TURKEY TOURS FAQs

1. What are the Passport / Visa Requirements? For travel through France, Italy, and Greece, you do not need a visa. However for entry into Turkey 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.

2. What Documents do I Need? You will need your full motor cycle driving licence, an international driving licence, valid passport, personal and vehicle insurance documents, your motoring association or equivalent breakdown numbers.

3. Will my motorbike insurance cover me for travel in Turkey? Yes. You should give your insurance company a call to tell them of your destination(s) and duration of stay. Your insurance company will issue a green card or amend your insurance policy to provide cover if necessary.

4. Will I be carrying my luggage all the time? Yes.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. How much experience is required? Experience in touring abroad is not required, 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 will take care of the rest.

8. What distances do we cover each day and do we have rest days? Distances will vary between 100 & 475 miles per day. The route is designed and mileages calculated to accommodate terrain, climate, temperature, and points of interest. Adequate time is provided to relax and enjoy the scenery.

9. 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.

10. What tools / spares do I need to bring? It is advisable that you bring the tool kit issued with your bike. We recommend that you bring spares such as bulbs, fuses, tube, puncture repair kit etc.

11. What happens if my bike breaks down? AA or RAC 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.

12. What range should my fuel tank have? You should be familiar with your fuel tank range. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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, you may use the Turkish Lira (TKL) and Euros are accepted in most establishments. Credit cards are accepted at most garages throughout our route.

15. Will I be able to use my credit card? Yes. Credit Cards are widely accepted throughout our route.

16. What are the accommodations like? All our accommodations we have selected are clean, comfortable, and have secure bike areas We use 3 & 4 star hotels some with swimming pools.

17. What if I must cancel and cannot join the tour? Please see our BOOKING CONDITIONS which we provide with all bookings. Your deposit secures a space on the tour and is non-refundable.

18. 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.

19. What about my payment protection? All eligible payments are held in trust in accordance with the EU package holiday directive.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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