7 Day Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour
|7 Days, 11 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
7 days

Max Group Size
45

Tour Code
7dıbltıc

Tour Type
Request as private tour

Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
16 - 70 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
serious

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Tour Overview

Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour ;Welcome to the Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye in Istanbul!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye, a premier cycling event, brings the spirit and challenge of the Tour de France to the historic and dynamic city of Istanbul. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive cycling against the stunning backdrop of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks.

This year, riders will embark on a carefully curated route that showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the bustling streets and majestic architecture to the scenic coastal views, Istanbul provides an unforgettable setting for this exhilarating race.
Join us as we celebrate cycling, community, and the unmatched beauty of Istanbul. Gear up, get ready, and experience the ride of a lifetime at L'Étape by Tour Türkiye!.

Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadoccia This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed.

Highlights

  • The official Tour de France sportive series, for the first time in Turkey.
  • Two days of celebration in Istanbul, experiencing the unique beauty of the city and the opportunity to cycle across the Bosphorus Bridge from Asia to Europe.
  • L'Étape by Tour de France, will be held for the first time in Turkey on October 19-20.
  • Event Name. L'Etape Türkiye by Tour de France ; Event Location. Beykoz/İstanbul
  • Hagia Sophia: This architectural marvel started as a cathedral, was converted into a mosque, and is now a museum (though it’s currently functioning as a mosque again). Its massive dome and stunning mosaics are breathtaking.
  • Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its striking blue tiles, this mosque is a quintessential symbol of Istanbul. It’s an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times.
  • Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, it’s a labyrinth of shops selling everything from spices to jewelry. It’s perfect for souvenirs and experiencing the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride: One of the most iconic experiences in Cappadocia. Floating above the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations at sunrise is unforgettable.
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum: A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a complex of rock-cut churches with impressive frescoes.
  • Uçhisar Castle: A natural rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia. The climb to the top is worth it for the breathtaking scenery.

Itinerary

Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
Aft After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Long track bike tour . L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race provides an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is a perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
 Event hours:
09:30-12:00 Training (Experience the track)
12:00- 20:00 I Chip distribution procedures to competitors
10:00-20:00 I EXPO area activities 18:00- 18.30 Athlete Technical Information Meeting
This tour will end approximately 22.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight Istanbul
Distance: 109 km
Climbing: 1792 km
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and dinner included)
 Pick up from hotel at 05:30 in the morning and set off for the Bicycle Race finals L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race offers an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is the perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
 06:00-07:00 I Chip distribution to competitors
07:00-07:30 I Athlete Technical Information Meeting
08:00 I Start
12:00 I Race finals
12:30-14:30 Award Ceremony
Istanbul by Night: Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus (Local Food)
19:30/20:00 –We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to our yacht. The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, dinner, belly dancing Show, Dj music, and folk shows will both be memorable.

Entertainment Program:
D.J Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
At the end of the dinner and Show cruise on the Bosphorus program, transfer to hotels at midnight.
24:00 – You will be returned back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. 

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we will depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

4 nights hotel in Istanbul 
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Istanbul Merter
Serenity Comfort Hotel
Mayi Hotel Bağcılar
2 Nights hotel in Cappadocia
Elpuente Cave Hotel
Antic Cave Hotel
Hotel
Professional English-speaking tour guides 

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English
6 open buffet breakfasts
2 Dinner
Vegan Vegetarian Halal

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
2 Day Transportation Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to Istanbul airport 

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise By Night
2 Day Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
City tax

GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

1.1. The rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races.

1.2. All athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races are deemed to have accepted these rules.

 

1.3. Each participant must check the content of the race bag given to them in the registration area and report any inaccuracies in their personal information to the race management.

RACE CATEGORIES

SHORT COURSE:
- Youth Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born between 01.01.2005 - 31.12.2008)
- Elite Male/Female (18-34)
- Master Male/Female (35-39)
- Master Male/Female (40-44)
- Master Male/Female (45-49)
- Master Male/Female (50-54)
- Master Male/Female (55-59)
- Master Male/Female (60-64)
- Master Male/Female (65+)
- General Classification Male/Female

LONG COURSE:
- Elite Male/Female (18-34)
- Master Male/Female (35-39)
- Master Male/Female (40-44)
- Master Male/Female (45-49)
- Master Male/Female (50-54)
- Master Male/Female (55-59)
- Master Male/Female (60+)
- General Classification Male/Female

 TEAM
There is no team ranking.
BICYCLE AND EQUIPMENT
4.1. GENERAL
4.1.1. The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.
4.1.2. Each participant is responsible for the safety of their own bicycle. Make sure that the brakes and other components are working properly.
4.1.3. Athletes who are found to participate in the race with a bicycle that does not comply with the rules will be removed from the race and disqualified.
4.1.4. Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame geometry.
4.2. RACE/ROAD BICYCLES
The use of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race. However, considering the speed and type of the race, it is desired that participants prefer road/race bikes.

4.3. MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE
These types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer to participate in the race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider factors such as average speed, time limits, safety.

4.4. SPECIAL RULES
The components and parts listed below are prohibited from being used in the race.
- Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars
- Single-speed, fixie bikes
- Hand bikes
- Any bicycle with a carrier
- Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar devices is prohibited.

HELMET, RACE NUMBER
5.1. HELME
It is mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.
5.2. RACE NUMBER
The race number is like the athlete's identity. The race number must be used visibly on both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under the saddle of the bike.

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
6.1. All amateur road cyclists can participate in the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.
6.2. Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the last 5 years are prohibited from participating.
6.3 According to the Federation rules, in all cycling branches,
- Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years (regardless of cycling discipline)
- Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or triathlon federation or in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year the event is organized (regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in the race.

The said athletes can register for the National Long Race and compete in a separate classification.

START RULES:
- The order of the competitors during the start will be made according to their age categories. Athletes who do not comply with the order will be disqualified. The order is as follows:
1st Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)
2nd Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59). Master (60-64), Master (65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)
- According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed appropriate for athletes under the age of 18 to take part in the general classification and mass start. Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes will start separately.
- According to the Federation rules, athletes who will participate in the National Long Race will start separately.

TURKCELL GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES
7.1. Motorcycle Tracking
7.1.1. Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure traffic, road and athlete safety.
7.1.2. Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out within the rules and perform the following duties:
They also serve to remove participants who do not comply with the rules from the race, to provide first aid and to pave the way for the leader group.

RANKINGS AND RESULTS
8.1. General Individual Results
General individual results are divided into two as "Women" and "Men". Two separate results will be published as "General Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".
8.2. Results by Race Categories
Results by race categories will be published separately as women and men, race distance and age categories.

TIME CHIP
9.1. The time it takes for each individual participant to complete the race will be measured electronically with the chip.
9.2. The electronic chip given to you during registration must be attached to your bike in accordance with the instructions for use.
9.3. The race start time is the time the start is given for each athlete.
9.4. The electronic chip must be returned to the race team after the race.

NUTRITION DURING THE RACE
10.1. During the Gran Fondo, at least one short course and one long course

Segments

Name

Distance

Elev. Diff.

Avg. Grade

Sahil-Kaptanlar yokus

0.99 km

59 m

6.0%

Çiftlik repeats

1.52 km

93 m

6.1%

FSM Geçiş

1.24 km

81 m

1.2%

Hekimbasi

2.23 km

-15 m

-0.4%

Ataturk Cd. Climb

1.75 km

88 m

5.0%

Kavacık Köprüsü tırmanışı

1.81 km

87 m

4.7%

Kavacik Uphill

1.50 km

80 m

5.3%

Göksu 1071

0.95 km

73 m

7.7%

Çengeldere yokuşa kadar TT

2.07 km

25 m

1.0%

Polonezköy Yolu (Görele Polonezköy Yolu) 2 52 Climb

1.60 km

97 m

6.1%

Çengeldere Cd. Climb

1.41 km

95 m

6.7%

Cengeldere Core

1.03 km

71 m

6.9%

polonezköy ilk iniş

0.65 km

-60 m

-9.2%

Beykoz Cd 33 Climb

1.37 km

97 m

7.1%

Tersten Kılıçlı Climb

2.24 km

145 m

6.5%

İshaklı Sapağı - Düzlük Ağaç Gölgesi (Şile Caddesi)

1.51 km

130 m

8.5%

Şile Cd Climb

1.15 km

119 m

10.3%

Bozhane Downhill

2.81 km

-144 m

-4.9%

Kılıçlı Downhill

1.91 km

-111 m

-5.8%

ogumce pasamandıra tt-cbyce

4.01 km

13 m

0.2%

Tepedeki Kasise Kadar

0.51 km

13 m

2.4%

riva atatürk cd

0.68 km

59 m

8.6%

Cayagiz climb

1.29 km

50 m

3.7%

Riva Dönüş İlk Yokuş

0.94 km

48 m

5.1%

GF Beykoz No4

0.76 km

46 m

6.0%

cayagız climb kısa

0.63 km

41 m

6.5%

riva caddesi kopmaca :)

1.37 km

10 m

0.1%

Dereseki Kavsak öncesi son tırmanış

2.51 km

55 m

2.2%

Out of Category Climb^g * Ado

8.30 km

237 m

2.9%

Kısa bozuk asfalt

0.53 km

22 m

4.1%

sıırmakes kavsak msevket kavsak-cbyce

2.13 km

28 m

1.3%

Toygar mah. cami segmenti

4.58 km

143 m

3.1%

OLD VERSION - Toygar mah. cami segmenti

4.58 km

143 m

3.1%

acarlar uzun

3.81 km

158 m

4.1%

acarlar

1.97 km

82 m

4.1%

Yeni Riva Yolu Descent

8.39 km

-254 m

-3.0%

Spin like Cancellara

3.13 km

-89 m

-2.8%

riva yolu inis

6.91 km

-176 m

-2.4%

kavacik tirmanisi

1.14 km

88 m

7.6%

yeni riva yolu - kavacik sapagi

1.26 km

101 m

8.0%

Kavacık > Migros (İniş)

2.57 km

-121 m

-4.7%

Kavacık E80 sapak Göksuköprü downhill

2.91 km

-101 m

-3.4%

Göksu Evlerine İniş 1979

1.43 km

-85 m

-5.9%

kavacık-anadolu hisarı down

2.56 km

-90 m

-3.5%

Goksu Evleri İniş

1.64 km

-32 m

-1.9%

Excluded

Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul
International flights
Insurance: All types
Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Racing fee
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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