Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya
Excursions & day trips

Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya

4.5/5

Excellent
97 reviews
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£67.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll learn about the ongoing restoration work of the ancient button houses in the village of Ormana
  • There'll be loads of opportunities to see wild Ormana horses roaming freely in the Eynif Plains
  • A stop at a family home in the remote hamlet of Urunlu for some Turkish tea is on the agenda
  • You'll check out the Altinbesik Caves and, in summer, take a boat ride along an underground river
  • This tour is led by an expert local guide who knows the area and its landmarks inside out
What to expect

Uncover the secrets of Ormana village and its surrounds. On this exclusive group tour, you'll visit mysterious caves and the ruins of an ancient caravanserai as well as have the chance to see the famous Ormana wild horses. This is an experience with a special focus on sustainability and community engagement. But, it's also rewarding for you. As Muzzafer, one of our local guides, says, "wild horses running freely and swimming in an underground lake – these mountains have so much to offer you and your camera."

We begin the day by taking freshly brewed Turkish tea in a traditional Anatolian house in Ürünlü, a charming hamlet of red-roofed wooden and stone homes. Next, we'll hike from a nearby canyon to the Altinbesik Caves. Here – during summer months only – you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a subterranean dinghy ride.

Then, it's on to Ormana, with its wooden mosque and its unusual ‘button houses'. Contributions from this tour support the villagers' efforts to restore these centuries-old dwellings. Soak up Ormana's laidback vibe before sitting down for a lunch of ‘KM0' products in a family-owned restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll head to the nearby ruins of an ancient caravanserai – a medieval motel for travelling traders. To round off this immersive countryside tour, we'll venture to the desolate landscapes of the Eynif Plains, where you'll hopefully witness the majestic wild horses roaming in their natural habitat.

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What's included
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  • check KM0 lunch
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
What to remember
  • Wear shoes suitable for walking
  • Bring cash, a hat and sunblock
  • The boat ride isn't suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • The cave boat ride isn't possible in winter – there's a visit to a village and Ethnography museum instead
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5 /5

Based on 97 reviews from verified customers


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  • L

    Leonie

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    5

    9 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Dank des tollen Guides Ertan (und tollem Fahrer Erol) sehr viel über Land und Leute gelernt! Viel Wissen über Geschichte, Traditionen und regionale Heilkräuter vermittelt bekommen. Wir haben in 20 Jahren als Türkei-Stammgäste noch nie so eine schöne und faszinierende Tour

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    Conny

    Verified booking

    5

    27 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Wir hatten aufgrund von schlechterer Wetterprognose kurzfristig die Ormana Tour gebucht und waren begeistert. Unser Reiseleiter Alifour war sehr gut geschichtlich bewandert und hat es sehr sympathisch gemacht . Es war nicht langweilig! Vielen Dank

  • I

    Ingeborg

    Verified booking

    4.6

    30 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Wir wurden mit kurzer Verspätung direkt von unserem Hotel abgeholt. Nicole unsere Tourgide war top. Sie hat uns soviel über das Land erzählt und alle unsere Fragen gut beantwortet. Beim Mittagessen Stopp gab es einen Dorfladen wo uns verschiedene Produkte wie Thymianöl, Johannibrotsirup und Olivenöl... erklärt und angeboten wurden. Wer wollte konnte etwas kaufen aber es war in keiner Weise aufdringlich. Es war ein langer Tag aber insgesamt ein gelungener Ausflug im Taurusgebirge .

  • J

    JS

    Verified booking

    4.2

    26 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    Osman und (deutschem Namen) unser Guide Stefan waren sehr aufgeschlossen und Kontaktfreudig diese beiden haben die Tour so bereichert. Man hat viel über das Leben und auch aus deren Privatleben erzählt bekommen und die Geschichte hinter den Knopfhäusern und alles was wir Gemacht haben war sehr schön. Leider konnten wir keine Pferde mehr sehen aber es sind ja auch wildpferde Man fährt erst eine Weile im Gebirge entlang. Sieht wie Nomaden leben, die Aussicht...

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    G.D.

    Verified booking

    3.4

    8 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Der Ausflug war sehr gut, außer das man sich mehr Zeit an den einzelnen Orten gewünscht hätte

  • S

    Schmidt

    Verified booking

    4.6

    8 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Sehr gut ,viele Informationen