Walking in Cappadocia

Name: Walking in Cappadocia
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (27 reviews)

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 1579

4.5/5 from

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate

Comfort Level

Superior

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Group Size :

5 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

TTG

Carbon Footprint :

28kg CO2e per person per day

Walk a volcano-forged world of fairytale chimneys and underground cities

Turkey has long been underrated as a trekking destination, but with the fairytale rock chimneys of Cappadocia rising majestically from an otherworldly landscape, it should not be overlooked. This unique landscape was formed by the eruptions of three volcanoes, Erciyes, Hasan and Melendiz, which created one of the most distinctive landscapes in the world. The great walking and staggering scenery of this region make for a highly memorable trip.

Highlights

Trek among the fairytale rock chimneys of Cappadocia
Discover the historic and cultural secrets of this region
Visit the underground city of Kaymakli

Key Information

Accommodation: 7 Superior nights (hotel)
Six days of walking in Cappadocia
Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Turkey

What's Included

All breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Moderate: 3mph-4mph (5kph-6ph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; good paths with some steep ascents
Altitude maximum: 4,265ft (1,300m); average: 3,280ft (1,000m)

Day 2

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 3

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 4

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 5

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 6

7 km / 4.3 miles

Day 7

7 km / 4.3 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

TRIP

TTG - Walking in Cappadocia

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Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

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Itinerary

Cappadocia Cappadocia

There are no activities planned today so you are free to arrive in Cappadocia at any time. In the evening, our guide holds a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead, give advice on the local area and answer any questions.

Today’s trek takes us through the Akvadi. Eroded over time, this fascinating valley presents curious rock formations and fairytale chimneys that wouldn’t look out of place in a Salvador Dalí painting. If we are lucky, we may spot wildlife such as the beautiful hoopoe (with its distinctive call) or a Eurasian fox along the way. After approximately three hours of walking, we arrive at Uchisar village, where we take lunch in a local restaurant before climbing the citadel embedded into the rock above. From here, we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the surreal landscape. In the afternoon, we follow a path that leads us to the Guvercinlik (or Pigeon Valley), where pigeons are encouraged to roost so the local people can collect their droppings to use as fertiliser. We then continue to the town of Goreme.

Distance covered: 7mi (12km)

Ascent: 1,312ft (400m); Descent: 1,312ft (400m); Activity hours: 5