Guided travel in Turkey
Guided travel suits people who want to hike and discover Turkey with a guide, an organised itinerary and logistics explained before departure. The required level, pace, group format, transfers and included services vary by trip and are confirmed in the offer.
Who is this format for?
Choose this format if you prefer to share the itinerary with other travellers, have a contact on the ground and avoid organising each stage yourself. Before confirming, check that the required level, pace and group format match your expectations.
What the offer must confirm
- The itinerary, duration and required level
- The language and role of the guide
- The group format and planned transfers
- Accommodation, meals, luggage and included or excluded services
Pace, terrain and safety
A guided trip does not guarantee stable weather or the completion of every objective. The guide may adapt a stage when terrain, conditions or a participant’s state requires it. The exact conditions are explained for the selected programme.
Frequently asked questions
Are the group and departure guaranteed?
Not by default. The format, operating conditions and proposed dates are stated before commitment.
Which language does the guide speak?
The guiding language is stated for the relevant trip and confirmed in the offer.
How do I know whether the level suits me?
Review the trip level and programme, then share your experience and constraints so suitability can be checked before booking.
Useful references
Trips in this format
- Cappadocia – Istanbul — Eight days between the volcanic valleys of Cappadocia and the great monuments of Istanbul: gentle hiking in the morning, heritage in the afternoon.
- Trails of Cappadocia — Every day a hike to discover Cappadocia, its valleys with geology unique in the world and its unexpected cave-dwelling universe. A journey balanced between nature and culture, led by a passionate local team.
- Cappadocia & Taurus, from fairy chimneys to the Aladağlar — An 8-day trek linking the volcanic valleys of Cappadocia to the wild gorges of the Taurus Mountains (Aladağlar), through mineral landscapes, cave villages and spectacular canyons.
- The Carian Trail — Latmos & Cruise-Trek in the Mediterranean — A trek in the heart of the Latmos mountains, between Byzantine ruins and shepherd villages, extended by a hiking cruise along the turquoise coves of the Mediterranean aboard a gulet.
- Trekking in Svaneti – Georgia — A 13-day trek in the heart of the Georgian Greater Caucasus: from the medieval villages of Svaneti and the stone towers of Ushguli to the Black Sea at Batumi.
- The Lycian Way: Chimaera, Kekova & Termessos — Eight-day guided trip on the Lycian coast: the Chimaera flames, Maden Bay, Andriake, Simena, Aperlai, stages around Faralya and Ölüdeniz, and the ancient city of Termessos.
- Mt. Artos & Mt. Ararat — Ascent of Mt. Ararat (5,137 m), the highest point in Turkey, with graded acclimatisation via Mt. Artos (3,537 m) and Lake Van. A demanding trek punctuated by major cultural stops: Akdamar, Van Fortress and the Ishak Pasha Palace.
- Cappadocia & the Lycian Coast — From Kayseri to Antalya, a graded walking itinerary linking the volcanic valleys of Cappadocia to the Lycian Way and the Mediterranean: cave villages, underground cities, Silk Road caravanserais and ancient Lycian sites.
- Svaneti – Great Caucasus Traverse — A village-to-village traverse through the heart of Upper Svaneti, between medieval towers, glaciers and the high peaks of the Greater Caucasus.
- The Lycian Way: from Antalya to Kekova — A 13-day trek along the Lycian Way, between pine and cedar forests, forgotten ancient cities, canyons, secret coves and a cruise in the bay of Kekova. From the city of Onobara to the Flames of Chimera, from Mount Olympos to the Gelidonia lighthouse, a full immersion in the hinterland and coastline of Lycia.