Transport
Uns wurde die Tour als "Kleingruppentour" verkauft. Mit ca. 30 Personen ist das keine Kleingruppe. Auch wurde die "Höhlentour" angepriesen. Mitgeteilt wurde uns dann, dass die Höhlenbesichtigung höchsten 10 Minuten dauern würde. Das hörte sich beim Verkauf auch anders an. Der Ausflug wurde aus diesen Gründen u.a von uns abgebrochen. Der Leiter hat sich dann um Taxis für uns (wir waren nicht die Einzigen, die aus diesen Gründen abgebrochen haben) gekümmert. Das Taxi zurück mussten wir bez.
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.
