Las faldas de los montes Tauros han sido una región de paso y comercio durante milenios. Con esta excursión de National Geographic conocerás en primera persona las antiguas tradiciones que aún perviven en la zona y visitarás a una familia yörük para conocer de cerca su estilo de vida nómada.
Primero, te dirigirás al puente selyúcido de Aspendos junto con tu guía, quien te contará datos fascinantes sobre este sitio. Construido alrededor del siglo IV a orillas del Köprüçay, esta maravilla arquitectónica es famosa por su característico trazado en zigzag, testimonio de su intrigante historia.
También visitarás un antiguo caravasar de Kargıhan, que soprendentemente conserva casi intacto la mayor parte de su diseño original. Sentirás que retrocedes en el tiempo mientras exploras con el guía las habitaciones de la posada, las dependencias del guardián, la sala de baños y la sala de oración. Es un lugar que irradia historia, donde innumerables viajeros buscaron refugio y descanso.
El pueblo yörük ha perfeccionado su estilo de vida nómada durante siglos. Cada primavera, las comunidades emigran con sus rebaños desde las apacibles llanuras costeras hasta los montañosos pastos estivales. Pasa un rato con una familia yörük y conoce su forma de vida sostenible.
Disfruta de una rica comida con vistas a los montes Tauro. Cerca de allí, encontrarás un sitio donde comprar productos locales como jabones, tés, aceites y mucho más. Los beneficios se destinan a las comunidades afectadas por recientes terremotos o incendios forestales.
Para terminar, visitarás el bonito pueblo otomano de Ormana, conocido por sus ingeniosas «casas abotonadas».
Nat Geo Day Tour: Explorando la cultura nómada de Antalya
- Embárcate en un viaje especial organizado por National Geographic, que ofrece un itinerario novedoso y la oportunidad exclusiva de conocer a familias nómadas y su estilo de vida.
- Descubre lugares culturales significativos como el puente selyúcida, un antiguo caravasar y las «casas abotonadas» de Ormana, cada uno con su propia historia.
- Mézclate en la comunidad nómada yörük y adopta su antiguo estilo de vida. Conecta con los lugareños que encarnan el espíritu de los primeros colonos de Turquía, que se remontan al siglo XI.
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Vaso de ayran local (bebida de yogur) o çay (té turco)
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- Se recomienda traer calzado comodo
- Lleva algo de dinero para gastos extra o propinas
- Los horarios indicados son aproximados y pueden sufrir cambios
La opinión de otros usuarios sobre esta experiencia
Basado en 24 valoraciones de clientes reales
JPFe
De Estados Unidos de América - junio de 2025Viajó con la familia
35 - 44 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Anton und Mary
De Estados Unidos de América - mayo de 2025Viajó en pareja
35 - 44 años
Mal
Valoración global2/5
Ausflug hält nicht das was in der Beschreibung angepriesen wird.Keine Gemeinschaft mit Yörük Familie, nur Ziegenherde gesehen. Ebenso keine Karawanser ...
Jana4791
De Alemania - abril de 2025Viajó con la familia
25 - 34 años
Excelente
Valoración global4/5
Der Guide war top und der Fahrer wirklich sehr umsichtig in seiner Fahrweise. Grosses Lob an die beiden
Horsti
De Alemania - abril de 2025Viajó en pareja
55 - 64 años
Excelente
Valoración global4/5
Kompetenter und freundlicher Guidr
Jannis bode
De Estados Unidos de América - abril de 2025Viajó con la familia
35 - 44 años
Bien
Valoración global3/5
Samira
De Luxemburgo - abril de 2025Viajó con la familia
25 - 34 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Wir hatten zwar schlechtes Wetter aber die Tour war so interessant und unsere Teiseleiter Ali hatte immer auf jede Frage eine Antwort. Grossartige Tou ...
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