Turkey Expedition
    Turkey · Cappadocia · Aegean Coast

    Turkey Expedition

    Cross continents on two wheels - from Cappadocia's lunar valleys to the Aegean coastline.

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    12 days2400 kmmoderateAdventure touringMax 10 ridersTurkey

    An expedition between two continents

    Twelve days across landscapes that change every morning. Lunar valleys carved by wind, mountain passes painted with pine, ancient ruins waking up at sunrise, and a coastline that rewards every twist of the throttle. You ride. We handle everything else: vetted hotels with secure parking, a chase vehicle, a local lead rider, and a route built by people who actually rode it - twice.

    • Sunrise launch over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
    • Twisties through the Taurus mountains
    • Aegean coastline stops at boutique seaside hotels
    • Local lead rider + support vehicle every day
    Experience
    Intermediate
    Terrain
    Mountain asphalt + occasional gravel
    Riding style
    Adventure touring
    2.400
    Total km
    12
    Riding days
    1
    Country
    1.800m
    Max altitude
    20%
    Offroad
    80%
    Asphalt
    Itinerary

    Day by day

    01
    Day 1
    Arrival in Istanbul
    0 km-Boutique hotel · Beyoğlu
    +

    Welcome dinner on the Bosphorus, gear check and route briefing.

    02
    Day 2
    Istanbul → Ankara
    450 km6hDesign hotel · Ankara
    +

    First day on the bikes. Highway warm-up, then twisties towards the capital.

    03
    Day 3
    Ankara → Cappadocia
    320 km5hCave suite · Göreme
    +

    Cross the central plateau. Arrive in time for sunset at the rim of Göreme.

    Ankara → Cappadocia
    04
    Day 4
    Cappadocia rest day
    80 km loop2hCave suite · Göreme
    +

    Optional balloon flight at dawn. Easy local loop in the afternoon.

    05
    Day 5
    Cappadocia → Konya
    230 km4hHeritage hotel · Konya
    +

    Long sweeping curves through the Taurus foothills.

    06
    Day 6
    Konya → Antalya
    320 km6hSeaside resort · Antalya
    +

    The big mountain day. Switchbacks down to the Mediterranean.

    07
    Day 7
    Antalya rest day
    --Seaside resort · Antalya
    +

    Beach, espresso, optional coastal loop.

    08
    Day 8
    Antalya → Fethiye
    200 km5hBoutique hotel · Fethiye
    +

    Coast road. Possibly the most photographed stretch of the trip.

    09
    Day 9
    Fethiye → Pamukkale
    260 km5hSpa hotel · Pamukkale
    +

    Inland detour to the white travertine terraces.

    10
    Day 10
    Pamukkale → Izmir
    260 km5hDesign hotel · Izmir
    +

    Vineyards, olive groves, ancient Ephesus stop.

    11
    Day 11
    Izmir → Istanbul
    550 km8hBoutique hotel · Istanbul
    +

    Final big ride back along the Marmara coast.

    12
    Day 12
    Departure
    0 km--
    +

    Breakfast, debrief, transfers.

    What's included

    Included
    • Motorcycle rental (BMW GS / Triumph Tiger class)
    • Full insurance + roadside assistance
    • All accommodations (boutique & cave hotels)
    • Daily breakfast + welcome and farewell dinners
    • Local English-speaking lead rider
    • Support vehicle for luggage & spares
    • Curated GPX routes preloaded
    Not included
    • International flights
    • Personal riding gear
    • Lunches and personal expenses
    • Optional balloon flight in Cappadocia

    Frames from the road

    Ride Turkey with us

    10 spots per departure. Once they're gone, they're gone.

    Reserve my spot

    Good to know

    What license do I need?+

    A valid Category A motorcycle license. Minimum 2 years of riding experience strongly recommended.

    Can I bring a passenger?+

    Yes - pillion price available on request. Same accommodations apply.

    What if it rains?+

    We ride. Routes are flexible and we always have an alternative for safety.

    Cancellation policy?+

    Full refund up to 60 days before departure. Partial refunds after that.

    Difficulty

    Moderate
    Off-road
    25%
    On a riding day
    300 km
    Highest point
    3500 m
    Consecutive days without asphalt
    1 day

    Gravel sections and a few long days. You should be comfortable standing on the pegs on a loose surface.

    These are the thresholds for this level. The expedition's own measured figures are added once the guide confirms the route.

    Want to ride your own motorcycle?

    Your bike. Your world. Your way.

    Your bike can travel to the start of the expedition in a container and come back the same way. Transport is booked separately, on its own page, so the expedition page can stay about the road.

    See transport options