School Adventure - Cappadocia
- Multi-activity fun in hidden Turkey
- Horse riding beside Turkey`s longest river, the Kizilirmak
- Mountain Biking amongst the Fairy Chimneys
- Part of Turkey that few tourists get to see
- Taking tea at a Taurus shepherd`s camp
Flying into Kayseri, the trip starts with three days of trekking. The Taurus range of mountains forms a divide between Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the Anatolian Plateau. It is from this range that the great rivers of the Tigris and Euphrates spring. We trek through juniper woodland, high pastures and a spectacular canyon. We then transfer to a hotel in the town of Goreme, 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 areas volcanic rock into a landscape of bizarre spires and 'fairy chimneys'. After exploring the troglodyte city of Zelve we spend a morning on bikes, whirling around the rock formations in the vicinity of Goreme. Followed by horse riding on an ancient caravanserai route to some hot springs, with a visit to a potter's studio and an experience of traditional Turkish cookery and a Turkish bath. This trip provides an excellent opportunity to explore a fascinating part of Turkey that few tourists get to see.
Is this holiday for you?
We recommend a minimum age of 14 years
This School Adventure combines a mix of trekking and activities. We have three days of moderate hiking in the beautiful High Taurus mountains before basing ourselves at a hotel amongst the fairy chimneys in Goreme. The biking and horse riding elements of the holiday are very straightforward. The biking is on dirt trails with no technical sections and is suitable for all. Even those with no previous experience of horse riding can take part in this activity. Helmets are provided both for the biking and the horse riding. Overall the trip is designed to provide an exciting mix of activities. Each of our School Group Adventures is given a grade, taking into account the amount of walking involved, the difficulty of the terrain, the remoteness, the altitude and the overall length of the trip. The trips are graded on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most challenging. This trip is graded 3.
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