Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 5 locations in 16 days with 4 nights aboard our private gulet
- Some early mornings with 1 pre-dawn flight on certain departures
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk approximately 3 miles unassisted along very uneven surfaces and steep inclines on Day 12, and be comfortable participating in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- Agility and balance are required for boarding, disembarking, and walking on deck during our gulet cruise; transfers from the gulet to the shore will include embarking and disembarking a small dinghy
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience
Climate
- Temperatures range from 25-100°F
- Prepare for temperatures from 80-100°F on the Turquoise Coast in the summer months, June-September
Terrain
- Several hikes in the Cappadocia region are at steep inclines, with some 1-hour uphill hikes on loose gravel
- You will have the opportunity to participate in daily hikes of 1-3 hours each during our gulet cruise; hikes on Day 12 feature uneven terrain, steep inclines, and jagged rocks that require advanced agility and balance
Transportation
- Travel by bus/minibus, local tram, gulet-style yacht, and small boat
Accommodations & Facilities
- 4 nights on a gulet-style yacht that has small cabins with private baths, limited public and luggage space, no air-conditioning, and no overnight electric power in cabins