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Welcome to Turkey! This 12 days’ trek starts from the fantastically eroded landscapes of Cappadocia - a unique hiking experience in the land of "Beautiful Horses". There will be short walks here exploring the ancient troglodyte dwellings, rock churches and fairy chimneys. We then embark on an adventurous trek through the stunningly beautiful Taurus Mountains. The trek leads from high mountain pastures occupied by nomadic families in summer, to magnificent soaring peaks and deserted mountain lakes. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy camping and walking.
Highlights
- Cappadocia
- Fairy Chimneys
- Mount Taurus
- Trekking
- Camping
- Nature
- Waterfalls
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey Nevsehir / Kayseri Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel & check in. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We'll walk in Akvadi (White or Love Valley) following an old river, with fruit gardens, vineyards and interesting shaped fairy chimneys. At noon, arrive in Uchisar village and visit the high viewpoint known as "fortress" (a volcanic ash peak). In the afternoon, we walk in the pigeon valley, called so because of the numerous "pigeon houses" in Goreme. There may be an opportunity to have a relaxing "Turkish Bath-Hamam" (Optional). Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Drive to Ihlara Valley for our full day walk in this hidden valley. Lunch will be at one of the riverside restaurants. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground city on the way back to our pension in Goreme. Time allowing, we visit a craft workshop where we are given a lecture on the art of Anatolian carpet weaving. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
In the morning, there is an opportunity to take a hot air balloon flight over the Cappadocia region, a lifetime unforgettable experience, through the rock settlements to the Cappadocia`s well known Red Valley (Kizilcukur). Lunch will be in the valley. In the afternoon we will walk up to the Bozdag Mountain for a view of the 360° scenery of the region and finish our walk in Cavusin village. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After our warm-up days in Cappadocia, we head to the Taurus Mountains. After lunch in Cukurbag village at the foot of Taurus, we will start our trek to our first camp in Emli Valley (1850m). Camp Overnight at Emli Valley.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
In the morning we start trekking east through the pine forest, then climb up to south to the Alaca Plateau (2450m) over rock and scree. In the plateau we may meet with the nomads that live here during the summer to graze their flocks. Then descend to our camp in Emli Valley (1850 m). Camp Overnight at Emli Valley.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast start trekking east through the pine forest to Aksam Pinari and then climb up to northwest to the Eznevit Plateau (2500m), another summer nomad place. After lunch we will descend to our campsite at Sokulupinar (2000 m). Camp Overnight at Sokulupinar.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
In the morning, we will walk up to north to the Arpalik Pasture where will start our Cimbar Canyon descent. This rocky and narrow canyon starts from the foot of the highest mountain of the range - Mount Demirkazik and goes to Demirkazik village. After lunch return to our campsite at Sokulupinar (2000 m). Camp Overnight at Sokulupinar.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today we'll walk up to southeast till the Celikbuyduran pass (3450m) over rock and scree. After a short break by the spring, we will ascent the last passage of the Mount Emler summit. This is a non-technical trek. The view from the summit is simply stunning. Then we'll descend to the Yedigoller plateau (Seven Lakes). The area is covered with snow until mid July and the scenery is spectacular. Our final stop is next to where local nomad families dwell (3100m), camp Overnight at Sokulupinar.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast we'll trek to the east around the lakes on the gradually plateau. Our trek will take us to the steep descent of Hacer Valley. After lunch in the forest we'll walk to our Sogukpinar camp. Camp Overnight at Sogukpinar.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
In the morning we'll walk through the pine forest where we'll have chance to enjoy cold waters of the river at lunch time. By following the river our trek will reach to Kapuzbasi camp by the waterfalls of many strength and sizes flooding from the rocks. Camp Overnight at Kapuzbasi.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast pick up from your hotel and transfer to Nevsehir / Kayseri Airport. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
4 nights pension in Goreme - Antique Cave House Hotel or Suhan Hotel
2 nights camp at Emli Valley - Camp Overnight at Emli Valley
3 nights camp at Sokulupinar - Camp Overnight at Sokulupinar
1 night camp at Yedigoller- Camp Overnight at Yedigoller
1 night camp at Kapuzbasi Camp Overnight at Kapuzbasi
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
11 breakfasts
9 lunches
11 dinners
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Arrival airport transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport
Return airport transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport
Guided Akvadi, Uchisar village and Goreme tour
Guided Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground city tour
Guided Bozdag Mountain and Cavusin village tour
Guided Taurus Mountains, Cukurbag village and Emli Valley trekking tour
Guided Alaca Plateau trekking tour
Guided Aksam Pinari, Eznevit Plateau (2500m), Sokulupinar (2000m) trekking tour
Guided Arpalik Pasture, Cimbar Canyon, Mount Demirkazik and Demirkazik village trekking tour
Guided Celikbuyduran pass (3450m), Mount Emler summit, and Yedigoller plateau (Seven Lakes) trekking tour • Guided Hacer Valley and Sogukpinar trekking tour
Guided Kapuzbasi Waterfalls tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Mules to carry climbing equipment and your luggage
Camping equipment, sleeping mattress, tent, climbing ropes, safety equipment
Summit certificate upon completion of trek
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Please Note:
Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 80,00 Euros for one
way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be
informed during the ticket arrangements.
Please Note: Domestic flight price for
under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.
International flights
Personal climbing equipment
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Insurance: All types
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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