The chimneys of the fairies… a group trekking in the wonderful Cappadocia! This region of Turkey is famous for its lunar and particularly scenic landscapes. You will walk through the best known valleys, such as the valley of the Camini delle Fate, but also among more unusual destinations such as the Ihlara Valley. Every day you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and visit the immense historical and cultural heritage of Unesco! Lovers of walking travel, do not miss this trekking in Cappadocia!
Min 4 participants
Group travel – Go Asia
Arrival and transfer to your hotel, dinner and presentation of the trekking.
In the morning, a 2-hour orientation walk around the village. In the afternoon, first moderate 3-hour trek to Ortahisar Castle and the homonymous village.
The first part runs alongside the Uzengi stream. In the valley along the river it is possible to admire numerous pigeons and birds of prey. Following the path ends with a path through apricot trees and vineyards. Approaching the village, there is a stop in a large panoramic point overlooking the village and a castle carved out of the massive tuff rock.
Cat Valley, one of Cappadocia's most interesting and least known destinations, The walk is very pleasant and can be rated as easy. After lunch the trekking continues towards the village of Cemildere near the Valle dei Piccioni, in the area it is possible to admire the volcanic rock which has a surprising pink color. The walk is moderate and lasts about 3 hours from the altitude of 1200 meters to 950 meters.
The trek begins in the Meskendir Valley overlooking Goreme, full of fruit plantations. You start at an altitude of 1100 meters to go down to 950 meters and finally go up to 1250. The trekking continues in the Zindanonu valley. After lunch, a 3-hour tour will take you to Cavusin. During the route you will have the opportunity to visit two of the ancient churches carved into the rock, one with the original frescoes still intact.
Afterwards you drive to Guzelyurt, your next destination. On the way you will visit the underground city of Kaymakli, excavated in the past as a refuge during periods of siege and continuous raids.
Ihlara Valley, you begin the trek from the village of Ihlara and following the path of the Melendiz river. Trekking through this exceptional valley takes about 6 hours (moderate trekking).
The 6th century Red Church is our first stop and then you continue towards the Meydan plateau from the village of Sivrihisar, where it is possible to admire herds of sheep for over six months a year, in addition to the enchanting fairy chimneys which you will meet on our path to the village of Nar. The crater lake surrounding the village completes your trek. Moderate trekking, about 5 to 6 hours.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. (optional morning hot-air balloon experience).
Tariff per person, starting from:
Departure | Minimum 4 participants - Kapadokya Lodge | Minimum 6 participants - Kapadokya Lodge | Minimum 8 participants - Kapadokya Lodge | Minimum 4 participants - Yunak Houses | Minimum 6 participants - Yunak Houses | Minimum 8 participants - Yunak Houses |
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Double | Double | Double | Double | Double | Double | |
From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 | € 1,334 | € 1,124 | € 1,019 | € 1,417 | € 1,208 | € 1,103 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = BREAKFAST; L = LUNCH; D = DINNER
Difficulty: simple / moderate
Check in at hotels is usually at 02:00 pm check out at 12.00 am.
ENTRY VISA:
An entry visa is not required to participate in this trip. To enter the country, a passport is required, with a minimum validity of six months and at least one free page for affixing entry / exit stamps or an identity card valid for expatriation in conditions of perfect integrity and with a minimum validity of 5 months.
Flight from Italy available on request.
Quotas subject to reconfirmation.
Optional hot air balloon flight € 140 per person to be booked on site.
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