Turkey Tour 2026

May 31st to June 15th

TURKEY 2026

History, landscapes and legendary routes between two continents.

16 days

13 Cities

+4,100 Km

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Program

This 16-day motorcycle tour of Turkey takes you through some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and regions, from the Black Sea and Cappadocia to the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. Scenic roads, historical sites, and cultural contrasts accompany each stage.

The journey begins and ends in Istanbul, crossing from Europe to Asia and combining fascinating days of driving with rest days in iconic places like Göreme and Göcek, to experience Turkey with an authentic adventurous spirit.

The beginning of the great adventure

Turkey Itinerary 2026

  • Day 1 / May 31 / Sunday
    Arrival in Istanbul. In the evening, we will meet for our "big briefing," where we will explain the basics of the tour. Afterwards, we will enjoy our welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 / June 1st / Monday
    Istanbul – Amasra, 425 km

    Early in the morning, we pick up the motorbikes from the rental office. We leave Istanbul and the European continent to enter Asia. We travel along the Black Sea coast and through forested inland areas. We arrive in the coastal city of Amasra.

    Route: Istanbul – Karasu – Eregli – Zonguldak – Amasra.

  • Day 3 / June 2nd / Tuesday
    Amasra – Sinop, 320 km

    We rode along a narrow, winding coastal road, passing through villages, forests, and long beaches. A spectacular day on a motorbike. Arrival in Sinop, a seaside resort town.

    Route: Amasra – Inebolu – Guezelkent – ​​Sinop.

  • Day 4 / June 3 / Wednesday
    Sinop – Amasya, 260 km

    We followed the Black Sea coast to Samsun, where we ventured into a mountainous plateau. We arrived in Amasya, a historic city bisected by the Yesilirmak River.

    Route: Sinop – Bafra – Samsun – Amasya.

Cappadocia and Eastern Anatolia: History, Landscapes and Legends

  • Day 5 / June 4th / Thursday
    Amasya – Göreme, 330 km

    We drove along mountain roads, across open plains, and along winding stretches until we reached the spectacular landscape of Göreme in Cappadocia. We'll spend two nights here.

    Route: Amasya – Çorum – Yozgat – Göreme.

  • Day 6 / June 5th / Friday
    Göreme – Rest day, 0 km

    We explore the Cappadocia region, famous for its fairy chimneys, rock-hewn churches, and unique landscapes. Optional visit to the underground city of Derinkuyu and a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

  • Day 7 / June 6 / Saturday
    Göreme – Malatya, 420 km

    A connecting day crossing mountainous regions and vast plains. Arrival in Malatya in the afternoon.

  • Day 8 / June 7 / Sunday
    Malatya – Nemrut Dagi – Osmaniye, 430 km

    Early departure to visit Mount Nemrut, famous for its colossal statues. We continue towards Osmaniye.

    Route: Malatya – Nemrut – Adiyaman – Osmaniye.

From the Turkish Mediterranean to the Lycian coast: curves, sea and relaxation

  • Day 9 / June 8 / Monday
    Osmaniye – Anamur, 380 km

    We descend from the mountains to the Mediterranean. We ride along the coast to Anamur.

    Route: Osmaniye – Mersin – Anamur.

  • Day 10 / June 9 / Tuesday
    Anamur – Side, 430 km

    We crossed the Taurus Mountains, one of the most spectacular days of the tour. Arrival in Side at dusk.

    Route: Anamur – Ermenek – Seydesehir – Side.

  • Day 11 / June 10 / Wednesday
    Side – Göcek, 390 km

    We passed through Antalya and took a stunning coastal road overlooking bays and the sea. We arrived in Göcek, where we spent two nights.

Day 12 / June 11 / Thursday
Göcek – Rest day, 0 km

Free time to enjoy the sea, take a stroll, or go on boat trips to idyllic beaches. A day of total relaxation.

Ancient wonders and return to Istanbul: The grand finale of the trip

  • Day 13 / June 12 / Friday
    Göcek – Pamukkale, 270 km

    We continued on to Pamukkale, famous for its limestone terraces and hot springs.

    Route: Göcek – Mugla – Denizli – Pamukkale.

  • Day 14 / June 13 / Saturday
    Pamukkale – Selçuk, 200 km

    A short journey that allows us to visit the ruins of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological sites in Türkiye.

    Route: Pamukkale – Aydin – Selçuk.

  • Day 15 / June 14 / Sunday
    Selçuk – Balikesir, 280 km

    We traveled north, passing through Izmir, until we reached the Balikesir area.

  • Day 16 / June 15 / Monday
    Balikesir – Istanbul, 310 km

    Last day of the tour. Return to Istanbul to return the motorcycles and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, farewell dinner and end of the trip.

Route map

Rates and conditions

Includes:

• 3 and 4 star hotels with breakfast

• BMW R 1200/1250 GS ADV rental motorcycle

• 12 lunches (without drinks)

• 12 dinners (without drinks)

• Welcome dinner

• Farewell dinner

• Motorcycle guide, BMW off-road instructor Thomas Soukup

• Support vehicle, also for transporting some luggage and passengers

• Fuel

• Tolls

• Souvenir T-shirt

Does not include:

• Flights

• Personal expenses

• Tips

• Fines

• Any expenses not listed under "Includes"

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