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Southeastern Anatolia Extreme sports & adrenaline

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Cappadocia: Royal Queen Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

1. Cappadocia: Royal Queen Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

Enjoy Cappadocia from above on a thrilling hot air balloon tour complete with a light breakfast and champagne celebration upon landing. Start your tour with a luxury mini-bus transfer from your hotel to the local partner's headquarters. Here you can relax and enjoy a light breakfast while the pilots choose a launch site. Then get ready to watch the crew assemble and inflate the balloon. It's the only balloon variety in the region that is silver-coated, a hallmark of quality and safety. Following a brief introduction, you'll be off to see Cappadocia from high in the air. Climb approximately 300 meters and take in panoramic views as you drift above the valleys and between rock formations. Balloons move by the wind and you'll float wherever the breeze takes you. Once back on the ground, celebrate your flight with a champagne toast and receive a commemorative flight medallion.

From Side Area: Green Lake Jeep and Boat Tour

2. From Side Area: Green Lake Jeep and Boat Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel in the early morning by jeep. From that moment on, your adventure will begin.  Once the jeep convoy has gathered, you will drive to the Taurus Mountains, where you will witness breathtaking views of Green Canyon. The convoy will lead you to the villages of Sartlar and Işıklar and your tour guide will explain to you the tradition, culture, and routine life of the locals. As you are driving off-road in the hot weather, you will splash water onto each other - helping you to cool down and have some fun. The next stop will be at a waterfall named Manavgat. Forget your problems as you relax watching the beautiful flow of water. You will move from jeep to boat as you go sailing on Green Lake. This is a great tour for those who want to escape the city noise. You will also have the possibility to go swimming in the Lake as well.

Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari with Lunch at Dimcay River

3. Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari with Lunch at Dimcay River

Travel by jeep into the Taurus Mountains with a professional team of drivers. Take in the spectacular views of Alanya at stops along the way. Experience the delightful Turkish countryside and visit a small village on this full-day adventure. Your guide will tell you about religious traditions in Turkey as you visit a village mosque. Stop at an old house in the village where you’ll have the option of trying traditional Turkish bread, or gözleme, made locally. You’ll be offered a glass of Turkish tea as you watch an amusing animation program. Stop at a restaurant near the Dim Cayi River for lunch. Enjoy your meal and the beauty of the surrounding landscape and then take a relaxing break in the sun before heading back to Alanya.

Side: Quad Bike Safari in the Taurus Mountains

4. Side: Quad Bike Safari in the Taurus Mountains

Take in the splendor of the Taurus Mountains on this trip from the city of Side. Feel the exhilaration of four-wheeling through idyllic landscapes with a guide. Sit back and relax as your professional driver picks you up in an air-conditioned minibus from your hotel and take in the scenic ride to the base station. Get expert instruction on how to handle your four-wheeler safely. Follow your instructor and ride into the mountains. Discover the natural wonder of the mountains, spot some wildlife, and get a little dirty as you bike along. Take a break with a dip in a cool lake before continuing to ride the rest of the circuit. Return to the base station, take off your helmet, and have a refreshing shower. Watch a wrap-up movie while having a chilled drink before being dropped off at your hotel.

Side: Buggy Safari Tour

5. Side: Buggy Safari Tour

Venture out on this buggy safari tour that begins in Koprulu Canyon National Park. After receiving a quick briefing on buggy bikes, enjoy a 10-kilometer drive along the river. Marvel at the the gorgeous natural surroundings of the park, and, about halfway through the expedition, take a short swim break before continuing the final 10 kilometers of the buggy tour. When you arrive back at the facility, check out the photos that your guide has taken during your adventure. When the day is done, enjoy a drop-off back at your hotel in an air-conditioned bus.

Belek: Taurus Mountains and Ucansu Waterfall Jeep Tour

6. Belek: Taurus Mountains and Ucansu Waterfall Jeep Tour

After pickup from your hotel, you will drive to the jeep safari tour starting point. You will get information about the tour program and then your unforgettable adventure will begin. The convoy will pass small villages covering dusty and challenging roads. There will be some stops whwere you can enjoy amazing panoramic views, take pictures, and breathe the clean mountain air. Continue to an altitude of 920m and stop at the Yumaklar village. You will visit a traditional house and get information about village life in Turkey. Next, stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with grilled fish or chicken, salad, and seasonal fruit. After lunch get ready for the off-road experience by passing dusty roads on the way to Ucansu Waterfall. Also known as the Flying Waterfall, it is one of the undiscovered natural beauties of the Mediterranean region. Enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfall located in the heart of virgin nature where you will also have the possibility to swim in the natural pool. Full of positive emotions, return to your hotel with a convenient drop-off.

Alanya: Horse Riding Adventure

7. Alanya: Horse Riding Adventure

Join this exciting horseback tour and see the spectacular Turkish landscape around the beautiful resort town of Alanya. The Alanya Horse Club is located only 30 minutes from the town of Alanya. Enjoy a transfer from a central meeting point in town to the horse club and get acquainted with your professional guide. After a short orientation, set out on an unforgettable journey through Turkey's beautiful countryside, from the outskirts of Alanya to the ancient city of Syedra. Enjoy the spectacular mountainous landscape above the seaside, and the breathtaking views from atop the Taurus Mountains. Admire the beautiful Alanya Peninsula and the castle walls that run around it, as well as spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the numerous banana gardens that surround it.  Your horse riding tour will then lead you on a leisurely journey to the ancient city of Syedra to visit the beautiful ruins of the Syedra Castle. From here, enjoy more views over Alanya and the surrounding landscape or take a dip in the swimming pool.

From Antalya: Alanya Paragliding Experience with Beach Visit

8. From Antalya: Alanya Paragliding Experience with Beach Visit

Get strapped into a paraglider for an adrenaline-filled experience to remember above the southern coast of Turkey. Take part in an adventure while strapped for an instructor for total safety. Feel the unforgettable sensation of being in the air before gently land on scenic Cleopatra's beach. Be picked up in a comfortable car from Antalya and taken to the nearby town of Alanya and its take-off site. Receive a detailed safety briefing on processes and on how to behave during the flight to ensure your experience is a safe one. Then, be attached to your instructor and both run toward the edge of cliff. Once there, you will take off and fly through the sky like a bird. Savor the feeling of being in the air as you look down on Cleopatra’s Bay and its surrounding landscape of mountains and trees. Take away photos and video of your experience shot by the team at your own expense. Land on the beach, then enjoy some time at your leisure before transportation back to Antalya.

From Istanbul: 7-Night Tour of Turkey with Flights & Hotel

9. From Istanbul: 7-Night Tour of Turkey with Flights & Hotel

Fully immerse yourself in Turkish culture with a 7-night tour through Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia. Don’t worry about booking transfers, guides, breakfasts, hotels, or domestic flights as all of this will be taken care of for you.  Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul Arrive at the Istanbul Airport (IST) or SAW Airport where the tour representative will meet you with a name sign and take you to the hotel for your overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Tour with Breakfast After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar and spend the night in Istanbul.  Day 3: Istanbul, Izmir & Kusadasi with Meals Start your day with a flight to Izmir and head to Ephesus. Visit the Artemis Temple before continuing to Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of Ionia. After Ephesus, lunch will be served in a local handicrafts center garden. Go to the House of the Virgin Mary before overnighting in Kusadasi. Day 4: Kusadasi with Meals Drive to Pamukkale to discover the Travertine terraces and the hot springs in Hierapolis. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis at Pamukkale and stay overnight in Pamukkale. Day 5: Pamukkale to Cappadocia with Breakfast  Drive to Cappadocia to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, a world-famous mystic, and Sultanhani Caravanseria, a roadside inn where travelers can rest and recover from the day’s journey. Stay overnight in Cappadocia in a cave hotel. Day 6: Cappadocia Tour Cave Hotel with Breakfast Start at the Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup. Descend into the Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and deepest in Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and continue to the Uchisar Rock Castle for a panoramic view of Cappadocia. Spend the night in Cappadocia. Day 7: Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with Breakfast Experience the lunar landscape of Cappadocia in the Devrent Valley. Have lunch in Avanos, the center of terracotta art since 3000 BC, and enjoy a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. In the afternoon, fly from Kayseri to Istanbul and overnight in Istanbul. Day 8: Istanbul with Breakfast After breakfast, check out from the hotel and enjoy a private transfer to the airport.

From Side: Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

10. From Side: Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

Following morning pick-up from your hotel in Side, journey by jeep through the Taurus Mountains and embark on an off-road adventure with a professional team of drivers. Drive to locations that other vehicles can't access and get spectacular views of Side and its surroundings. Visit the villages of Sartlar and Işıklar to learn more about the life of the locals, and get details about their religious traditions at a village mosque. Try some traditional Turkish bread (gözleme) at an old house in the village of Oymapinar. Watch an animated show while you sip a glass of Turkish tea, and get the chance to ride a donkey (own expense). Then, drive to Manavgat Waterfall and marvel at the foaming cascades of a wide waterfall of the Manavgat River. Soak up the scenic landscape and admire the beauty and diversity of nature. Enjoy lunch at a picturesque location in the mountains, and end with a visit to a small zoo before returning to Side to get dropped off at your hotel.

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We had a great time in Turkey. Mr. Fevzi (owner, Curio travels) was very proactive, supportive and friendly to us. Arrangement were made to perfection. Our tour guides (Mr. Serkan for Istanbul and Mr. Tezcan for rest of the tour) were super cool. They treated us as their family members. We were a bit scared for this long trip because we have 2 small kids but the way it was planned, kids enjoyed the trip a lot. It was very comfortable and non tiring trip. Guides were super supportive and understanding, kids enjoyed a lot with the guide uncles :) Thanks again for the great memories that we collected during this trip, it couldn’t have happened without these wonderful gentlemen. -Farhat

Great communication via what’s app once we had booked the trip. Picked up promptly outside our hotel in the Land Rover and then we went on to meet a group of land rovers to convoy up to the mountains. Great energy from the leaders, amazing views, lunch was lovely and a trip to the zoo to hold a baby lion was fantastic! Thank you we really enjoyed our day.

It's an unforgettable experience, I recommend it to anyone who loves thrills. The journey was however a bit long if not great.

Smooth and calm flight. Really cold the morning we went so wrap up warm. Would thoroughly recommend it with Royal Balloons.

Had a great time. Thanks to BERKAY for arranging everything and making it go smoothly!