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Cappadocia
is the name given to the region in central Anatolia
which was once the heart of the Hittite Empire, later
an independent kingdom, and then a vast Roman province.
Explore the fascinating
Cappadocia
region by mountain bike and discover the places the
crowds never reach. Millions of years of volcanic activity
and erosion have resulted in a surreal, lunar type landscape
littered with strange rock formations. In addition,
churches beautifully decorated with frescoes, houses
and underground cities hollowed out of the soft rock
offer an insight in to life in the region as it was
centuries ago. Small tracks covered in volcanic sand
twist and turn among the rock formations, valleys, vineyards
and villages, offering a wonderful way to explore the
region far away from any kind of motor traffics.
As Turkey’s mountain bike specialist,
Argeus Travel is able to offer a wide range of bike
tours lasting up to 15 days. Accommodation is generally
in high quality cave hotels, although camping is possible
depending on the tour. Tailor made tours can be arranged
for groups of minimum 2, or individuals can join a fixed
tour. A professional guide, with expert knowledge of
the area, accompanies all tours, as does a support vehicle.
Most of the cycling is on small tracks covered with
volcanic sand and quiet roads, and daily distances range
from 20 to 70km. During the spring the region is covered with
wild and colorful flowers and autumn is the time for grapes.
Both, spring and autumn, with the mild climate, are the
perfect seasons for cycling in the area.
Mountain bikes are essential in this area, and available
for hire from Argeus
Travel.
Full board is supplied during the tour and vegetarian
food is available.
WHAT DID ARGEUS DO FOR MTB?
- We are the founder of Cappadocia International Mountain
Bike Festival and Race with Bikegames;
- We are the organizer and sponsor of 1st Cappadocia
International Mountain Bike Festival and Race;
- We are the sponsor of “ADIDAS Spring / Summer 2003
Cycling” catalogue;
- We are the 1st MTB Tour Company in Turkey.
Accommodation
The hotels are all listed on this web site. We have
chosen the best "cave" rooms for you.
At the camp sites, tents and mats are provided but you
should bring your own sleeping bag.
Food
Lunches are as written in the itineraries.
While staying in the hotel, dinners are eaten either
at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant. The meals at
the restaurants are “a la carte” while those
on camping days are fixed menu. Dinners are prepared
and served at the camp site, vegetarians can be catered
for. Drinks at lunches and dinners are excluded.
Transportation
Transfers will be made by a luxury air conditioned
minivan. All the luggage and equipment are carried to
the camp site or hotels before the group arrive.
Guide
There will be a professional guide with the group from
airport to airport. There will also be an extra staff
for every 4 clients.
Group size: minimum 2 - maximum 16
MOUNTAIN BIKING TOURS
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