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HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE / B&B TOUR CODE: COF | COG
Follow ancient trails to discover the lunar landscape of
Cappadocia on foot
For millions of years the volcanoes of the Central Anatolian Plateau erupted
over the land to create the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys that
characterise Cappadocia, Turkey. Through the centuries, civilisations carved
houses and churches within these rocky pillars and underground cities
leaving a natural and historic legacy which continues to be a focal point for
visitors to the region. Interspersed amongst these relics is a living culture of
traditional villages, spectacular river valleys and rural settlements. Following
a series of trails to reach the highlights of the region such as Mustafapasa,
Ortahisar and Goreme, this walking trip explores lunar landscapes and
fascinating ancient sites.
ITINERARY: DAY1 | Arrive Kayseri Airport, transfer toMustafapasa 2 | Walk
to the village of Ayvali (3hrs) 3 | Walk via the Gomeda valley to Ortahisar (6hrs)
4 | Walk in the Zemi Valley and to Uchisar (4hrs) 5 | Walk through the famous
LoveValley (BagliValley) where themost picturesque fairy chimneys are found,
overnight Cavusin (4hrs) 6 | Circuit trek taking in the Zelve Open Air Museum
and ascent of the Bozdag Plateau with impressive views to Urgup town (5-
6hrs) 7 | Walk to the rock churches inGulludere (RoseValley) and on toGoreme
(4hrs) 8 | Transfer to airport at Kayseri, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners Ξ 5 nights simple family hotels with
ensuite facilities, 2 nights in a village house Ξ information pack including route
notes & maps Ξ luggage transfer with option to skip some walks and travel with
luggage Ξ airport transfers as described Ξ emergency hotline
NOTES: It is possible to include an itinerary variation to walk through the Ilhara
Valley ‑ additional charge applies. See trip notes for details (days 6‑7 are changed).
A 5 day version is also available. See our
website for details. Details of the guided
trip are on our website.
Cappadocia on Foot
8 DAY SELF GUIDED OR GUIDED WALK GRADE 3
| E rin Willia ms
Mersin
Ankara
Goreme
Kayseri
Lake
Tuz
Uchisar
Turkey
HOTEL TOUR CODE: CFC
A family adventure to explore the fascinating rock
formations of the Cappadocia region on foot
The unique and fascinating landscapes of the Cappadocia region in central
Turkey are one of life's must sees. Sharing the experience of walking
through this landscape of red hued valley's dotted with unusual rock
formations is one rarely forgotten. With its twisting tracks offering views
of canyons, sweeping valleys and small villages the children will be swept
away by the adventure, where one rock may house a church and another
a tea stall. Enveloped in history and culture, the classroom will come alive
as you explore ancient art in rock hewn monasteries, observe the ceramic
trade dating back to the Hittites, visit a vast underground city and walk the
gorge of the Ilhara Valley with its honeycombed rock walls housing tombs
and churches from the Byzantine era. During the trip there will be time to
go for an early morning hot air balloon ride, visit a Turkish bath and take in
a cultural show (all optional) while at night you are immersed in the region.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Kayseri, group transfer to Mustafapasa
2 | Cycle through the White Valley with its vineyards, visit Uchisar and its
hill top fortress (20/25km) 3 | Explore the underground city of Derinkuyu,
walk through the Ilhara Valley and visit the impressive Selime Monastery
(4-5hrs) 4 | Visit the Goreme open air museum, explore the Red & Rose
Valleys on horseback and visit the pottery town of Avanos (2-3hrs) 5 | Visit
Pasabaglari, the open air museum and monastery of Zelve and Urgup (3-
4hrs) 6 | Group transfer to the airport, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners Ξ 5 nights atmospheric
hotel with ensuite facilities Ξ English speaking guide throughout Ξ transfers as
per the itinerary Ξ group airport transfers on day 1 and 8 Ξ bike hire on day 2
Ξ horseback riding on day 4
Cappadocia Family Adventure
6 DAY GUIDED WALK AND CYCLE GRADE 2
Mersin
Ankara
Goreme
Kayseri
Lake
Tuz
Uchisar
Turkey
Ilhara Valley
Ca ppadocia
Kids playing in Cappadocia | Ka te Baker
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GUIDED
DATES | 2015
05 Apr-12 Apr
19 Apr-26 Apr
17 May-24 May
14 Jun-21 Jun
13 Sep-20 Sep
27 Sep-04 Oct
11 Oct-18 Oct
DATES | 2015
06 Apr-11 Apr
13 Apr-18 Apr
20 Apr-25 Apr
29 Jun-04 Jul
06 Jul-11 Jul
21 Sep-26 Sep
SELF GUIDED DATES 2015
Daily from 1 Mar to 15 Nov
(excluding Jul and Aug)
GUIDED
Joining Kayseri
SELF GUIDED
Joining Kayseri
Joining Kayseri