This is a great opportunity to discover a unique place, Cappadocia,
in a unique way. In the summer it is a real joy to ride through
this area. You will see plenty of wild flowers, swim and fish
in crystal clear streams and see the moon-like landscape of remote
valleys. We will follow old trails to visit the rock churches,
monastaries, cave dwellings, fairy chimneys, remote canyons, bizarre
formations and other strange and beautiful places. All gear is
carried by a horse drawn cart. At night we will camp in nature,
mostly by the riversides or in rock churches, like local people
used to live hundreds of years ago (we also provide tents if you
wish).
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Istanbul.
Arrive late in the afternoon. Meet and transfer to the hotel,
where we will stay overnight.
Day 2 - Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Ankara. City tour of Ankara,
visiting the Citadel, the Hittite Museum and the Mausoleum of
Ataturk. Drive to Cappadocia and arrive at Avanos, a small town
by the side of Kizilirmak (Red River). Settle into the traditional
houses of the village. Prepare for the trek. Afterwards visit
the village and its local crafts- pottery shops and witness carpet
weaving.
Day 3 - Nar.
Early morning our trek starts, to CEC the biggest tumulus of
Central Anatolia. Lunch at the side of a spring near Cec. You
will ride to appleyards, vineyards and orchards. On the way we
will meet local people working in the fields.
Day 4 - Uchisar.
Today we will ride to Uchisar (Castle), passing through a fascinating
valley. From the top of the castle there is a spectacular panoromic
view of Cappadocia. Afternoon visit to Ibrahimpasa, a village
with traditional houses. Camp in an old cave church.
Day 5 - Ibrahim Pasha-Ortahisar.
We go to Uzengi Valley between Ibrahim Pasa(Babayan) and Ortahisar
with natural tunnels. Lunch in Ortahisar. Riding through Golgoli
Valley to Sinassos(Mustafa Pasa), an old Greek village and some
very interesting churches with original frescoes. Dinner and overnight
at Sinassos.
Day 6 - Urgüp-Dervent Valley.
Morning ride to Urgüp and visit to Dervent Valley with the
most beautiful fairy chimneys. Lunch near Aktepe. Visit Apricot
Valley and arrive Zelve, where we can visit a wheat mill driven
by donkeys. Here the landscape is fascinating. Night will be spent
in the troglodyte houses in Zelve.
Day 7 - Gulludere Valley-Goreme Valley.
Ride to Pasabag and visit St.Timeon's hermitage, and to Cavusin
with its famous St. John the Baptiste Church which has the oldest
wall painting of Cappadocia. See Gulludere (rose) Valley with
its unknown churches and spectacular panoramic view. On the way
to Goreme village, visit the complex of monastries and churches
dating from the 9th century (now it is an openair museum). After
lunch ride to Kizilirmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey(1151km)
Day 8 - Istanbul.
In the .afternoon transfer to the airport and fly to Istanbul.
Day 9 - Istanbul.
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
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