Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya
People & Culture

Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya

4.4/5

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344 avis
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Langue(s): Allemand, Néerlandais
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Durée: Plus de 8 heures

Conformément à notre engagement en faveur du tourisme durable, toutes les excursions National Geographic Day Tours répondent aux critères du Conseil mondial du tourisme durable, et une partie des recettes de ces visites est reversée à la National Geographic Society pour financer des programmes de recherche et de développement durable dans le monde entier.

Points forts
  • 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
Ce qui vous attend

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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Bon à savoir
  • 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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Prestataire
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Frais de service
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Conditions d'annulation
Recevez un remboursement de 100% si vous annulez jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'activité.

Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

4,4 /5

Basé sur 344 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés


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  • F

    Fuchs

    Verified booking

    4.2

    31 mai 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Beaucoup de circuit en voiture. On s'attendait à marcher plus. Le guide était parfait très intéressant et très instructif sur l'histoire de la Turquie du village visité etc... Les chevaux étaient très éloignés par contre petite déception. Le tour dans la grotte était très court, dommage. Le repas chez l'habitant était bon.

  • C

    Chaluna

    Verified booking

    4.2

    8 mai 2025

    Belle excursion. Guide au top.

  • G

    Gerd Kugler

    Verified booking

    5

    27 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Sehr sicherer freundlicher Fahrer und ein netter freundlicher Reiseführer. Alles sehr gut durchorganisiert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

  • J

    Jenny

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    4.6

    26 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en famille


    Insgesamt toll, dass die Gruppen sich ansprechen und so kein Nassenauflauf an Menschen entsteht. Wir hoffen, dass alles im Dorf so ursprünglich bleibt. Das war wirklich toll. Die Höhle war ein tolles Erlebnis. Unser Reiseleiter Figo war außergewöhlich gut!!!! Wir haben viel gelacht.Er hat viel erzählt und konnte alle Fragen beantworten. Sehr lustig, charmant, gebildet und kreativ. Ihn werden wir nicht vergessen. Die Tour können wir jedem empfehlen!!! Insgesamt 5 Sterne von uns.

  • P

    Piet

    Verified booking

    4.2

    25 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Der Preis war schon teuer wenn man bedenkt das man dieses für die Hälfte in anderen Reisebüros bekommt, und ob man bei fast 30 Personen noch von einer Kleingruppe reden kann?

  • S

    Sonja

    Verified booking

    5

    25 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en famille


    Der Reiseführer war super. Er hat den Ausflug noch viel interessanter durch sein Fachwissen gemacht. Er war super drauf und hat uns gut beraten und betreut. Volle 10 Punkte für den Herrn

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