Mt.Erciyes(3916m.) is one of the most fascinating volcanic mountains
of the world. It is located in Central Anatolia and ranks as the
fifth highest summit in Turkey.The best months to ascend Mt.Erciyes
are June, July, August and September. At the skirts of the mountain
is the Tekir Highland(2100m) and is used by nomadic shepherds
in the summers as an area to graze their herds.''The man-made
cavern found just under the summit of Mt.Erciyes is evidence that
this mountain had been ascended in early times. According to old
records, the first official climb was undertaken by an Englishman,
W.J.Hamilton in 1837. This mountaineer was a member of the British
Geological Association. As for the first winter climb, two natives
of Turkey accomplished this in 1947.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - KAYSERI
Transfer to the airport for flight to Kayseri and drive to Mt.
Erciyes (or drive from Ankara to Mt. Erciyes via Kayseri). Overnight
at the mountain chalet. (D.)
Day 2/3 - Mt. ERCIYES
Two days skiing on Mt. Erciyes. Overnights at the mountain chalet.
(B.L.D.)
Day 4 - Mt. ERCIYES / ALADAG RANGE (TAURUS)
Drive to village Cukurbag on Aladag Range (Central Taurus). Overnight
at the camp. (B.L.D.)
Day 5/6/7 - ALADAG RANGE (TAURUS)
Three days skiing on Aladag Range. Overnigths at the camps. (B.L.D.)
Day 8 - ALADAG RANGE (TAURUS) / CAPPADOCIA
Drive from Central Taurus to Cappadocia. Visiting Derinkuyu (Underground
City) on the way. Overnight at the hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 9 - CAPPADOCIA
Full day sightseeing tour of Cappadocia. Overnight at the hotel.
(B.L.D.)
Day 10 - CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI
Transfer to Kayseri for flight to your next destination. (B.)
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