Day 1: Ankara - Cappadocia. Arrival in Ankara airport, 5 hours bus transfer to the Cappadocia. Overnight in pension. Includes: (B), (D). Day 2: Akvadi - Uchisar - Goreme. Drive to the trail head point at the beginning of the Akvadi (white valley). We walk in this valley following an old river (today vineyards). In this valley the fairy chimneys are particularly slim. At noon we arrive in Uchisar village to visit the high viewpoint known as "fortress". In the afternoon we walk in the pigeon valley, called so because of the numerous "pigeon houses" built in the 18th century. Then we drive to Avanos to discover the handcraft of Cappadocia, pottery and carpet demonstration. Possibility to try out a Turkish bath. Overnight in pension. 5/6 hours walk. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 3: Zelve - Cavusin - Red Valley. Drive to the trail head point at the beginning of the Akvadi (white valley). We walk in this valley following an old river (today vineyards). In this valley the fairy chimneys are particularly slim. At noon we arrive in Uchisar village to visit the high viewpoint known as "fortress". In the afternoon we walk in the pigeon valley, called so because of the numerous "pigeon houses" built in the 18th century. Then we drive to Avanos to discover the handcraft of Cappadocia, pottery and carpet demonstration. Possibility to try out a Turkish bath. Overnight in pension. 5/6 hours walk. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 4: Mazikoy - Ihlara Valley. 1h 30min transfer to Ihlara valley. On the way we will stop in Mazikoy village to see traditional life style of Cappadocia. Walk in the Ihlara valley, along the Melendiz River. This valley is particularly rich with flora and fauna due to the presence of water. We visit certainly ones of the most beautiful orthodox Christian churches (from 6th and 12th century) with good conserved frescoes on the rock faces of the valley. We have lunch-break at the bank of the river and we continue our walk and visit in the valley. We join our bus in Selime to transfer pension for overnight. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 5: Cappadocia - Konya Taurus. Today we will drive to Dedegol massif, during 7 hours driving we will stop in Konya to see Mevlana museum where we can see the Dervish Dances. After drive to Beysehir, arrive in the village of Derebucak where we can camp for overnight. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Days 6 - 9: Dedegol - Bozburun Tol Ballibucak Zerk (Selge) Koprulu Canyon. During 4 days walking along the Dedegol Mountains, we will pass big forest ranges with very different floras then other parts of Turkey. Along the walk we will camp near by Tol, and Ballibucak this are very typical village where we can still see the original Turkish life style. During Selge we can walk along old Roman King Roads and visit Antic City. We will pass near by the highest summit of region Bozburun 2500 m height. Every day we will walk around the height of 1700 m to 2200 m. After we will descend to Koprulu Canyon to spend last night camp, its famous place for rafting people from all around the world. Depending on your decision, there will be optional rafting in this river for couple of hours. Everyday we will walk from 4 to 6 hours easy moderate routes. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 10: Koprulu Canyon - Phaselis. Today we will meet our bus to get Phaselis to visit this old town from 7th century BC, and continue driving to Kale (Demre) where we will meet our boat. Dinner and overnight on the boat. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Days 11 & 12: Kekova - Ucagiz. During this 2 days boat trips we will discover the islands near by Kekova and Ucagiz. We will have chance to swim and snorkel. Overnight on the boat. (This boat has no cabins, we will use our mattresses to sleep on the boat, where also we will have dining place). Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 13: Kekova - Antalya. In the morning we will meet our minibus again in Kekova for 5 hours bus transfer to Antalya. Free afternoon in old town of Antalya. Overnight in hotel. Includes: (B). Day 14: Antalya. Transfer to the airport for your home departure. Notes: Price Includes: 
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