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Argos in Cappadocia

About…

Have you heard of Cappadocia? It’s a dreamlike location in Central Anatolia, where visitors tend to be awe-stricken by the honeycombed hills and gigantic rock faces that resemble that of another planet.  

The Hotel, Argos in Cappadocia, can be found amongst a restored ancient Hitties Monastery, giving this boutique hotel a unique twist. Now don’t be deterred, but each bedroom has been delightfully furnished within a cave. Yes, you and your guests will be staying in a cave for the duration of your holiday, but please dismiss any disillusion of a potential dank & gloomy stay. Instead, expect a blend of chic & traditional furnishings that create a romantic & soothing setting. The Hotel is interconnected by a series of underground tunnels, which ultimately give way to neatly trimmed gardens and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Uçhisar Fortress Foothills, Pigeon Valley and Mount Erciyes. 

Argos in Cappadocia hosts guests in an captivating blend of luxury, history and natural beauty nestled in the heart of Turkey's captivating Cappadocia region. Achieve a state of tranquillity, in the timeless charm of Cappadocia with these unique stone rooms, carved into the ancient caves. These rooms offer a cosy and intimate ambiance, where you can unwind in style amidst rustic yet elegant décor.

Argos in Cappadocia offers 71 guest rooms and suites across seven different ‘Mansions’, all of which sleep at least two guests – Standard Rooms, Suites, Junior Suites, Splendid Suites, Jacuzzi Suite and Deluxe Rooms. The impressive Deluxe categories accommodate a maximum of three guests. These rooms aim to deliver total comfort whilst displaying impressive antique Turkish rugs & fabric decorations of the region. If you feel that your holiday would not be complete without a private swimming pool, make sure to enquire about the Splendid Suites - these well-appointed luxury bedrooms have a fireplace and balcony, making this a popular choice for those seeking a little romance. The Suite and Splendid options’ are great choices for parties of up to four visitors.

As well as boasting distinctive & extraordinary bedrooms, Argos in Cappadocia invites its guests to enjoy the local cuisine in its restaurants that include SEKI, the most awarded and admired restaurant in the Cappadocia region. During your day, enjoy the communal swimming pool and fabulous vineyard and gardens, where fruits are picked from over 2,000 trees.

Key Sustainable Features…

Crucial to all our Travel Matters holidays is a truly Sustainable experience, so we are delighted to be partnering with Argos in Cappadocia and share their unbelievable story and ongoing pursuit to all things Sustainable! At the core of their vision is Heritage Conservation, Irrigation and Ecology; which has seen them win impressive accolades such as the Best Classic/Heritage Hotel for Turkey (International Hotel Awards 2019-20), Turkey’s Leading Heritage Hotel (World Travel Awards 2019), Best Sustainable Hotel for Europe (International Hotel Awards 2018-19) and Best Sustainable Hotel for Turkey (International Hotel Awards 2018-19). These are some of our favourite features -

• Drip irrigation system

• Purified spring water used to irrigate the hotel’s gardens and vineyards

• Solid waste recycling

• Sustainability Heat pumps (instead of solid fuel use, reduces carbon emissions)

• Tufa Stone and Monastery Campus Restoration Projects’

• Use of natural fertilisers

Travel Matters Highlights…

History! The sheer History of Argos in Cappadocia is nothing short of astonishing.

Since 1996 the hotel has been carefully renovating to protect its immediate location and therefore is regarded as one of the most significant transformation projects within the private sector, not only in Turkey, but in the world. On the site of thousand-years-old Monastery campus, the hotel has carefully combined sub-terrain tunnels and historical houses into what guests are able to enjoy today. This was no simple task, as Argos in Cappadocia employed the help of expert architects, historians and the ‘Cultural & Natural Heritage Preservation Board’ who all assisted with safeguarding the identity of the hotel and its landscape, which is known by locals as the Hotel with a Village for a Heart. Everything about the hotel has been finely tuned to encourage as authentic an experience as possible, including the use of local masonry, woods, Turkish handicrafts, relics, furnishings, rugs, audio playlists and dining.

What’s more is Argos in Cappadocia’s continued perseverance to assist and help local communities. Take for instance, their '‘Texture’ project & ‘Applied Training Workshops’ that give women the opportunity to reclaim their financial independence, future and self-confidence. With the support of the Uçhisar Municipality and the Doğuş Group, over 200,000 handmade products have been sold.

Travel Matters loves to work with partners who provide incredible holiday experiences, but it’s more important to us that our clients are having an education holiday too…we think Argos in Cappadocia is the ideal blend of R&R and gaining a cultural understanding.

Map & Location…

In certain respects Turkey is relatively young nation, having achieved its independence in 1923. But before ‘The Treaty of Lausanne’, the country had a rich Ottoman history that has shaped its culture. Turkey has a population of 82 million that spreads over two continents, meaning its landscape is vast and varied.

Cappadocia can be found inland, around 800 miles east of Istanbul. A trip to the Anatolian plains reveals peculiar volcanic topography that includes honeycombed hills, basalt stone fairy chimneys and awesome mountains. It comes as little surprise that the Göreme Valley and Rock Sites of Cappadocia are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the region is popular for its hot air balloon tours, mountains, valleys, underground tunnels & villages, castles, pink salt lake (Tuz) and all-encompassing viewing points. Argos in Cappadocia is situated overlooking Uchisar village, so guests can expect the stunning views to be a constant affair.

Cappadocia is spoilt with activities & things to do, so allow for you itinerary to be filled with a visit to Goreme Open Air Museum, the underground cities of Kaymakli & Derinkuyu (and their wineries), hikes up to Mount Erciyes, Hasan & Gullu, horseback riding, mountain biking and much more. Due to its rich past and incredible amount of civilisations, dynasties, monuments and cultural legacies; a footprint of this nations identity has been firmly cemented in day-to-day life.

The perfect holiday for the outdoorsperson!