Asphalt Motor Tour in Eastern Turkey
Description:
Type of tour: On the pavement
Level: For everyone.
Days of skiing: 8
Accommodation: 9 nights and 10 days
Type of accommodation: Double hotel room.
Tour description:
This 10-day motorbike journey through Eastern Turkey takes place on paved roads. We start in Antalya and go through historical cities and natural attractions: Lake Burdur, Mount Nemrut, Gobekli Tepe, ancient Mardin, the fortress walls of Diyarbakir and the mosaics of Zeugma. On your trip, you will find stunning views, the culture of Eastern Turkey and the best culinary traditions of the region. The tour ends in Antalya, where you will have time to relax before departure.
What awaits you?
- Exciting routes along Turkey’s best paved roads
- Visit key historical and natural attractions
- Comfortable hotels on the whole route
- The unique cuisine of each region
- Guides with deep knowledge of history and culture
Route by day. Main events, locations, attractions, key moments at each stage.
Day 1
Arrival in Antalya
Highlights: Meeting at the hotel in Antalya, acquaintance with participants, briefing on the route and schedule.
Accommodation: Hotel in Antalya
Day 2
Antalya - Konya
Distance: ~300 km
Highlights: A trip through picturesque rural roads, a visit to Lake Burdur and the town of Isparta, known for its pink plantations.
Accommodation: Hotel in Konya
Day 3
Konya - Adiyaman
Distance: ~500 km
Highlights: Trip to Adyyaman, climb Mount Nemrut, known for its colossal statues and stunning views at dawn.
Accommodation: Hotel in Adiyaman
Day 4
Adyaman - Şanlıurfa
Distance: ~200 km
Highlights: Visit to Göbekli Tepe – the oldest temple in the world, walk through the historical center of the city, visit Baliklıgol (Lake of Abraham).
Accommodation: Hotel in Şanlıurf
Day 5
Şanlıurfa - Mardin
Distance: ~200 km
Highlights: A trip to Mardin, known for its unique stone buildings and rich cultural history. Visit the old town and the monastery of Deirulzafaran.
Accommodation: Hotel in Mardin
Day 6
Mardin - Diyarbakir
Distance: ~100 km
Highlights: A short but eventful day with a visit to the ancient city walls of Diyarbakir - one of the longest in the world, as well as the Great Mosque of Diyarbakir.
Accommodation: Hotel in Diyarbakir
Day 7
Diyarbakir – Gaziantep
Distance: ~200 km
Highlights: Trip to Gaziantep, the gastronomic capital of Turkey. Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and tasting the famous baklava.
Accommodation: Hotel in Gaziantep
Day 8
Gaziantep - Tashuju
Distance: ~400 km
Highlights: A trip to the Mediterranean coast through beautiful mountain scenery.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tashuju
Day 9
Tashuju - Antalya
Distance: ~350 km
Highlights: The final stretch along the picturesque Mediterranean coast with stops at observation decks.
Accommodation: Hotel in Antalya
Day 10
Conclusion of the tour
Highlights: Breakfast, rest and airport transfer.
The price includes:
- Motorcycle rental
- petrol
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation in hotels and tomorrow
- Technical support and assistance
- ferry
- Camping equipment
Payable in addition:
- Lunch and dinner
- Tickets to ancient cities