Cappadocia and The St Paul Trail - Turkey Trekking Holiday

Memorable walking in changing landscapes

The underground city at Derinkuyu, Cappadocia

This varied trip offers a great chance to see a large slice of Turkey on foot. Our time is split between the unforgettable scenery of Cappadocia and the wilder climbs of the St Paul's Trail.

Cappadocia is home to the fairy chimneys and vast underground cities, and visits include the Goreme Open Air Museum and one of the largest subterranean cities, Derinkuyu.

The 500km-long St Paul's Trail takes its name and route from the missionary journeys of St Paul to Asia Minor and provides the blueprint for some great walking through National Parks teeming with flora and fauna, as well as some fascinating ruins.

As we begin to make our way back towards Antalya, we spend time in Koprucay, including some rafting at Koprulu Canyon, a visit to Olympos and a free day in Adrasan.

The contrast of rugged beauty, bizarre rock formations and cultural heritage offers varied walks and engaging visits and presents many faces of a fascinating country.

What makes this trip responsible?

Our local partners have long been committed to sustainable tourism. All activities are low impact, as such jeeps, jet skis or quad bikes are not on the menu. Areas visited on this itinerary, in particular rural areas, benefit from the income generated by our groups.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Turkey

Day 1

Fly to Antalya

Day 2

Transfer through the Taurus Mountains to Cappadocia, visiting a Sultanhani on the way.

Day 3

Walking in Cappadocia, Red Valley and on to the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and rock-cut churches.

Day 4

Tour of Derinkuyu Underground City, walk to Ihlara. Afternoon visit to Uchisar.

Day 5

Leave Cappadocia for Sagrak, visiting the Mevlana Museum at Konya en route.

Day 6

Walk through Yazili National Park to Curuk.

Day 7

Follow the trail from Sagrak to Adada; transfer to Egirdir.

Day 8

Walk from Sipahiler to Serpil.

Day 9

Kasnak Forest Park to Mt Davraz.

Day 10

Walk Kasimlar to Kesme over the river bridge, canyon and up the winding roads near Belsarnic; transfer to the Uncle Tevfik village house.

Day 11

Explore ruins at Selge.

Day 12

Morning in Koprulu Canyon; afternoon transfer to Adrasan.

Day 13

Walk to Olympos, the ancient Lycian city including a visit to the burning rocks at Chimera.

Day 14

Free day in Adrasan.

Day 15

Transfer to Antalya; fly to London

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Cappadocia & The St Paul Trail

What makes this trip responsible?

Itinerary

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