TURKEY - ISTANBUL RUN TOUR FAQS

1. I want to join your tour - what next?
To secure your place on the tour please send us the required 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?
Please see tour details for information on daily mileages and rest days. 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.

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?
Some Insurers will provide Comprehensive emergency breakdown and recovery in Europe including all of Turkey. On booking we will provide you with details. It is 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.

...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, Italy, and Greece 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. Travel insurance would normally cover repatriation of the people covered within the policy and not any vehicle. However a good bike insurance policy would cover the repatriation of the person and the bike. Individuals should enquire from their bike insurance company on the precise cover for countries visited as cover may vary from country to country.

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. 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.

27. How are women riders perceived?
The same as the male riders.

28. What is the food like?
Turkish food is always cooked fresh and offers an excellent variety of meat and vegetarian dishes

29. 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.

30. 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 25 Years.

31. 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. The French motorway is the fastest way down.

32. What is INCLUDED in my holiday?
A route which has been fully researched to give you the best motorcycling roads
Please see tour details for inclusions list.

33. What is NOT included in my holiday?
Lunches, other meals and beverages except as indicated in item 32 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.

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