EASTERN
TURKEY TOUR FAQS
1.
I want to join your tour - what next?
To secure your place on the tour please send us £300 deposit
per person along with your completed booking form(s).
BOOKING FORM
On receipt of your deposit
we will send you a letter of acknowledgment along with details
pertaining to required documents and Booking Conditions for your
reference.
The final balance of
your holiday is due 3 months prior to departure at which point
you will receive Turkey Travel Information, ferry tickets, Outline
Itinerary, road maps of Turkey & Europe with route marked
up, accommodation address and telephone numbers.
We will give you a full
tour briefing when we meet as a group. While on tour, John and
Brigitte will give you a short briefing prior to setting off each
morning.
Please do not hesitate
to contact us if you have any questions
CONTACT US:
email info@wildcat-adventures.co.uk
Tel/Fax 0 (44) 1786 816 160
2.
What Documents do I Need?
You will need your Full motor cycle driving licence, an International
Driving Permit (IDP), valid passport, personal and vehicle insurance
documents V5, your motoring association or equivalent breakdown
numbers. In the UK you may purchase an IDP from any major postoffice.
You will need passport size photos and your passport to obtain
an IDP.
3.
What are the Passport / Visa / Entry Requirements?
For entry into Turkey with a UK passport a visa is required and is purchased
at the border. You must have a valid passport with an expiry date of no less than
6 months from your date of entry.
4.
Will my motorbike insurance cover me for travel in Turkey?
Please contact
your insurance company to ensure cover is provided in Turkey. If your current
insurer does not cover Turkey please contact us for advice.
5.
Will I be carrying my luggage all the time?
Yes.
6.
Is it safe?
Absolutely! The people are friendly and courteous.
7.
What if I get sick while on tour?
You must ensure that you have sufficient
insurance cover to have you and your motorcycle repatriated to your country of
residence should you be unable to ride at all due to illness.
8.
Do we ride as a group?
We do
not ride in a convoy but rather in small groups with each group establishing their
own pace and style of riding. You may ride alone, in small groups, or decide to
ride with the guide.
9.
How much experience is required?
All riding is on tarmac roads.
Experience
in touring abroad is not required and your guide will ensure that you are given
the correct advice and care. It is essential that you are comfortable riding your
motorbike and that you ride your own style and pace – we’ll take care of the rest.
10.
What distances do we cover each day and do we have rest days?
Distances
vary from 70 miles to 350 miles. The route is designed and mileages calculated
to accommodate terrain, climate, temperature, and points of interest. Adequate
time is provided to relax and take photos.
There
are 2 rest/sightseeing days while in Turkey and several shorter ride days.
Wildcat
Adventures reserves the right to alter the route as conditions prevail to accommodate
changes in politicle environment, weather, terrain and physical condition of participants.
The leader's decision is final. Any information provided by Wildcat Adventures
on such matters as road conditions, distance, hazards, terrain, climate, etc is
given in good faith but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Wildcat
Adventures.
11.
Will my bike be secure at night?
All our accommodations are selected
with bike security in mind. We do however recommend that you bring your disc locks
or security chains.
12.
What tools / spares do I need to bring?
We recommend that you bring
spares such as bulbs, fuses, tube, puncture repair kit etc. A comprehensive kit
list is included in your tour package.
13.
What happens if my bike breaks down?
RAC
Comprehensive will provide emergency breakdown and recovery in Europe and Turkey.
It is therefore essential that you obtain the cover prior to starting the tour.
In the unlikely event that these services become necessary the client would be
responsible for all associated costs incurred including accommodation, meals,
telephone charges, etc.
At
this time AA does not offer breakdown cover for Turkey.
...13a.
What if I have a serious accident or become ill?
We
will arrange to have you transferred to a hospital and if necessary repatriated.
Your repatriation insurance (item 23) will be worth its weight in gold at this
time.
...13b.
What happens to the group if the above delay should occur?
No
one is left behind. We deal with such incidents as a group and everyone is expected
to accept this.
14.
What range should my fuel tank have?
You should be familiar with your
fuel tank range and this should be in the region of 200 miles as a minimum. Each
day we will provide you with details on the distances to the filling stations.
N.B. It is not necessary to carry additional fuel cans/jerry cans on your
bike.
15.
Will I have access to cash machines / banks?
Money is easily obtained at most ATM machines, banks or currency exchange
offices. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most banks however Euro cash is
preferred. The New Turkish Lira (YTL) is the currency used in Turkey.
16.
How much money do I bring?
While travelling through France the Euro
will be applicable. A moderate sum to cover lunch, dinner, snacks, and fuel will
be required. Fuel can be purchased on all major credit cards.
While travelling
through Turkey - Euros are accepted in many places however in the more remote
areas YTL are required.
17.
Will I be able to use my credit card?
Yes.
18.
What are the accommodations like?
All our accommodations we have selected
are clean, comfortable, have parking areas for our bikes, and serve excellent
food. We use quality traditional accommodation.
19.
What if I must cancel and cannot join the tour?
It
is advised that you purchase trip insurance to cover cancellations, injury, etc.
We have BOOKING CONDITIONS which we provide
with all bookings. Your deposit secures a space on the tour and is non-refundable.
20.
What if Wildcat Adventures cancels the tour?
We will use our best endeavours
to ensure that there are no cancellations but reserve the right to cancel the
tour should the minimum number of person stipulated within the tour details not
be met. In this case all monies will be refunded minus a small administration
charge. Please refer to our booking conditions for full details.
21.
What about my payment protection?
Wildcat Adventures is a bona fide
tour company. All eligible payments are held in trust in accordance with the EU
package holiday directive.
22.
What if we get delayed in the Ferry crossings?
We cannot be responsible
for any unforeseen delays in ferry crossings. In the event of a delay you will
be responsible for providing your own meals and accommodations.
23.
Do I need travel and holiday insurance?
It is a condition of our holidays
that you have full travel insurance including medical insurance, repatriation,
and cancellation cover, including recovery for your motorcycle.
24.
What bike is suitable for the trip?
Trail, Touring and Sports Bikes
are suitable for use on the tour. Minimum capacity 600cc is recommended.
25.
Will I have access to unleaded fuel?
Yes. At each morning's briefing
we will advise you on the fuel points to use enroute.
26.
How many miles will we cover on the trip?
Approximately 4000 miles.
27.
Is this tour suitable for pillions?
Absolutely. All riding is on surfaced
roads*. We have designed our route to allow for rest/café stops and plenty
of photo stops. There are many attractions to see along the way and we take the
time to visit them.
*Some
historic sites may require easy offroad riding.
28.
How are women riders perceived?
The same as the male riders.
29.
What is the food like?
Turkish food is always cooked fresh and offers
an excellent variety of meat and vegetarian dishes
30.
What are the temperatures likely to be?
You should expect temperatures
to be between 20-30 celcius on the coast and 15-25 celcius in the mountains.
31.
Who will be our guides and what sort of experience do they have?
John & Brigitte (pillion) lead all the tours.
They have travelled to Turkey on motorbike numerous times. Both are full time
& experienced guides and John is the managing director of Wildcat Adventures.
John has led tours for over 22 years.
32.
How do I get down through France to meet up with the group in Chamonix?
We
meet at our hotel in Chamonix on the first night of the tour (7PM) for a tour
briefing. Brigitte and I usually ride down through France in 2 days spending the
first night around Reims and arriving to meet the group in Chamonix the second
night. The French motorway is the fastest way down.
33.
What is INCLUDED in my holiday?
A
route which has been fully researched to give you the best motorcycling roads
Quality
accomodations - all of which have been checked by us
A guarantee of services
by a Bona Fide Tour Operator (Wildcat Adventures Ltd)
Ferry
Italy to Turkey return (2 berth cabins)
24 days total
All Breakfasts
8
dinners
Detailed day to day
itinerary
Maps with tour outlined
Comprehensive Kit List
Information
package for travel in Turkey
Free photo CD & tour memento
Fully guided
ALL the way by John Fulton and Brigitte Lucas
34.
What is NOT included in my holiday?
Lunches,
other meals and beverages except as indicated in item 33 above, Turkish visa,
parking fees, tips to waiters etc,
petrol, tolls,
travel / bike / breakdown insurance, items of personal nature, balloon ride, entrance
to tourist attractions, local guides.
35.
Why aren't we driving through Europe to get to Turkey?
Our
experience touring in Turkey throughout the years has dictated our choice of entry.
Our chosen route provides the maximum time in the areas selected in Eastern Turkey.
The approach from Italy via land (Bulgaria etc) through Istanbul is extremely
busy and the riding hazardous - 4 long days' riding.
The approach from
Italy to Greece involves an overnight ferry and 3 long days' riding and the coastal
road south of Gallipoli is extremely busy with lorries.
The SEA CRUISE
option is the perfect solution as it provides time to rest and relax and avoid
unnecesary hazards.
EASTERN
TURKEY - "Cappadocia and the Black Sea Coast"
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