Wines of Volcanoes & Ancient Roots

Service Description

📜 The Genesis of Viticulture: 🏺 From Hittite Tablets to Volcanic Terroir ✨ Step back 4,000 years to the very beginning of wine history. 🗺️ This route follows the "Kanesh Route," where the world’s first wine-related trade laws were etched into clay tablets. 📍 Itinerary: 🏛️ The Karum of Kanesh: Visit the ancient market site (c. 2000 BC) to explore the oldest written evidence of viticulture. 🏛️ Kayseri Archaeological Museum: Discover the exquisite 4,000-year-old ceremonial drinking cups. 🍷 Vinolus Vineyard Experience: A deep dive into high-altitude organic wines (Emir, Narince, Kalecik Karası) paired with local delicacies. ⛪ Byzantine Rock Monasteries: Explore thousand-year-old rock-carved grape pressoirs inside ancient monastic complexes. ✅ Inclusions: Full-day expert-led event (7 hours), all tastings, lunch, and historical site entries. 👥 Private Group Size: Minimum 2 people for a guaranteed departure. 🎓 Expert Guide: Led by a professional Sommelier and Licensed Historian Guide. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🍇 Pre-Phylloxera un-grafted vines, 🏛️ Hittite heritage sites, and ❄️ zero-energy rock-carved cellars.