DURATION DAYS 15
TOUR
Tour code: BKA Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Basic
Cappadocia,
Trek grade: Challenging to Tough
I Taurus a nd A rarat Trek
COLOMBIA
£1129 £1494
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE Tour Highlights
✓ Taurus Mountains - Trek through these magnifi cent mountains, exploring dark gorges and steep canyons
✓ Mount Ararat - Ascend this iconic Old Testament landmark, Turkey’s highest point at 5137m
✓ Stunning views - From the peaks of the Ala Daglar and the summit of Mount Embler
✓ Cappadocia - Explore this surreal landscape of ‘fairy chimneys’, rock-cut churches and underground cities on foot
✓ Istanbul - Discover the history of this lively city
TAURUS TREK ROUTE
Demirkazik village
Pinarbasi
SOKULLU -PINAR
MADEN VALLEY
0 km 12 km ISTANBUL Sultanhammet Square TURKEY
Optional balloon
Hiking in Cappadocia GOREME
Uchisar Castle
Cimbar Canyon Demirkazik 3756m
Embler 3723m YEDIGOLLER
COMCE LAKE
Cappadocia, Taurus & Ararat Trek BKA A challenging trek in the Taurus Mountains and to the summit of Mount Ararat
From the fairy chimney rock formations of Cappadocia to the snow-covered peak of Mount Ararat, we trek across some of Turkey’s most magnifi cent landscapes. We hike through the Taurus Mountains to the summit of Mount Embler (3723m) and climb to the top of Mount Ararat (5137m). En route we also experience nomad and mountain village life, visit elegant mosques in eastern Anatolia and explore Byzantine architecture in Istanbul.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Goreme. Days 2/3 Cappadocia Walk among the unusual rock formations and cave houses. We enjoy a panoramic view of the area from Uchisar ‘Castle’ and visit the 5th century basilica in Cavusin. Travel to the Aladag Mountains and climb to the campsite in the Maden Valley (1900m). Days 4/7 Mountain Trek Hike in the high valleys of the Taurus Mountains via the ‘Seven Lakes’. Stop at a series of campsites
6000m 5000m 4000m 3000m 2000m 1000m 0m
Goreme Maden Gorge
on the way to the summit of Mount Embler at 3723m. Descend through a landscape of sand-coloured rock and eat lunch in a traditional village house. Drive to Kayseri and take the sleeper train to Erzurum. Day 8 Erzurum Arrive early evening. Visit the Minareli and Ulu Mosques. Days 9/12 Mount Ararat Cross the Anatolian Plateau to Dogubeyazit. Spend four days trekking up Turkey’s highest peak to the summit at 5137m. Learn how to use ice axes
Comce Lake
Yedigoller Base Camp
Sokullupinar Camp
Travelling Day
and crampons. Day 13 Ishak Pasha Palace Descend to Cevirme village. Drive to Dogubeyazit and visit Ishak Pasha Palace. Drive to Van. Day 14 Istanbul Fly to Istanbul. Enjoy a walking tour of Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Day 15 Tour ends Istanbul.
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Ararat Base Camp 1
Ararat Base Camp 1
Ararat Base Camp 2
Ararat Base Camp 1
0 km SYRIA Dogubeyazit 190 km 0 km
Ishak Pasha Palace
Kayseri 4-day trek
ARARAT ASCENT
Lake Van
4200m BASE CAMP 2
Cevirme
Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace
ERZURUM Cifte Minareli & Ulu Mosque
Ararat 5137m
Dogubeyazit
5-day trek
VAN
Summit 5137m
BASE CAMP 1 3200m
24 km City tour BLACK SEA
D15 D15
AYS AYS
Summit historic Mount Ararat (5137m), the highest peak in Turkey
GEORGIA Tour essentials IRAN
Accommodation: 1 night overnight train, 8 nights basic camping, 5 nights standard hotels. Meals: 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, camp crew, driver(s), local guide(s) muleteer(s), trek crew. Transport: Bus, fl ight, train, truck. Trekking details: This is a 11-day trek with an average of 5-6 hours of walking a day, with a maximum of approximately 9 hours. We reach a maximum altitude of 5137m with ascents of up to 1100m. A lesson will be given on the use of crampons and ice axes. Group size: Generally 10 - 16. Minimum age: 16
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 19 Jul - 02 Aug 16 Aug - 30 Aug
2016 Tour only dates 17 Jul - 31 Jul 31 Jul - 14 Aug 14 Aug - 28 Aug
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £145
Day 2: 5hrs
Day 3: 5hrs
Day 4: 5hrs Day 5: 6-7hrs Day 6: 5-6hrs
Day 7: 3hrs
Day 8
Day 9: 4hrs
Day 10: 6.5hrs Day 11: 4.5hrs Day 12: 9hrs Day 13: 2hrs To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 722
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