Capital Highway

This trip provides an opportunity to see all 4 vulture species of Europe in the pristine pine forests of NW Turkey. The Lammergeier is fairly regular and has the highest population in Europe. Golden, Imperial, White-tailed Eagles are other expected raptors.

(Also check our 4 day version of the same tour titled as NW Turkey)

Day 1

After the arrival in Istanbul, drive towards Bursa. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 2

Visits mountains in Bursa area for Golden Eagle together with Red-fronted Serin and Kruper’s Nuthatch. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 3

Continue to Eskişehir and visit the area around Eskişehir. Overnight in Eskişehir.

Day 4

Drive from Eskişehir to Beypazarı. Visit mountains wetlands en route. Overnight in Beypazarı. Opportunity to see all 4 species of vultures • Old Turkish houses in Beypazarı.

Day 5

Visit Kıbrıscık Mountains, which has the highest concentration of Black Vultures in Turkey. Overnight in Bolu.

Day 6

Visit Gerede Plain and Lake Yeniçağa.

Day 7

Return to Istanbul.


Target species:

  • Lammergeier
  • Black Vulture
  • Griffon Vulture
  • White-tailed Eagle
  • Imperial Eagle
  • Rock Nuthatch
  • Kruper's Nuthatch