What makes
Cappodocia so exceedingly strange are the twisted, billowing forms found
in the rocks, forming a ream landscape. Over millions of years, erosion
covered the land with thick layers of volcanic tufa forming rock
pinnacles, which were then hewn out by man into unique, evocative
monuments. The name Cappadocia probably derives from the Persian "Katpatukya",
meaning " the land of the beautiful horses". It is a land of vast plains,
rolling hills, rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes. It is a veritable
treasury of historical relics from the Chalcolithic era to the Seljuk Turk
period. The visitor may seldom travel more then a few miles without
encountering some derelict reminders of Cappadocia 's
colourful
past.
The principal attractions are; three hundred square miles of rugged
"moonscape" dotted with stone pyramids, weird cones, sweeping spirals and
obelisks, created by nature, churches and monasteries built by the early
Christian hermits. The majority of the rock cut churches is decorated with
colourful frescoes depicting scenes from the Holy Scriptures: They are the
earliest examples of Christian religious art.
Day 1: Hoş Geldiniz!
We will meet at the Ankara Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel where we will get to know each other and
the guide will explain the program of the holiday in detail.
Day 2: Ankara – Cappadocia.
After visiting Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the historic
Ankara houses, we will leave for Cappadocia. During the 5-hour
coach trip we will stop at Salt Lake and Agzikarahan Caravanserai.
5-6 hours of trekking will follow.
Day 3: Kızılçukur Valley – Zelve Valley.
During the hike in Kızılçukur Valley, we will visit churches. We will
arrive in Çavuşin town. After having lunch in Çavuşin, we will visit the
ancient Çavuşin houses and churches, and then hike in Paşabağ and Zelve
Valley while enjoying the charming views of the Fairy Chimneys.
Day 4: Akvadi – Göreme.
Transfer to Akvadi by minibus. We will hike from Akvadi to Uchisar. We
will visit the Uchisar Castle and enjoy the view from the highest region
of the Cappadocia Plateau. After lunch, we will go on to Guvercinlik
Valley. We will hike through the natural tunnels and do some sightseeing
in Guvercinlik. Then we will walk on to Göreme.
Day 5:
Göreme – Mustafapasha. Start hiking from Göreme Plateau to Ortahisar with its spectacular
scenery. We will visit the castle and the mosque. After lunch, transfer to
Uzegin Valley by minibus to hike through the valley to Mustafapasha.,
Day 6:
Ihlara – Güzelyurt. On the way to Ihlara we will visit Derinkuyu underground city and
arrive in Ihlara. Here our hike of today starts. We will walk by the banks
of River Melendiz and we will see rock carved churches found in the area.
Arrival in Selime. After visiting Selime Castle we hike on to Güzelyurt.
Day 7: Monastery Valley - Ankara We will tour the Monastery Valley, visit Sivisli Church and Gelveri
Mosque, and then we depart for Ankara.
Day 8:
Journey back home. Transfer to Ankara
airport to fly back home.
Necessary
material: - Day backpack (30 liters)
- Good walking shoes
- Stock of energy bars
Further more…………
Overnight we will stay in hotels or pensions. For this walk you will need
a good physical condition. Every day we will walk 4 up to 6 hours with of
course breaks in between.
A professional guide will lead the group.
Price: 649 EURO p.p.
Meals plus first drink at first night, accommodation, guiding, transfer
from and to the airport and the returnflight from Istanbul to Ankara are
included.
The returnflight from country to Istanbul as well as the drinks in
the hotels or pensions are excluded. There is the possibility to fly from
country airport to Antalya. The second day in the program will change
however. Instead of visiting the museum in Ankara and the busdrive to
Cappadocia, there will be a 6 hours busdrive from Antalya to Cappadocia.
This returnflight is excluded too.
Walking
dates in 2006: Arrival:
Departure: 08
January
15 January 22 January
29 January
15 October
22 October
19 November
26 November
17 December
24 December
Walking
dates in 2007: Arrival:
Departure: 07
January
14 January 21 January
28 January
14 October
21 October
18 November
25 November
16 December
23 December
Price:
