HIDDEN TRAILS OF CAPPADOCIA
Following ancient pathways we discover this beautiful region of central Turkey. We explore the famous ‘fairy chimneys’, rock-cut churches and the spectacular underground city of Kaymakli. From the Ihlara Valley we begin a 4-day trek through the unique landscape of Cappadocia. We follow little-known trails past orchards and vineyards to traditional villages. Along the way we experience Turkish hospitality and enjoy local cuisine.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul Tour the city including Sultanahmet and the Blue Mosque. Take an overnight sleeper train to the city of Konya. Days 3/4 Ihlara Valley and Kaymakli Explore the valley – famous for its caves painted with religious frescoes by Byzantine priests. Hike along the valley from the town of Selime to Ihlara village. Explore the ancient underground city of Kaymakli. Drive to Avanos and walk through the famous ‘fairy chimneys’ to Cayagil. Days 5/8 Cappadocia Spend four days trekking through the unique landscapes of Cappadocia. Based in Goreme, follow little-known trails past orchards and vineyards to traditional villages. Day 9 Drive to Kayseri. Fly via Istanbul to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/gv DETAILS Ref: GV
Trek grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 1 night hotel, 6 nights guesthouse, 1 night sleeper train. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and train.
Trekking Details: We walk on 6 days of this tour, with about 4 to 6 hours walking each day. Our trek grade for this tour is easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Hidden Trails of Cappadocia tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/gv
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TOUR ONLY – 9 DAYS Tour price without flights from £515
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Hidden Trails of Cappadocia Ref GV Cappadocia Hikes Ref DGV
ISTANBUL
Sultanhamet Square Blue Mosque
Overnight sleeper train
Tuz Golü
Konya u n t For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk Walking tour TURKEY
Optional balloon
Sultanhani Caravanserai Aksaray
Goreme AYVALI ILHARA Kaymakli Ilhara Valley walk km Kaymakli 010
TOUR ONLY – 9 DAYS Tour price without flights from £715
Kayseri
Walking in Goreme
Cavusin GOREME Uchisar
Ibrahimpasa Kavak
Bahceli
To Kayseri Airport
Avanos Bozdag
Kizilcukur Valley
Panacarlik Valley
Mustafapasa Ayvali
“Easy to moderate
walking in one of Turkey's most beautiful regions”
inclusive from
£892 9 DAYS
flight
CAPPADOCIA HIKES
Based in a unique cave hotel we explore the beautiful region of Cappadocia in Turkey. Soft volcanic rock has been eroded over many centuries to form a unique landscape. Walking through this striking terrain we discover the famous cone shaped ‘fairy chimneys’ and explore the spectacular underground city of Kaymakli.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul Tour the city including Sultanahmet Square and the Blue Mosque. Take an overnight sleeper train to the city of Konya. Day 3 Ihlara Valley Explore the valley – famous for its rock-cut churches painted with religious frescoes by Byzantine priests. Hike across the valley from the town of Selime to Ihlara village. Day 4 Kaymakli and Avanos Explore the ancient underground city of Kaymakli. Drive to Avanos and walk through a landscape of ‘fairy chimneys’ to Cayagil. Travel to the town of Goreme and admire the spectacular rock formations. Days 5/8 Cappadocia Enjoy 4 days walking through the unique landscapes of Cappadocia. Follow little-known trails past orchards and vineyards to traditional villages. Day 9 Drive to Kayseri. Fly via Istanbul to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/dgv DETAILS Ref: DGV
Trek grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and train.
Trekking Details: We walk on 6 days for an average of 4 to 6 hours. We have graded this tour as easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Cappadocia Hikes tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/dgv
inclusive from
“An easy to moderate walking holiday based mainly in a cave hotel in Goreme”
£1097 9 DAYS
flight
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