CAppADoCiA Freewheel
Cycling along quiet back roads and farm tracks we discover the beautiful region of Cappadocia in central Turkey. Soft lava and ash rock has eroded to form a landscape unlike any other on earth. We cycle among the contoured cliffs and rock-cut churches of the Ihlara Valley and discover the underground network of tunnels and cities in Kaymakli.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Ankara. Day 2 Ihlara Valley Cycle through the narrow valley of Ihlara. Admire the spectacular scenery and rock- cut churches carved into cliff walls. Day 3 Kaymakli Underground City Explore this underground city. Cycle along gentle trails to Mustafapasa through valleys lined with cone shaped ‘fairy chimneys’. Days 4/7 Cycle Cappadocia Cycle through local villages and experience the famous Turkish hospitality. Travel through the White Valley to Uchisar for panoramic views of the whole region. Drive to Ankara. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
Bus to ANKARA
Cappadocia Freewheel Ref CCF Sarihan
Avanos Caravanserai Zelve
Cavusin ‘White Valley’ Akvadi
GOREME Uchisar
Optional balloon
C A P PA D O CIA Mazikoy Kaymakli
Underground city URGUP
MUSTAFA -PASA
Ibrahimpasa Easy grade cycling through
the surreal, wind eroded
inclusive from
£938 8 DAYS
landscapes of Cappadocia, in Turkey
Cycle grade EASY Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights hotels, 5 nights guesthouses. 7 breakfasts are included.
Included Bike: We provide 24 gear Corratec X-vert Delta hybrid bikes with front suspension – see trip notes for details.
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 150 km over six days (an average of 25 km per day) with further optional rides available. The terrain is mainly flat, following the valley floors. We cycle mainly along unsurfaced farm tracks and minor rural back roads. We have graded the route as easy.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Cappadocia Freewheel 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/ccf
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £565
TURKE Y
DAILY DISTANCES Day 2
Mamasun Dam Pick up bikes
Bus from ANKARA
Selime
Rock-cut Churches Belisirma
IHLARA Ihlara Valley km 016 For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/ccf or call our experts on 0844 875 1894
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Optional rides 31
18/24km 28km
26/28km 24/30km 26/32km 8km
flight
DETAILS
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