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Visit the rock-cut tombs of Caunus/Jane Sweeney

Cappadocia & Coast Adventure - a Family Holiday in Turkey - 2010/11 Itinerary

15 days - from $1340

• Discover Cappadocia & the Taurus Mountains
• White water rafting
• Explore hidden coves & sunken cities by boat

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Cappadocia & Underground City
We spend a few days exploring the volcanic landscape of Cappadocia, where the 'fairy chimneys' (tall columns of ash rock) and rock-cut houses still provide homes to the Cappadocian people - we even find time to try our hands at a pottery lesson. We walk through the valley of Ihlara, with its cliffs of up to 170 metres high and rock-cut churches containing coloured frescoes. We then spend time exploring the underground city of Kaymakli which has 8 floors and is up to 57 metres beneath the surface.


High Taurus Walk
From Demirkaz?k village we climb into the valleys of the Taurus Mountains. In this magnificent and seldom visited area we enjoy the exhilaration of mountain walking at its very best. The following day gives the opportunity to meet some local children and share experiences of how they live including learning how to carpet weave and make traditional bread for dinner that evening.


Rafting, Kas & Sailing Boats
We continue to the Koprullu Canyon National Park where we try our hand at white water rafting. The next day we visit Aspendos Theatre (seating up to 15,000) before reaching the coast for some time on the beach. Then we take a boat to discover the sunken city of Kekova before continuing around the Lycian coast via the lovely harbour town of Kas to idyllic Oludeniz. A highlight of the trip is a visit to the ancient city of Caunus (400 BC) with its magnificent rock tombs carved into the mountain. There are more opportunities to swim the following day when we take another boat trip before finally arriving in Istanbul for a city tour before flying home the next day.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Goreme. Day 2 Cappadocia We walk in the volcanic landscape of Cappadocia. Day 3 Pigeon valley After a pottery lesson we walk in the valley of Ihlara. Day 4 Cavusin We walk in the Pancarlik and Kizilcukur valleys before visiting the early Christian cave city of Cavusin. Day 5 Kaymakli We first discover the Pasabaglar? Valley before spending time exploring the underground city of Kaymakli. Day 6 Taurus Mountains TWe walk (children on mules) through the Cimbar Canyon and enjoy lunch at a village house, surrounded by the mighty Taurus. Day 7 Yallak Valley Walk to Yallak Valley before driving to Konya. Day 8 Rafting We continue to the Koprulu Canyon National Park where we try our hand at whitewater rafting. Day 9 Aspendos Theatre Drive to Antalya via the Roman theatre of Aspendos before free time on the beach. Day 10 Kekova Transfer to Kekova for a boat trip over the sunken city and continue on to Kas. Day 11 Kayakoy Drive to Fethiye and then walk to Kayakoy, an abandoned 'ghost town', before time to relax on Oludeniz beach. Day 12 Caunus Visit the city of Caunus with a dip in the hot springs. Day 13 Cruise Full day boat trip in the bay of Fethiye. Day 14 Istanbul Transfer to Dalaman and fly to Istanbul for a guided walking tour. Day 15 End Istanbul.

Accommodations: 5nts hotel, 7nts pension, 2nts camping; 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Transport: Charter bus/4WD/ Riverboat/Raft.
Comment: We follow a relatively undemanding route in Cappadocia with easy to moderate walking in the Taurus Mountains. However, there are mules for support and to transport any children if necessary.
Try optional hot air ballooning over the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia - see tour dossier for details.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers and camp staff.
Trip Reference: FGT2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
16 Jul 1130 Jul 11$1340$1340 0
23 Jul 1106 Aug 11$1430$1430 0
30 Jul 1113 Aug 11$1430$1430 0
06 Aug 1120 Aug 11$1430$1430 0
13 Aug 1127 Aug 11$1430$1430 0
20 Aug 1103 Sep 11$1430$1430 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.