The most beautiful road trip tour through Turkey that you can ever imagine
October 5–12, 2025
🇹🇷 Central Turkey
The most beautiful road trip tour through Turkey that you can ever imagine
We will meet in Istanbul, get in the car and go on a week-long mini-group trip of 4-7 people via Ankara to Cappadocia. We will see authentic modern Turkey beyond the tourist scenery, places that you will most likely hear about for the first time.
Dmitriy Dubovtsev
tour author
It will be an awesome road trip that’ll feel like a movie adventure with friends. We’ll take in stunning views, share some stories, and make memories you’ll remember for the rest of your life 🙂
Elena Schlombs
tour organizer
The Rout
Istanbul
We’ll meet in Istanbul, but just for one night — the real adventure begins outside the cities. You've probably been to Istanbul already — and if not, it's a great excuse to come a bit earlier and explore on your own!
Karagöl plateau
This is a plateau in the mountains with "rippling" meadows that fill with water in spring from melting snow, giving it a very unique appearance. The area is also attractive to hiking enthusiasts who enjoy walking along mountain trails.
Burj al Babas
This massive unfinished and abandoned residential complex, consisting of hundreds of identical mansions resembling Disney castles, is something you won't see anywhere else.
Coloured Hills in Nallihan Province
The mountain range, also known as the "striped" hills, consisting of multi-colored rocks with a horizontally striped structure, are located not far from Ankara and attract many local tourists.
Ankara
The capital of Turkey. We will spend the whole day here and then move towards Cappadocia
Tuz lake
The salt lake is covered with a thin layer of water, in windless weather it becomes like a mirror. In summer and autumn the water takes on a pinkish hue, and sometimes you can see flocks of flamingos here.
Cappadocia
We will spend two days here. During this time, we will witness a couple of sunrises decorated by the simultaneous flights of hundreds of hot air balloons. We will also visit an underground city and go hiking through scenic valleys. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride.
We will experience a daily change of locations. Throughout the week, almost every day we will stay overnight in a new place.
We will experience a daily change of locations. Throughout the week, almost every day we will stay overnight in a new place.
Features
Quality
Since 2016, hundreds of people have participated in our tours and left positive reviews.
Comfort
We are staying in hotels and apartments, no tents this time.
Mini group
A small group of 4-7 people turns the tour into a journey with friends.
Auto
The vehicle will match the size of the group. For 6-7 people — Ford Custom; for 4-5 people — Citroën C4 X or similar.
Hikes
We will have at least two hiking excursions — to the Nallykhan Hills and in Cappadocia.
Uniqueness
If you love new and unknown places or simply want to surprise your friends — this is exactly what you need!
All the locations are exceptionally photogenic and will appeal to landscape photography enthusiasts.
A few numbers
500 mi
Total mileage on highways and country roads
4-7
Persons in a group
8
Days on the Road
1489 €
Tour coast
Reviews
True stories
Marina Cheryomnykh
During a week of hiking in the mountains, I am grateful to Dima. I believe that everything happens for a reason. When I first followed him on Instagram, I immediately fell in love with the photos he takes during his travels. Be sure to check out his page. Thanks to Tanya and Rita for the great company, fun journey, and willingness to conquer any peaks. I'm proud of myself! That I didn't give up on my desires, that I found the strength to overcome despair. And as a reward, I experienced an indescribably beautiful journey.
Yaroslav Lozhkin
I would describe my experience after the trip with two words: “discovery” and “unpacking.” And the most interesting part is that it all came naturally — without any meditations or mindfulness exercises (hello to all the awareness courses out there). Apparently, it was thanks to that very energy of nature that everyone talks about but no one has really seen. It felt like a clogged drain finally cleared, and the water started flowing again. Some mental images and desires — mostly borrowed from other people’s Instagrams, Facebooks, and lives — also dissolved along the way.
And one more thing. "Plenerium" is not just another concept of traveling to different places. Dima mysteriously knows how to influence the atmosphere around him and improve the aura (what am I even writing?). It’s a rare case when I can recommend not just an idea, format, or organization, but a person behind it. It’s suitable for those who are ready to face themselves. All of this was very unusual and amazing. Thank you all.
Semen Pavlov
Plenerium is that experience where there are no doubts—you know for sure that it will be exciting, educational, and, of course, beautiful. And this is far from always related to the location. This inner confidence is built on the accumulation of positive emotions from all the travelers who have participated in these hikes at least once. And, of course, Dima plays a significant role in this.
Creative journeys are when the very path to the planned destination often brings much more admiration and inspiration. Personally, after the first hike, what stayed with me most were the conversations. Yes, exactly—conversations. Conversations with the guys I lived alongside for all those days, but also—and perhaps more importantly for me at this moment—a dialogue with myself. I managed to think about many things; I wouldn’t say I gained a "third eye" at the top of Mount Ylangas, but I definitely thought differently. More like reflecting without deceiving myself into thinking I had found time to think. It was a reset.
Tatyana Vetoshkina
Regarding the organization of the tour: everything was great—comfortable and convenient accommodations, and the choice of locations (the tour program) was fantastic. Our group was so overwhelmed with excitement by the end that we couldn’t stop squealing about how beautiful it all was. I should mention that Dima managed to scare me just enough with the upcoming physical activities to make me feel prepared, but not so much that I wanted to back out. The same goes for his recommendations on what to bring: in the end, I managed to pack everything into carry-on luggage and didn’t freeze during the trip!
Prices
€1489*
€1649
Basic tariff
Tour price for the route Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia.
Unfortunately no. We will help you choose a convenient flight, but you will purchase the tickets yourself. The outbound flight is to Istanbul, and the return is from Nevşehir or Kayseri.
Q:
What are the accommodation conditions?
A:
We usually stay in apartments with multiple bedrooms or in hotels, changing accommodations almost every day. The rooms are typically double or triple occupancy. If you prefer a private double room or single accommodation, it is usually easy to arrange for a small additional fee.
Q:
Is food included in the price?
A:
The price includes vegetarian breakfasts, while lunches and dinners at the café are at your own expense.
Q:
What kind of car will we be traveling in?
A:
The vehicle will match the size of the group. For 5-7 people, it will be a Ford Custom; for 4-5 people, a Citroën C4 X or similar.
Q:
Is travel insurance required?
A:
It is not mandatory, but for your peace of mind, it is always better to purchase a policy. For this tour, an insurance policy marked "active recreation" is suitable, as we will be doing some light trekking in the mountains.
Q:
What is the difficulty level of the trekking?
A:
2 out of 5. No special training is required, but good physical fitness is welcomed, as we will be walking in the mountains. If your health does not allow you to participate in trekking, you can feel free to skip this part of the program.
Q:
How to book and pay?
A:
Leave a request on the website, and we will send you the contract. After the contract is signed remotely, you need to make a prepayment of 350€ via PayPal or SWIFT transfer. The remaining amount can be paid on the first day of the tour at your convenience.
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Dmitriy Dubovtsev Founder of the Pleinairium project, author of the tour
The word "Plenerium" comes from "plein air," which refers to artists spending time outdoors and creating something amazing. Initially, Plenerium started as travels for people in creative professions: photographers, artists, designers, musicians, bloggers, and so on. Over time, I realized that everyone is talented in their own way, and now Plenerium is open to everyone. However, the constant value of our journeys remains the extraordinary aesthetics of the landscapes. No matter where we go, Plenerium is always beautiful.