Turkey- Stone, Sea, and Sacred Landscapes
Stone, Sea, and Sacred Landscapes
7 days/6 nights
october 3-9, 2026
Price: $2700 per person.
Ride into myth, wilderness, and conservation.
The Mazingira Adventure continues into Turkey, moving from the volcanic plateaus of
Cappadocia to the rugged, sea-cut edges of the Lycian Coast. Over seven days, we hike
through sculpted valleys and ancient rock cities, descend from a 7,700-foot summit to the
Mediterranean, walk among Lycian ruins carved into cliffs, travel by boat across a sunken
city, and finish on foot along the Lycian Way - arriving by sea into the harbor town of Kaş.
This is an active, immersive continuation of the Bulgaria experience, shaped by movement
through landscape, layered history, and locally rooted hospitality
Trip Highlights
Cappadocia
Hike Cappadocia’s iconic valleys, fairy chimneys, and fortress ruins
Göreme
Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum’s rock-cut churches and frescoes
Mount Tahtalı
Ride the Olympos cable car to Mount Tahtalı and hike down through cedar forest
Walk Myra
Walk among ancient Lycian tombs and the Roman theater at Myra
Boat Ride
Boat across the sunken city of Kekova, with time to swim in turquoise waters
Hike a dramatic coastal stretch of the Lycian Way
Hike
Kaş harbor
Arrive by boat into Kaş harbor, finishing our journey from the sea
Stone, Sea, and Sacred Landscapes
The Rhodopes are not just mountains in a landscape—they are Europe’s beating heart of wild nature. Here, griffon vultures raise their young, the endangered Egyptian vulture makes its last stand, and mega-fauna reclaims the forests that once echoed with their presence.
At this crossroads of Europe and Asia, two climates merge to create a sanctuary of life found almost nowhere else on the continent. Every cliff, forest, and river valley carries a story of resilience—and a warning. Without action, these species and their native home could be lost.
Your adventure supports efforts to keep vultures soaring, ensures bears and wolves continue to roam, and empowers local communities to protect the land and habitats they call home. Together, we can safeguard this extraordinary biodiversity hotspot for generations to come.
Mazingira Conservation Works provides small grants to community groups to support their conservation efforts
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