Excursions & day trips

Small-group tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya

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£63.00

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Language: German, Dutch

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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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
There's no more than 16 people on the tour, and it's led by an expert local guide

What to expect

Uncover the secrets of Ormana village and its surrounds. On this exclusive small 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.

What's included

Transport
Guide
KM0 lunch
Exclusive TUI itinerary

What to remember

Wear shoes suitable for walking
Bring cash, a hat and sunblock
Boat ride not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Cave boat ride is not 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

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

Ute
From United States of America - March 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Reiseleiter hat viel Wissenswertes erzählt und uns auch auf Kleinigkeiten hingewiesen. Er hat genug Zeit gelassen die wunderschöne Natur zu genieß ...
Resa
From United States of America - January 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
B. D.
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Leider konnten wir das alte Dorf nicht besichtigen. Es wurden Straßenbauarbeiten vorgenommen. Der Reiseführer hat sich aber sehr bemüht und uns dann e ...
Peter Wittmann
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Absolut zu empfehlen Guide Erdal top motiviert und super freundlich Der Ausflug ein Erlebnis Das Mittagessen und das Restaurant erstklassig Wir waren ...
Martin
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Unser Guide, Erdal, war wirklich super! Er erzählte viel Wissenswertes über das Taurusgebirge, die dort wachsenden Pflanzen und Kräuter, über die Noma ...
Brigitte
From United States of America - October 2024

Solo traveller

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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