- Family fun in hidden Turkey
- Easy family trekking in the Taurus Mountains
- See the rock spires and caves of Cappadocia
- Visit the underground city of Derinkuyu
- A superb family adventure holiday
The rugged Taurus Mountains and the nearby, world-famous region of Cappadocia, provide an unbeatable destination for this family adventure holiday. Flying into Kayseri, the first part of this great family holiday is concentrated in the Taurus Mountains, source of 2 historically important rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. In this idyllic area, where the local people still travel with their animals to high pastures during the summer months, we will check out the beautiful Kapuzbasi Waterfalls, before enjoying a 2-day trek in the mountains under Mt Demirkazik (3756m), the highest peak in the range. The second part of the trip is centred amongst the outlandish scenery of Cappadocia, famous for its weird and wonderful rock formations. Millions of years of wind, rain and frost have sculpted the area's volcanic rock into a landscape of bizarre spires and 'fairy chimneys'. After exploring the troglodyte city of Derinkuyu we spend an afternoon on bikes, whirling around the rock formations in the vicinity of Goreme. Our last couple of days involve horse riding on an ancient caravanserai route to some hot springs and hiking in the White Valley, with a visit to a potter's studio. After a night's R&R at our hotel, the return transfer to Kayseri ends this family adventure holiday full of Turkish delight.
Trip Guide
Is it for you and your family? Suitable for children aged 7+
If you enjoy walking in beautiful mountain scenery and soaking up rich culture, then this family adventure holiday is for you. There are 2 days of walking in the itinerary at moderate altitudes, as well as camping, biking and horse riding. You and your children should know how to ride a bike and also have minimal experience of horse riding.
This trip is a mix of sightseeing, activity and relaxation. The biking and horse riding elements of the trip are very straightforward. The biking is on dirt trails with no technical sections and is suitable for youngsters who ride at home. And, even those with no previous experience of horse riding can take part in this element of the trip. Helmets are provided both for the biking and the horse riding. There are just 2 days of hiking in the Taurus Mountains and this is at relatively modest altitude, involving 3 to 4 hours on the first day and 6 to 7 hours on the second day. Fit and active 7 year-olds should manage this walk OK. This family adventure holiday is designed to provide a mix of activities suitable for a wide age range.
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