CAPPADOCIA FREEWHEEL
SURREAL LANDSCAPES OF TURKEY’S CAPPADOCIA
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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.
£938 8 DAYS
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.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/ccf DETAILS
Bus to ANK AR A
Cappad ocia F ree wheel Ref CCF Sarihan
Avanos Caravanserai Zelve
Cavusin ‘White Valley’ Akvadi
GOREM E Uchisa r
O ptional balloon
CAPP ADOCI A Kaymakli
Underground city Mazikoy URGUP
MUST AF A -P ASA
Ibrahimpas a
Tour type Cycle Comfort Active
Cycle grade moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights hotels, 5 nights guesthouses. 7 breakfasts are included.
Bicycles: Bike and bus. T URKE Y
Cycling Details: On this trip we cycle 130km over 6 days. The roads are quiet and mainly flat, following the valley floors. We stick mainly to unsurfaced farm tracks and minor rural back roads. Routes can be extended for keener cyclists.
Mamasun Da m Pick up bikes
Bus from ANK AR A
Selim e
Rock-cut Churches Belisirm a
IH LA RA Ihlara Valley km 016
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
or call our experts on 0844 875 1892
IST ANBUL & K onya
Selim e T URKE Y
Ihlara V alley W alks
IH LA RA km 025
TOUR ONLY – 9 DAYS Tour price without flights from £515
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Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
Hidden T rails of Cappad ocia Ref GV Avanos
C avusin Goreme NP
Uchisar ‘Castle’ GOREME
O ptional balloon
T rain & bus from Underground city C ayagil K avak
CAPP ADOCI A Kaymakli
Bahceli village
To Kayseri & fly to Istanbul
Bozdag 350m
Ref: CCF
flight
HIDDEN TRAILS OF CAPPADOCIA WALKING IN CAPPADOCIA
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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.
£892 9 DAYS
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
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade moderate
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 ‘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
Ref: GV
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