Goreme

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• To kick off our hiking week, we take a beautiful hike through the Meskendir - and the u201cRed Valleyu201d and via Rosental we arrive in the historic village of Cavusin. After a short stay we climb up the beautiful boulder of the old cave apartment of the village and on the way back we marvel at the beautiful fairy fireplaces. nHiking trail : approx. 12 km; approx. 4 hours; ascent 80 m; descent approx.

• The wonderful rock formations

• Another highlight of our hiking week is the Ihlara Gorge. After a 1.5-hour minibus ride we reach the entrance to this varied hike. The gorge, which is over 80 metres deep and has impressive rock formations, is often referred to as the u201cGrand Canyon of Turkeyu201d. On our way through the spectacular landscape we again encounter excellently preserved cave churches.nnDescent : 90 m u2013 Hiking trail : 12 km u2013 Duration : 4 hours

• The Turkish Grand Canyon

• Only recently has the u00c7at valley been developed, one of the longest valleys in Cappadocia. Unique fairy fireplaces and diverse cave dwellings with colorfully painted pigeon houses are the best motifs for the photo collection. After the hike, we have a typical Turkish lunch at a nice womenu2019s cooperative. In the afternoon, we still have the opportunity to be part of the oldest Turkish art, carpet weaving, and learn a lot about it.nnHiking trail : approx. 11 km; approx. 3 hours; ascent 50 m and descent approx.

• The world's largest porcini mushroom is here

• Today's excursion takes us through a fantastic landscape to the south of Cappadocia, into the Soganli Valley. We hike through a fascinating lunar landscape up to a Table Mountain where erosion has formed tall tufa cone towers with domed roofs, which were hollowed out in the Middle Ages as churches and living spaces. Here, too, we discover ornate rock churches with precious frescoes. On the way back we visit the underground city of Derinkuyu. Large tunnel systems with living and storage rooms and long ventilation shafts extend here. Even animal stables with feeding troughs are still recognizable.nnAscent : 150 m u2013 Descent : 150 m u2013 Hiking trail : 9 km u2013 Duration : 3 hours

• Fascinating landscape on Soganli Table Mountain

• Today's excursion takes us to two famous and varied valleys of Cappadocia. We start with Gu00fcvercinlik (pigeon valley) and learn why this unique area is called that. We discover bricked-up pigeonholes all over the rocks. In them, the valuable pigeon droppings were once collected as fertilizer. After lunch in Gu00f6reme we climb into the Akvadi (white valley) with its towering fairy fireplaces, which have earned it the nickname u201cLove Valleyu201d.nn Ascent : 60 m u2013 Descent : 250 m u2013 Hiking trail : 9 km u2013 Duration : 4 hours

• The most beautiful fairy fireplaces of cappadocia

• Todayu2019s hike starts below the village of Ortahisar. A narrow path leads us along a stream through the green and picturesque Gomeda Valley. The tranquility and seclusion of this place make for a special hiking experience. At the end of the tour we visit the ancient Greek village of Mustafapasa, where modern stonemasons have lovingly restored the historic houses and cave dwellings.nnAscent 50 m u2013 descent 50m u2013 hiking trail 9 km u2013 duration 3 hours

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.