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Mountain
and Mediterranean Trek
Few
days are spent hiking or warming-up in the fantastically
eroded valleys of Cappadocia, million years ago
nature began to form the area and that is still
going on. From that time, the canyons, plateaux,
valleys and most of all the Fairy chimneys became
the symbol of Cappadocia. During our walk we follow
old paths to visit the rock-cut churches, monasteries
and cave dwellings, all of which are set against
a textured moonscape of bizarre volcanic erosions.
After that we’ll embark on a challenging and adventurous
3-days trek through the Taurus Mountains towards
the rich and fertile plains of southern Turkey.
The high meadows or pastures are inhabited by
semi-nomadic groups during the summer, in the
months of June to September - in particular, by
the yoruk, who are Turkoman in origin and whose
traditional occupation is grazing their goats
and sheep. After Taurus part , we drive to beautiful
coastal area of the Turkish Mediterranean, known
as Lycia . Fragrant pine forests tumble down a
back cloth of mountain slopes to end abruptly
in red cliffs, secret coves and sandy beaches.
With its excellent climate, guaranteed sunshine,
this delightful coastal offers to spend holidays
sailing in a culture, history and nature combining
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Day
1
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Ankara
Meet at the airport
and transfer to hotel for overnight. |
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Day
2 :
Ankara - Cappadocia - Kýzýlcukur (Red valley)
Early in the morning
we'll depart by road to Cappadocia, 4 h driving,
via Tuz Gol, the great Salt Lake with a superficies
of 1700 m². Then we'll get into the surrealistic
moonscape of Cappadocia with its rock carved churches
monasteries, another features which few visitors
are aware of. We begin our 2 h trekking in the
red valley, a fairy land where wind and rain have
made appeared the different red coloured layers
of volcanic tuff. . Overnight at pension in Goreme. |
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3 : Cappadocia
: Akvadi - Guvercinlik
We trek thorough
the Akvadi (white valley) eroded so perfectly
by time, rain and wind during centuries. On
our way following a seasonal river, many strange
curious rock formations and fairy chimneys round
us. If we are lucky we can also see some wild
birds.(like hoopoe) and some wild animals(like
fox). In 3h walk our way gets us up to Uchisar
village where we have lunch break in a restaurant.
Uchisar village is settled around a high promoter
Uchisar citadel, the highest point in Cappadocia,
offers a stunning panorama of the Goreme Valley..
In the afternoon we follow a path to the Pigeon
valley, and we will see some pigionaries that
is holy for Moslem people. Overnight in pension.
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4 : Cappadocia
– Taurus Mountain
Our final walking
day in this region is spent walking in Pasabaglarý,
known as the valley of the Priests. Many of the
chimneys here are only partially divided, showing
us the continuous erosion process. Interestingly
too there is a small minaret transformed from
a church belfry indicating that this place was
inhabited by Moslems after the Christians. After
walking we will be transferred to Demirkazik village,
the trailhead village on the skirts of Taurus
mountain.. Diner and overnight at wooden village
house in the village that will give us to contact
with local people. |
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Day
5 : Cimbar
canyon – Sokullupinar (2000m)
The day is to enjoy
the spectacular scenery of the northern face of
Mount Demirkazýk (3756 m). More impressive scenery
as we trek through the impressive Cimbar Canyon.
We’ll contact with the habitants of the village
whose lifestyle hasn’t change for centuries. It
may be possible to observe some women, spinning
their wool and working on their looms. We arrive
at Sokulupinar camp site on a footpath. 5 hours
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6 : Sokullupinar – Oluksekisi
Departing our campsite
we descend Oluksekisi, before descending down
again to the high pastures of the Eznevit yaylasý
(2538 m). Depending on the time of year, we may
encounter the semi nomads of this area grazing
their flocks. After lunch we gradually descend
to our campsite. Dinner and overnight at campsite. |
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Day
7 : Oluksekisi
– Konya
Through valley
and hills we follow the paths sloping down to
Alaoz, a rather rustic settlement .After a tea-pause
in a local tea-house, in order to meet the population
of the village, we drive to Konya city the official
capital of Seljuk empire 12/13th century. Overnight
at hotel in Konya. |
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8 : Konya – Antalya
In the morning,
we visit the Mevlana Dervish museum with its dome
turquoise tiles. The museum was originally a monastery
and is still a very holy place – home to the Whirling
Dervishes and containing the tomb of their founder.
After visit we drive to Antalya principal holiday
resort of Turkey at the Mediterranean sea , is
an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards.
Kaleici where we will stay is narrow, winding
streets and old wooded houses abut the ancient
city walls. Dinner and Overnight in pension. |
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9 : Cirali
– Olimpos -Cirali
In the morning
transfer to Cirali, Known by the local inhabitants
as the " burning mountain " (Yanartas),
it is a result of escaping natural gas, whose
flames have been shooting heavenwards for centuries.
Our trek will continue from the path that will
take us till Ulupinar village. We will be transferred
to Cirali .Overnight pension. |
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10 : Kekova
- Kas
In the morning
transfer to Kekova village (2h30). This place
is declared forbidden protected zone to the construction
and remain a town fishers and agricultural by
the sea. Here taking a small boat, we have opportunity
to discover the region of Kekova through crystalline
waters a swallowed up city, and then visit citadel
of Simena, been founded to the IV th. century
,with a superb view on the islands and to bathe
in waters . end of the day our bus will transfer
us to Kas (1h.). A city charming town with seeing
of Greek island Meis. Diner and overnight in Hotel. |
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Day
11 : Kas
– Kayakoy -Oludeniz
A transfer (1-2h)
by bus for Fethiye. We walk to Kayakoy, the Greeks
lived in till 1923, and abandoned the area because
of the population agreement between the Greek
and Turkey. According to agreement the governments
changed the public. Picnic in the village and
visit some of the churches of the 19th century.
Afternoon, our path will take us to Oludeniz,
an idyllic sea bay and a quiet lagoon set against
a wild mountain backdrop of dense forest. Overnight
pension.
Day 12 : Oludeniz
– Ekincik- Dalyan
In the morning
transfer Ekincik . We begin to walk from Ekincik
village and winding through the mountainous backcountry.
We see the old Lycian city of Caunus (400 BC)
with magnificent rock tombs carved into the rock,
on our way through a pine forest to Dalyan. Caunus
was an ancient harbour city. From here we embark
on a local river ferry to explore the Dalyan river
area and Arrive to the hot spring by waterway,
opportunity to swim in the natural swimming pools
(hot spring) .. 5 hours walking. Dinner and Overnight
in pension. |
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13 : Dalaman
– Istanbul
In the morning
transfer to Dalaman airport and fly to Istanbul.
Afternoon is free to visit old part of Istanbul. |
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Day
14 : Istanbul
A full day visiting
in the old part of Istanbul was known until the
first World War as Constantinople, the old capital
of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Nearly all
the city's main sites of historic interest are
in old Stamboul.. We visit Topkapi palace, Blue
mosque, chapel of St. Sophia, strolling in the
world’s biggest covered market, then spend the
afternoon shopping or visiting sites of interest
at your leisure. Overnight at hotel BB. |
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Day
15 : Istanbul - Home
Transfer to the
airport and fly home. |
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Season : May - October
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Bike Trip in Cappadocia