The fairy chimneys and secret valleys of Cappadocia offers the oppurtinity for some of the most fascinating daywalks to be enjoyed anywhere in the world. The famous troglodyte villages and the amazing scenery are best enjoyed on foot.
Walking possibilities are endless in this area of cave lived valleys and surreal rock formations. The walking is of moderate difficulty and is generally between 4 and 5 hours each day. There is also time en route to visit some of the attractive villages.
Price includes all meals in Cappadocia, but discludes two dinners in Ankara. Evening meals taken in restaurants, lunches are either picnics or restaurant meals. Prices do not include water or drinks.
Additional:
6 nights pension, 2 nights hotel accomodation,trekking guide,airport transfers,meals (exluding 2 meals in ankara)
Day 1 : Meet at the hotel. Overnight in Ankara. Transfer from airport if required.
Day 2 : We start our drive to Cappadocia , on the way stopping near the Salt Lake, second biggest lake in Turkey. After our lunch break in Aksaray, our first visit is to a 13th century caravansary, Agzikarahan. In the afternoon we start our first walk from Selime village (2 hours). Overnight in pension, in Ihlara village. (B,L,D)
Day 3 : In the morning we walk through the Ihlara valley and visit some early Christian orthodox churches, carved out of valley walls, decorated with wall paintings, mainly from 9th & 10th centuries. Arriving at Belisirma village, we have lunch in a local restaurant and drive to the underground city of Kaymakli. Our afternoon walk is in Goreme area (2 hours). Overnight in pension in Goreme. (B,L,D)
Day 4 : We start our day with the spectacular views of the White Valley, from a moderate walk through the vineyards surrounded by fairy chimneys. After visiting the castle of Uchisar we walk down the Pigeon valley, which gets its name from the pigeon lofts on the rock faces. (Total walk 5 hours). Overnight in the same pension. (B,L,D)
Day 5 : Today we walk through some remote villages where time has stood still. Starting from Kavak, we pass through Bahceli and Ayvali and finish our day at the ruins of the 11th century Greek town of Gomeda. (5 hours) Overnight in pension in Mustafapasa. (B,L,D)
Day 6 : Our morning walk through the Pancarlik valley takes us to Ortahisar, a quiet town Byzantine/Seljuk fortress. After a short wander in the town we drive to Kizilcukur (Red valley) where we walk in the afternoon. We finish our walk at our pension in Cavusin village. (5 hours) (B,L,D)
Day 7 : Optional day. In the morning we hike up Bozdag mountain, where a panorama of beautiful scenery is spread out in front of us.(5-6 hours) In the afternoon we drive to the thermal spring at Bayramhacili village and relax in the hot, open air pool. Overnight in the same pension. (B,L,D)
Day 8 : Our final walk in Cappadocia. After walking from Cavusin village to Pasabag, (1 hr) we leave for Ankara. (5 hours drive) Overnight in hotel in Ankara. (B)
Day 9 : After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly home. (B)
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