Motorcycle trip

Turkey

Vintage Rides motorcycle trips in Turkey are offered at $2,390/rider (7 days) or $3,390/rider (9 days), depending on the level of commitment you’re looking for.

• The Treasures of Anatolia (7 days, Discovery ride): $2,390/rider, $1,990/passenger.
• Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky (9 days, Adventure raid): $3,390/rider, $2,790/passenger.

What the price includes:

• A Royal Enfield motorcycle and spare parts
• Gas, parking and tolls
• Third-party motorcycle insurance
• Airport–hotel–airport transfers
• A French- and English-speaking motorcycle guide
• A local team (mechanic, support vehicle driver)
• A support and luggage vehicle
• Standard accommodations in twin or double rooms
• Full board (water, tea and coffee included)
• Entry fees for sites included in the itinerary (Hierapolis, Myra, Patara, etc. on the Anatolia route)
• 24/7 phone support from France

What the price does not include:

• International flights and visa fees
• International driver’s license, if required
• Medical expense insurance and repatriation assistance (mandatory)
• Legal protection insurance and cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
• A $708 deposit per motorcycle
• Drinks, tips, souvenirs and personal expenses
• Registration fee ($45)

The two routes have very different profiles:

• The Treasures of Anatolia: Accessible level. The route is almost entirely paved (1,100 km), with a single easy, rolling off-road section of around 10 km — less than 1% off-road. You just need to be comfortable on a motorcycle and not bothered by a bumpy road at 40 km/h in places.
• Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky: Intermediate level. Over 1,500 km total, there’s around 260 km of off-road riding, nearly 20% of the route, spread over several days (up to 58 km of dirt track in a single stage). This raid involves daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and requires good physical fitness.

Vintage Rides has chosen the Royal Enfield, a mid-displacement motorcycle that’s simple, rugged and endearing, suited to both paved roads and off-road sections. This versatility is what lets us offer varied itineraries, from the most accessible to the most demanding, while keeping a consistent riding experience for the group.

Our Turkey tours use the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, the brand’s adventure motorcycle, chosen for its versatility: it’s just as comfortable on the long coastal and mountain roads of the Anatolia route as on the more technical off-road sections of the Cappadocia raid.

The basic requirement is the same for all our tours: you need a motorcycle license and must be a regular rider, comfortable riding on the road. Beyond this common baseline, the required level varies depending on the chosen route. Our motorcycle tours in Turkey are split into two levels:

• Accessible: The Treasures of Anatolia: a regular rider, comfortable on the road, can join with no off-road experience at all.
• Intermediate: Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky: this raid is reserved for experienced riders, requiring good physical fitness to handle daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and frequent off-road sections.

Not sure about your level? We recommend taking a riding course before you leave: it’s the perfect opportunity to brush up on off-road riding basics, get used to the size of a Royal Enfield, and head into your next adventure with confidence.

The two routes offer deliberately different experiences, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer — it all depends on what you’re looking for.

What both itineraries have in common: immersion in Turkish culture, with ancient sites, spectacular landscapes and local hospitality.

• For a gentle first taste: The Treasures of Anatolia. This route runs along the Mediterranean between Antalya, Kaş and Pamukkale, with an almost entirely paved-road program and a strong cultural focus (Hierapolis, Myra, Aphrodisias, Lake Salda). Ideal for discovering Turkey by motorcycle with no technical challenge.
• For fans of spectacular scenery and a challenge: Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky. A more demanding raid through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the Anti-Taurus mountains, and the Karanlık canyon with its rock-cut tunnels. More physically demanding, but with even wilder views.

Bottom line: it’s hard to objectively say which one is “the most beautiful” — it mostly comes down to your level and what you’re in the mood for. Culture and ease on one side, spectacular scenery and a sporty challenge on the other.