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Cappadocia & Bolkar
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With
its unique geological formations, Cappadocia is
incontestably one of the most remarkable natural
phenomena on this planet. During millions of years wind,
rain and frost, has eroded the tuff (volcanic rock) and
formed the most amazing patterns. By traversing this
landscape on foot you will appreciate the country’s
historical richness as well as its unusual landscape.
Second important massif of
the Taurus range, made of sedimentary material, such as
limestone and dolomites, Mt. Bolkar exhibits very
particular geological characteristics. Since centuries,
on its flanks, vast meadows and pastures are used as
summer homes by whole villages and flocksduring the
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This circuit, with an easy level accessible to everyone,
will permit you to fully appreciate your excursion in
fantastic landscapes of alpine plains while sharing the
sedentary life style of the semi nomads.
Itinerary: 15 days
Day 1 / Ankara:
Meeting and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Days 2 to 5: Cappadocia:
4 days of hiking through the fairy landscapes of
Cappadocia. With the program: The valleys of Ihlara,
Avcilar, Akvadi, Guvercinlik, Pasabag, Pancarlik and
Gulludere, where many civilisations took refuge; the
Cave dwellings villages of Zelve, cavusin, Goreme,
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Ortahisar, Urgup,
Uchisar, which were settlement of the first Christian
people. Visit of rock-cut churches with good preserved
frescoes. Visit of the impressive underground city of
Mazikoy. Nights in comfortable pensions with WC and
Shower.
Days 6 to 12 / Mt Bolkar:
7 days of easy walk on the mule tracks through meadows
and pastures in the mountainous decoration of Mt Bolkar.
Principal stopovers: Karagol, Gokoluk and Arpacukuru
plateaux sharing nomads' campsites; traditional villages
of Maden and Kayasaray; the mountain lakes of Karagol,
cinigol and Alagol. We’ll take the opportunity to climb
(optional) the Karatepe summit (3266m). Nights are under
tents. Height: 500 to 700m.
Day 13 / Konya - Ankara:
Visit of Konya city, famous for the Whirling Dervishes.
Overnight hotel in Ankara.
Day 14 / Istanbul:
A full day to discover the legendary city, set on two
continents as well geographically as culturally.
Day 15 / Return:
Transfer to airport and fly home.
Favourable Season: Mid-June - End of September.
Level: Easy, requiring a minimum of experiment.
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