by the Ottomans) where they were settled in a part of the city that also came to be named Aksaray.

How to Go to Aksaray
Aksaray has an international Airport and bus station. You can directly fly to Aksaray from many countries. There are also many options on domestic flight within Turkey. If you want to take a public bus then that is too available from most cities of Turkey. You can also choose to drive up to Aksaray in your own transport with many comfortable highways.

Aksaray Daily Sightseeing Tour Activities & Aksaray Daily Excursions
You can see most popular tour categories in Aksaray that Inca Tour Turkey caters for, as below;

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Inca Tour Turkey is skilled at creating special tailor-made tour itineraries to suit every client’s needs. You can choose from one of our ready-made Aksaray tour programs or you can create your own itinerary to suit your clients exact wished.

If you have a small group or F.I.T. Travellers to Turkey, as a Aksaray Tour Operator, we are here to help and give you the best service ever.

All Inclusive Vacations in Aksaray
Aksaray is one of the best destinations for all inclusive vacations all around the World. In Aksaray, you will find almost one thousand luxury hotels that offer all inclusive Aksaray holiday packages. Some hotels are based on ultra all inclusive providing ultra all inclusive services in Aksaray region.

What is all inclusive concept in Aksaray?
All inclusive means that you will get breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks interim meals in between. All local alcoholic beverages to include wine, beer, vodka, raki, gin and all cold and hot non-alcoholic beverages served at free of charge that comes through all inclusive concept in Aksaray. This includes the facilities of sauna, Turkish bath and such to be at your service at no charge however, any personal treatment service as massage would be an extra.

What is ultra all inclusive concept in Aksaray?
Ultra all inclusive means that you will get breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks interim meals in between. All local alcoholic beverages to include wine, beer, vodka, raki, gin and all cold and hot non-alcoholic beverages served at free of charge also some imported luxury beverages such as imported whiskey, vodka etc. that come through ultra all inclusive concept in Aksaray. This includes the facilities of sauna, Turkish bath and such to be at your service at no charge however, any personal treatment service as massage would be an extra.

As a Tour Operator in Aksaray, we combine daily sightseeing tours in Aksaray with this all inclusive concept and provide as a complete tour package. If you are planning a holiday tour to Aksaray, one of our all inclusive tour itineraries is definitely would suit you.

Some of our all inclusive tour packages starts from Istanbul with a domestic flight to Aksaray as a combined tour package on offer for you to take advantage of. Please check our escorted all inclusive tour packages in Aksaray.

If you are looking for a DMC in Aksaray, we are here to support you all the way with several different options available.

When you book your vacation in Aksaray with Inca Tour Turkey, you will not worry about any unexpected surprises and everything that you desire will be included in your package and in all-inclusive 5 star hotels of Aksaray with Inca Tour privilige.

Wedding events in Aksaray
Aksaray is a unique destination for the ones willing to have a special wedding ceremony. As a wedding planner in Aksaray, we provide the wedding venue whether indoor or outdoor, private beach party, henna night, wedding night organizations, complying with groom and bride’s special requests. If you require an equipment company, as an event organizer in Aksaray, we would be happy to provide all that you may need such as sound systems, decorations and entertainment along with many other availabilities. We also provide you all kinds of meal menus as per your request including Indian Cuisine with Jain, Veg or Non-Veg options. International cooks can prepare any dish you may like or bring your own chefs for an exclusive feast.

For large wedding groups in Aksaray, we can provide private charter flights, yacht cruise from Aksaray, private transportation, private sightseeing, private airport transfers, private assistance and decorations and all other exclusive requests to be done by us destination wedding company in Aksaray.

The wedding is one of the most special days of the couples and relatives. Our Company ‘Inca Tour Turkey’’ as an International Wedding Planner in Turkey, Aksaray, provides the best service for wedding groups for the wedding in Aksaray Turkey by combining the culture of each couple anywhere in the world with our culture ‘’hospitality’’ since we attach importance to the wedding will be held in Turkey. We are very happy to share the common joy with the wedding groups of different cultures who came from different parts of the world. Each wedding for us is a new culture and new friends. If you are looking for a destination wedding company in Aksaray, we are here to help.

Aksaray Conference, MICE and Events
Aksaray is one of the best destinations for Conference, MICE and Events. If you are looking for a new destination on your Conference, MICE and Events, as a Conference, MICE and Event in Aksaray, we can cater for your needs.

We can offer you many different luxury 5 star hotels with all inclusive hotel concept in line with your budget.

Aksaray Adventure Safaris & Aksaray Attractions
Aksaray is one of the most favourite destinations of the world for its adventure activities with its forests and two large streams, mountains, trail paths. As a tour operator in Aksaray, we can provide all types of adrenaline filled activities and popular attractions such as Adventure Safaris Aksaray, Horse Safari Aksaray, Jeep Safari Aksaray, Quad Safari Aksaray, Paint Ball Tour Aksaray, Scuba Diving from Aksaray, White Water Rafting as well as Turkish Bath Aksaray, Turkish Night Aksaray and many more on offer as Inca Tour Turkey, the destination management company.

Aksaray by Night
Turkey, as well as one of Europe’s most popular tourist cities attracting Aksaray Nightlife, in addition to the natural beauty of life with endless entertainment welcomes millions of visitors each year. Aksaray is the number one holiday destination for tourists from all around the world! You can find night clubs that are entertaining to the first light in the morning, small concerts for those who like live music, or rock-filled rock bars for every taste. With Inca Tour Turkey’s exceptional programs, you can get the best of Aksaray at night.

Aksaray has so many options for entertainment such as Turkish Night in Aksaray and if you have any special demand, we are ready to meet.

Aksaray Airport Transfer Services
We can provide you private airport transfer services in Aksaray. All you need to do is to inform us your arrival and departure times with flight codes and number of your pax.

Aksaray Car, Van and Bus/Coach Rental
We can provide you coaches, vans and rent a car in Aksaray upon your requests. All our vehicles are fully insured and has brand names that are equipped with all your necessities. If you need a rental company in Aksaray, we are happy to provide the best services at competitive rates.

Aksaray Airport Transfer Services
We can arrange Hotel accommodation in Aksaray, including 3 Star Hotel in Aksaray, 4 Star Hotel in Aksaray, 5 Star Hotel in Aksaray, Boutique Hotel in Aksaray or Budget Hotel in Aksaray.

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