Itinerary
- Day 1
Kayseri
Optional Activities
- Tour of surrounding area depending on time of arrival
- Visit Cumhuriyet Meydani (Republic Square) and 12th-century citadel
- Explore city walls and remains of old town
- Visit Kursunlu Mosque
- Visit Hunat Mosque
- Browse small covered bazaar
Landmarks Cumhuriyet Meydani Kursunlu Mosque Hunat Mosque Erciyes - Day 2
Kayseri to Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (at trout farm), Dinner (first dinner in the mountains)
Included Activities
- Visit to trout farm near Demirkazik with lunch
- Hike from Pinarbasi to tent camp near Cömce Gölü
Landmarks Aladaglar National Park Cömce Gölü 
- Day 3
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at summit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike along Karagöl and Yildizgöl lakes
- Ascent to Teke Kalesi summit (3,517m)
- Picnic lunch at summit
- Descent to Yedigoller plateau
Landmarks Karagöl Yildizgöl Teke Kalesi Yedigöller 
- Day 4
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on summit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Mt. Emler summit
- Picnic on summit
- Descent to camp
Landmarks Mt. Emler Mt. Hasan Mt. Erciyes 
- Day 5
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Celikbuyduran Pass (3,500m)
- Descent through rock formations to Sokulupinar camp
Landmarks Celikbuyduran Pass 
- Day 6
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at Lake Dipsiz), Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep transfer to Arpalik plateau
- Hike to Tekepinari (goat spring)
- Walk to Dipsiz Lake
- Picnic lunch at Lake Dipsiz
- Jeep transfer to Sokulupinar base camp
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Dipsiz Lake (weather and water conditions permitting)
Landmarks Arpalik Plateau Tekepinari Dipsiz Lake Mt. Demirkazik - Day 7
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Sakartasi (2,300m)
- Hike over Eznevit Yaylasi
- Picnic at scenic viewpoint (2,530m)
- Descent to Emli Valley camp
Landmarks Sakartasi Eznevit Yaylasi Siyirmalik Valley Alaca Guzeller Kaldi - Day 8
Aladaglar National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Mangirci Gorge
- Ascent to Alaca Plateau (2,400m)
- Picnic lunch
- Descent to Emli Valley camp
Landmarks Mangirci Gorge Alaca Plateau - Day 9
Aladaglar National Park to Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (at Belisirma along Melendiz River), Dinner (Turkish tea (Cay))
Included Activities
- Visit underground city of Derinkuyu
- Explore Ihlara Valley canyon
- Walk in Ihlara Valley
- Lunch in Belisirma
- Visit Selime cathedral
- Explore cave passageways and labyrinth at Selime
Landmarks Derinkuyu Ihlara Valley Melendiz River Belisirma Selime 
- Day 10
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Uchisar village
- Explore Uchisar castle and underground rooms
- Hike through Pigeon Valley
- Visit Goreme village
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride at sunrise
Landmarks Akvadi Valley Uchisar Uchisar Castle Pigeon Valley Goreme 
- Day 11
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme open-air museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Hike in Meskendir Valley
- Cross to Red Valley
- Hike to Cavusin village
Optional Activities
- Visit Avanos - city of potters and traditional crafts
- Visit pottery studio in Avanos
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Meskendir Valley Red Valley Cavusin Avanos - Day 12
Cappadocia to Kayseri
