People Cycling Rides

Bike & Hike Turkey - Aegean Coast from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

This is a Approved Ride
Moderate
Ride Info
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Ride Leader
Veronica Beagan
Tour Dates
9/21/2026–10/5/2026
Start Location
Istanbul (IST)
End Location
Cappadocia (NAV)
Cost (est.)
$4950 (USD + $150.00 ride fee)
Deposit
$1485 (USD
Payment Due
6/19/2026
Tour Company
WeAdventure
Avg. Distance
31 mi / 50 km
Avg. Elevation
2789 ft / 850 m
Ride Description

Ride Description and Overview: Türkiye is a land steeped in History and blessed with natural wonders. With influences from the Ottoman Empire, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean this fascinating region truly is the center of the world. This 15 day/ 14 night exploration takes in some of the best highlights. Starting on September 21st, 2026 in Istanbul (IST), formerly Constantinople, and before that Byzantium. We explore the old quarter of Sultanahmet before venturing further down the Bosphorus by boat. Leaving the capital, we begin our ride on the Aegean Coast, close to the ancient city of Ephesus, exploring over 4 rides and 2 hikes on sections of the Carian Trail and Lycian Way, travelling south along the coast, visiting many sites along the way. The final leg of this bike & hike journey takes place in Cappadocia, one of the world's most incredible landscapes, formed by a unique combination of geological features shaped by ancient wisdom. From Fairy Chimney houses to an underground c… (Join People Cycling to read more)

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Easy
Easy rides are under 30mi/48km in average distance and 1600ft/500m in average elevation
Moderate
Moderate rides are over the Easy rating but under 50mi/80km and 2460ft/750m
Difficult
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Challenging
Anything over the Difficult rating

NOTE: This is not a strict guideline. There could be rides that have a day or two where the average elevation or distance exceeds the values given above. These anomalies should be outlined in the ride description. It is recommended that you read it carefully.

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