From Cappadocia to Lycia, Hiking Between Tuff and the Mediterranean

Your route

1. Day1
   Cappadocia

   Arrival in Kayseri and transfer to Cappadocia

   You are welcomed at Kayseri airport, then driven for about an hour to your hotel in the center of Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free.

2. Day2
   Cappadocia

   Soğanlı, an underground city and Mustafapaşa

   A first walk in Soğanlı, among abandoned cave dwellings, fairy chimneys and rock-cut churches. You then visit an underground city, a refuge dug out on several levels. The day ends in Mustafapaşa, a Greek village until the population exchange.

3. Day3
   Cappadocia

   The Üzengi and Pancarlık valleys

   You follow the river through the Üzengi Valley, where sculpted rocks stand alongside old dovecotes. The hike continues into the Pancarlık Valley, among colorful dales and cones of volcanic tuff, below a cave village.

4. Day4
   Cappadocia

   Cave-dwellers' valley and the Red and Rose Valleys

   The day begins with an optional, no-obligation visit to a kilim and carpet workshop. You then walk through the valley of the cave dwellers, dotted with tunnels and natural arches. The afternoon is devoted to the Red and Rose Valleys, whose colors were born of wind and rain.

5. Day5
   Lycia

   Drive to Lycia through the Taurus Mountains

   Early morning departure with a private driver for a long day on the road. A lunch break takes place in the Taurus Mountains before reaching Çıralı / Ulupınar, in the heart of Lycia. Your English-speaking guide awaits you there for the rest of the stay.

6. Day6
   Lycia

   Mount Chimaera and the Ulupınar Valley

   You walk to Mount Chimaera, where natural flames have been rising from the rock since antiquity, then continue to the summit for an open view over the Mediterranean. You descend through the Ulupınar Valley, which links two villages down to the sea, where a swim is possible.

7. Day7
   Lycia

   Lycian Way to Maden Bay and a boat outing

   The Lycian Way takes you to the small Maden Bay, reachable on foot or by sea, for a first swim. You then board a boat for a trip with lunch, followed by several swimming stops in other bays in the afternoon. Return to the village late in the day and free time.

8. Day8
   Antalya

   Transfer to Antalya and free day

   You travel to Antalya and your hotel in the walled old town. The day is free to stroll along the shady boulevards, walk down to the marina and explore the lanes of the old quarter.

9. Day9
   Antalya

   Transfer to Antalya airport and return

   The tour comes to an end. A transfer takes you to Antalya airport (AYT) for your return flight.

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.