Escape to the Western Black Sea
Tour details
Before Istanbul's noise has even died down, something changes the moment you cross the FSM Bridge and step onto the Anatolian side. As you pick up speed on the wide lanes of the Şile Highway, the city falls behind — ahead of you there is only road, and on both sides greenery stretching from Thrace to the Black Sea.
The Şile–Ağva line holds a special place in the mind of everyone who rides a motorcycle in Istanbul. The coastal road that begins once you leave Şile — narrow, winding, at times with tree branches forming a tunnel overhead — is one of the rare routes that make you feel it is possible to get this far from the city in such a short time.
When you stop at Rumeli Lighthouse to watch the Bosphorus open into the Black Sea, when you watch fish dangling on fishing lines in Ağva at the point where the Göksu and Yeşilçay rivers flow into the sea, or when you sit on the bright white cliffs of Kilimli Bay, you understand this: This is not a tour, it is a deep breath.
The day closes on the quiet forest roads of Darlık Dam. The Northern Marmara Highway carries you back to the city — but you return a little different.
Tour route
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What's included
Gear
Riding safety is not up for negotiation for us. All gear is chosen from brands that meet international safety standards.
- Helmet ECE 22.06 certified motorcycle helmet. Sizing is measured at the start of the tour, and each rider is assigned a helmet of their own.
- Motorcycle Jacket A CE-approved motorcycle jacket suitable for all four seasons, with back and shoulder protectors.
- Gloves Breathable motorcycle gloves with knuckle protection. They keep hand fatigue to a minimum on long rides.
- Luggage System A set of pannier bags fitted to every motorcycle: enough room for your daily needs, camera equipment and personal belongings.
Tour Guide
Not someone who knows the routes — someone who lives them.
Turuncu Motors guides are experienced riders who have ridden every corner of Istanbul, every cove of the Bosphorus and every winding road of the Aegean by motorcycle many times over. Beyond technical knowledge, they know the story of every stop, the best table at every break and the best angle at every photo spot.
On your tour, your guide provides:
- Leading the group at a safe pace — no one is left behind
- Real-time updates on traffic, speed cameras, roadworks and weather
- Local recommendations at every stop: the best fish restaurant, the freshest cheese, the loveliest viewpoint
- Technical support and communication coordination in emergencies
- Direction during photo shoots — experienced in motorcycle photography
Languages: Turkish and English
Meeting and Briefing
Every tour starts at our Mecidiyeköy branch 30 minutes before departure. During the briefing:
- The day's route and stops are explained
- Weather and road conditions are reviewed
- Gear is checked
- A group communication channel is set up (WhatsApp)
- Emergency procedures are shared
No tour starts in a rush. The first kilometer is the safest kilometer.
Roadside Support
If you run into an unexpected technical problem while riding, you are not alone. The Turuncu Motors operations team is reachable throughout the tour. For minor breakdowns we step in on the spot and, if needed, provide a replacement vehicle.
Photo Stops
On every route we stop at photo spots we have scouted in advance. The photos taken with the group's motorcycles are shared digitally at the end of the tour.
