22 March to 4 April 2008

The Turkish metropolis is the starting point for this tour, rich in contrasts, of the exciting world of the Ottoman empire. Far from every tourist trail, we will be seeking out ancient sites and natural wonders, allowing the off-road vehicles to demonstrate their mountain country capabilities to the full.

8 people

3,699 EUR

Individual arrival in Istanbul, organizational matters/vehicle instruction, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Istanbul

Sightseeing in Istanbul, incl. the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (the Blue Mosque), and the Egyptian Bazaar, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Istanbul

Stage for the day: Istanbul – Porsuk Baraj (280 km), cross the Samanli Mountains, visit the wood and stone Ottoman buildings in the towns of Bilecik and Küplü, camp overnight at Porsuk Baraj reservoir

Stage for the day: Porsuk Baraj – Lake Egidir-Gölü (330 km), visit the ancient town of Midas Sehri, off-road driving pleasure through Turkish mountain country, camp overnight at Lake Egidir Gölü

Stage for the day: Lake Egidir-Gölü – Antalya (190 km), trip to the Kursunlu Selalesi waterfalls, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Antalya

Stage for the day: Antalya – Taurus Mountains (220 km), drive through the Taurus Mountains on gravel tracks, visit the cliff tombs of Myra, camp overnight in the Taurus Mountains

Stage for the day: Taurus Mountains – Fethiye (170 km), travel along Sakliken Canyon, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Fethiye

Stage for the day: Fethiye – Milas (260 km), charming journey along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, opportunity to visit the Sultaniye thermal springs near Köycegiz, camp overnight near Milas

Stage for the day: Milas – Kusadasi (130 km), visit the temple ruins of Artemis in the ancient city of Ephesus, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Kusadasi

Stage for the day: Kusadasi – Aksaz (270 km), Aegean mountain regions, camp overnight near Aksaz

Stage for the day: Aksaz – Lake Ulubat-Gölü (220 km), travel through the Alacam Mountains on gravel tracks, free afternoon, optional: boat trip on Lake Ulubat Gölü*, camp overnight at Lake Ulubat Gölü

Stage for the day: Ulubat Gölü – Istanbul (320 km), visit and drive through olive groves and fruit plantations at Lake Iznik Gölü, travel along the Gulf of Izmit, dinner together and overnight in hotel in Istanbul

Free morning, optional: boat trip on the Bosphorus*, visit to the Cemberlitas Hamam (Turkish baths), dinner together and overnight in hotel in Istanbul

Individual departures from Istanbul