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Mountain Biking
in Cappadocia |
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In the
profoundness of Turkey, in the heart of the immense
steppe of Anatolia, we mixed harmoniously the pleasures
of the physical effort to those of the discovery in a
different world…
Created by the simultaneous action of the wind and rain
during millennia, on a tuff rejected by two facing
volcanoes, Cappadocia presents a geological features
only one of its kind. This vast plateau is one of those
rare regions in the world where you will find
spectacular surrealistic landscapes of rock cones,
capped pinnacles and fretted ravines painted in variable
colours.
If the great reputation of Cappadocia is due to the
fairy chimneys, no one can deny the particular
historical interest conferred by the hand of man: |
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attracted by this unique aspect of the landscape,
amongst powders rocks, centuries ago man chose to settle
adding his personal touch by digging rock-cut dwellings,
rock-cut churches, troglodyte monasteries and
underground cities.
Mountain biking is an original way to discover the
secrets of the valleys of Cappadocia in a wider space.
Captivated by the natural splendor of the landscapes
that changes at every corner, the enthusiastic cyclist,
is free of the uniquely sports context. All becomes new
at each moment. A truly enriching cultural exchange with
the hospitable and gracious people of the villages we
cross, testimony of the legendary hospitality of our
country, is one of the highlights of this tour. |
Itinerary: one week
Day 1 / Ankara:
Meet and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Days 2 to 7 / Cappadocia:
6 days of mountain-biking inside of the most beautiful
canyons and valleys in this land unique in the world.
During this tour we follow the trails that offer Ihlara,
Avcilar, Akvadi, Guvercinlik, Uzengi, Pasabag,
Balkanderesi, Pancarlik, Kizlçukur valleys… Rock
formations out of a land rise up before you at every
turn and entice you to look longer and wonder at their
creation.
We cross Mustafapasa, Zelve, cavusin, Goreme, Ortahisar,
Urgup, Uchisar, Ibrahimpasa cave-dwellings-villages,
which were the centres of the development of
Christianity. We will visit churches and chapels
decorated with bright paintings and frescoes, ancient
remains of exceptional interest.
We visit Derinkuyu and Mazokoy underground cities
extending in a labyrinth underground.
We spend all nights in hotels in Ankara and comfortable
pensions in Cappadocia.
Jour 8 / Ankara - Home:
Return home via Ankara airport.
Favourable Season: from April to November.
Level:
Easy |
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