Dijon Travel: trekking & aventure en Turquie

Dijon Travel
Discover Turkey in small groups

Here is a selection of our trekking tours

Cappadocia Trekking	Cappadocia and Mt Taurus crossing
On this tour, we offer you to discover a fantasy of nature and almost another planet: a fairyland that the erosion of wind and rain built on a plateau covered of volcanic ash. Marvel of nature as well as historical heritage, Cappadocia shelters in its moonscape cave-houses and rock-cut churches of the first Christians. A voyage in another dimension...	Due to its strange geological formations, Cappadocia is a unique area in the world. Hiking is the best way to fully discover the historical richness added to the curiosity of the landscapes. Situated in its centre, the Aladağlar is the most important massif of the Taurus range. Made of limestone, it presents a particular geology and its peak reaches 3756 meters high. Hike in an attractive topography, meet the local populations and share with them their old traditions are some of the highlights of this trip.

Cappadocia & Mt Bolkar Crossing	Cappadocia, Mt Bolkar & Sailing
With its unusual geological formations, Cappadocia is incontestably a phantasm of nature and almost another planet. By traversing this landscape on foot you will appreciate until its subtlest corners. Perpetuating their centuries old wandering traditions, whole villages populate the sides of Bolkar massif (forming part of the Taurus chain) during summer time. In this tour we offer not only a journey through the alpine plains of Anatolia, in an attractive mountainous setting but also a truly enriching exchange with the hospitable nomadic people of Turkish mountains...	This tour consists of 3 main parts: Discover Cappadocia and its outstandingly beautiful valleys. In this wondrous and unusual landscape that nature sculpted in volcanic ash, you will discover sites of historical interest. The Bolkar massif exhibits very particular geological characteristics and offer splendid hiking opportunities in the fantastic landscapes of alpine plains while sharing the sedentary life style of the semi nomads. Finally, in a comfortably arranged boat we discover incomparable historical richness while sailing on the turquoise water of Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.

Cappadocia & Bolkar	Cappadocia, Mt Kuyucuk & Sailing
In this tour we have combined three different areas for a full discovery of Turkey. Cappadocia and its impressive moonscapes, results of thousands years of natural erosion on a land covered of volcanic ash ; The Bolkar massif and its flanks used as summer homes by whole villages and flocks during the summer grazing periods ; And Istanbul the legendary city set on two continents geographically as well as culturally.	Considering the geographical diversity of our country, we thoroughly prepared this tour to permit you to discover most of its innumerable different aspects. During 16 days we discover the worldwide known richness of Istanbul; the valleys and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia; the Kuyucuk massif (part of the Taurus chain), for trekking this is a cordial appointment with all the beauty of a generous nature. Our journey will end by cruising on the Mediterranean with visit of antiques sites (Selge, Perge, Aspendos, Kekova...)

Cappadocia & Mt Nemrut	Cappadocia, Sailing & Istanbul
Cappadocia presents unique geological features such as the “tuff” moulded by the simultaneous action of the wind and rain during millennia. Attracted by this singular aspect of the landscape many civilisations and settlers chose to live in this remarkable place. Then you will see a creation of man, competing with all the historical monuments that you could have visited up till now. From the top of the impressive mount Nemrut, you will appreciate the indescribable spectacle of colossal stone statues set ablaze by both the rising and the setting of the sun.	On this tour, we combine three different activities in three different regions of Turkey: During thousands years, the plateau of Cappadocia underwent an intense erosion, creating a fantastic formations: we hike on that landscape. Turkey is a treasure chest of coves, inlets and bays where Greek and Roman remains seem still alive; we will cruise there onboard of a comfortably arranged boat. Istanbul, the most fascinating city of Turkey, was successively Constantinople, Byzance and Istanbul will spare two full days for discovering it richness.

Lycian Way trekking	Mount Taurus
On this coast with a rich history you will discover the archaeological richness dating back to 8th century BC of Greek and Roman cities which are admirably preserved, with Lycian necropolis lost in the vegetation, or immersed at the bottom of a turquoise sea. On lands that Alexander the Great was the conqueror, you will enjoy impressive trekking sites while enjoying a truly enriching cultural exchange with the hospitable people of the coastal villages, and with shepherds who live with their families in isolated farms far from civilisation.	Situated in its centre, the Aladağlar is the most important massif of the Taurus range. Made of limestone, it presents a particular geology responsible for the interesting rock formations and amazing waterfalls. Its peak reaches 3756 meters high. Hike in an attractive topography, meet the local populations and share with them their old traditions are some of the highlights of this trip.

Trek & Sail in Lycia	Snow walking in Cappadocia
Here is a tour that we wanted unusual: in this area where winter climate is temperate, we combined trekking and cruising in a comfortably arranged gullet. As Turkey has been called “the cradle of civilisation”, on this coast with a rich history, you will discover the archaeological Lycian richness while following the trails made by shepherds, offering fascinating sea-sights. At the end of the day we join our gullet for overnight, in a different bay each evening.	This lunar landscape, undoubtedly the 8th wonder of the world, is more splendid when it is covered with snow; it takes a majestic and unreal appearance under this fine "white-coat". More than a discovery of the fairy landscape with snowshoes, this journey will permit you to get to know the people of the villages we cross and experience their legendary hospitality which our country is famous for. A voyage in another dimension...

Mount Ararat	Mount Kaçkar
Rising at the common borders of Turkey and Iran, Mt Ararat is the inactive volcano where, according to the Old Testament, Noah’s ark came to rest. Reaching 5137 m, it is capped year round with ice and snow. Experimenting this tour, you will obviously notice how the area surrounding has retained its natural beauty and the local population still engages in the traditional lifestyle.	In the rainy and lush landscapes of northeaster Turkey the Kaçkar mountain range borders the Black Sea coastline. Extensive glacier and water erosion have given these mountains a craggy and rugged look. On this tour we hike through a timberland and through alpines meadows that grass and wild flowers blanket up to elevations of 2300 m.

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