Ormana Tour including button houses and lunch
People & Culture

Ormana Tour including button houses and lunch

4.4/5

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388 reviews
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$88.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

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 an opportunity 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
  • In summer, you'll check out the Altinbesik Caves on a boat trip, while in winter you'll call at a local village
  • 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 cultural group tour, you'll visit viewpoints and villages as well as have the chance to see the famous Ormana wild horses. There is also a trip to see local caves by boat - summer only - and in winter a local village . 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 epic natural scenery – 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. In the summer months the next activity involves visiting Altinbesik caves by boat, wheras in winter you'll stop at a village and museum. 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
  • With effect from 24/11/25 until around February (TBC), Altınbeşik Cave will be temporarily closed to visitors due to maintenance works. While the cave is closed, guests will visit Sarıhacılar Village as an alternative
  • Bring cash, a hat and sunblock
  • The boat ride - summer only - 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
  • Wear shoes suitable for walking
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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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  • L

    Luiza

    Verified booking

    5

    November 25, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Eine wunderschöne Reise mit einer traumhaftesten Aussicht. Der Reiseleiter (Fido) verfügte über ein umfassendes Allgemeinwissen und erzählte uns während der gesamten Reise von den Sitten und Gebräuchen der Einheimischen und nicht nur, ich hätte es tagelang anhören können. Die Fahrt mit dem Schlauchboot in der Höhle war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

  • J

    Jacques

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    3.4

    November 22, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Tourguide und Fahrer super ! Mittagessen auch sehr gut. Gruppe viel zu groß und Bus entsprechend zu klein. Beinahe unmöglich zu zweit in einer Reihe zu sitzen. Reinste Tortur, besonders für Ältere.

  • J

    Jana

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    5

    November 22, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Ausflug war sehr interessant und gut organisiert, lediglich die Gruppengröße entsprach nicht der Beschreibung. Es war gar keine kleine Gruppe, sondern ein großer Bus gefüllt, bis auf den letzten Platz.

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    RI

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    5

    November 18, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Ein rundum richtig toller Ausflug. Rami ein top Reiseführer mit einem Wissen von unsagbaren Wert ?? Lohnenswert wirklich !!!

  • F

    Frensch

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    4.2

    November 16, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Insgesamt schöner Ausflug, viel gesehen und erfahren. Kleine Gruppe ist ein riesen Vorteil.

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    Andi M

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 15, 2025

    Traveled with family


    4Leute auf ein Fahrzeug ist Mist.Maximal 2 ist ok für das Geld.Bissel mehr Gelände für das Geld wäre schön

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