Walking the Ancient Trails of Cappadocia - Premium Adventure
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 9 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39499
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Experience a six-night stay at the fabulous Nino Cave Suites hotel in the heart of Cappadocia
- Enjoy a unique programme of walks and activities to discover the history, valleys, rock towers and cave dwellings of the region
- Grab the chance to take a hot-air balloon ride over the fairytale Cappadocia landscape
- Discover historic Istanbul, from centrally located hotels
The rock towers, caves and cultural history of Cappadocia are best discovered on foot. Following ancient volcanic eruptions, the region was covered with a blanket of soft ‘tufa’ rock that is easily eroded by wind and water. It has been inhabited for millennia, with many civilisations carving cave dwellings and churches into the towers and hillsides. In recent times, local entrepreneurs have used the same principle to create incredible, unique hotels, one of which is a highlight of our experience. Our programme of walks and activities will show you the best of the area, plus lesser-known routes and experiences. This trip is recommended to those who like exploring in style, and don’t settle with the ordinary.
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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
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Day 2: Morning calligraphy lesson; fly to Kayseri
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Day 3: Visit to the Goreme Open-Air Museum; walk through the colourful Rose Valley
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Day 4: Tour of Pigeon Valley; explore the cellars at Kaymakli Underground City; cooking class experience
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Day 5: Optional balloon ride; walk through White Valley; discover Love Valley; afternoon at leisure
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Day 6: Visit the former monastic complex of Zelve; explore Sword and Red valleys; Jeep safari; late afternoon Whirling Dervishes performance
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Day 7: Day tour to Ihlara Valley; visit Avanos
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Day 8: Fly to Istanbul; optional Turkish bath experience
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Day 9: End Istanbul
- Premium accommodation throughout,Tipping for all hotel, drivers and local staff
- Eight breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners
- Internal flights between Istanbul and Kayseri
- Free group arrival and departure transfers available
- Named tour leader, chosen for their expertise and great customer feedback
- Full programme of activities as shown in the itinerary
- Balloon ride. Pre-booked, but paid locally
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Tip for the leader
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn US$ 137+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking the Ancient Trails of Cappadocia - Premium Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking the Ancient Trails of Cappadocia - Premium Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking the Ancient Trails of Cappadocia - Premium Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.