DAILY TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
EPHESUS & PAMUKKALE (2days/1night)
Discover two wonders of the world in one trip! Ephesus was one of the most
prominent cities of the ancient world, a major centre of early Christianity.
It is believed that St Paul spent time here, as did the Virgin Mary, whose
house is nearby. The remains of the great city are still impressive - the
Library of Celsus, the site of the Temples of Artemis (now held in the
British Museum) and Hadrian, Roman baths and stadiums, are among the best
preserved classical ruins in existence. Day Two of the trip includes a visit
to Pamukkale and the ruins at Hieropalis.
Accomodation at 3* - 4* hotel on HB basis, transportation, english speaking
guide, entry fees are included.
PAMUKKALE (1 day)
Don't miss the chance to see one of the wonders of the Natural World - the
magnificent Pamukkale (literally 'Cotton Castle') which has been formed over
thousands of years by thermal spring waters pouring down the mountainside
and calcifying to form cascading terraces of glittering white basins of
water. Due to the healing properties of the water, the Romans founded
Hieropalis nearby as a spa centre, and today, the baths, theatre and
graveyard of over 1200 sarcophagi can still be seen.
Transportation, lunch, entry fees, English speaking guide are included.
DALYAN, CAUNOS & TURTLE BEACH (1 day)
A short journey by air-conditioned bus takes you to the fishing harbour of
Dalyan to start a boat trip down the meandering Dalyan river delta (where
the African Queen was filmed) to the golden sands of Istuzu Beach. En route,
you'll pass the amazing millennia old rock tombs hewn into the sheer cliff
face hundreds of feet up, and the ruins of ancient Caunos city. A stop at
the sulphurous mud baths will (they say) 'take ten years off you' if you
wallow for long enough. If that doesn't work, perhaps an afternoon nap on
'Turtle Beach' will! Do, however, keep just one eye open to catch a glimpse
of a rare loggerhead turtle coming inland to nest.
Transportation, boat trip on Dalyan River, lunch, entry fees, English
speaking guide are included.
KAYA VILLAGE & ÖLÜDENIZ (Half day)
See the best bits of the immediate area without the hassle of finding buses,
taxis and somewhere to eat lunch - we've organised it all for you! After
collecting you around mid morning, our guide will take you to fascinating
Kaya Village, which was once inhabited by thousands of Greek citizens. It's
been deserted since 1922 - a real Ghost Town - and you'll have some time to
wander around its cobbled streets at your own pace. After a barbecued lunch
at a traditional open air restaurant with a swimming pool, we take you to a
gorgeous secluded beach, located behind Ölüdeniz Lagoon, where you'll have
time to sunbathe, swim and relax before returning to your hotel in the late
afternoon.
Transportation, lunch, entry fees, English speaking guide are included.
TLOS, SAKLIKENT GORGE & YAKAPARK
Travel through picturesque rural Turkey to explore the Lycian, Byzantine and
Ottoman ruins at the ancient city of Tlos, supposed home of Pegasus the
winged horse. Enjoy a delicious lunch of grilled trout, mezes and salads in
the open air of leafy Yakapark trout farm. See the art of carpet and kilim
making in action at a traditional carpet factory (what better souvenir of a
holiday in Turkey?). Then discover hidden Saklikent Canyon, with its gushing
waterfalls and icy torrents of water to freshen you up before returning to
Fethiye.
Transportation, lunch, entry fees, English speaking guide are included.
JEEP SAFARI (1 day)
If you only go out once during your holiday, this is the best way to spend
your day. Drive off the beaten track in jeep convoy to discover ancient
cultures, village life and beautiful countryside. Explore the ruins of the
ancient city of Tlos, then see the art of carpet and kilim making at a
traditional factory before exploring the icy waterfalls and streams of
hidden Saklikent Canyon. After lunch in the open air, and en route to the
beautiful classical ruins at Xanthos, the mud baths and icy rushing waters
of the Xanthos River will give you a chance to cool off before relaxing on
the white sands of 18km long Patara Beach. Join us as a driver or
non-driver, and be prepared to return a little tired and dusty, but
thoroughly exhilarated, after your 180km round trip.
Transportation, lunch, entry fees, English speaking guide are included.
RHODES
Visit two countries in one holiday - the pretty Greek island of Rhodes is
but a short hydrofoil trip away from Fethiye and Marmaris. On one-day trips,
you'll arrive in Rhodes in time for a stroll around the Old Town, a spot of
shopping and a leisurely lunch before returning to Turkey for early evening.
One-way tickets and longer stop overs can also be arranged, and return
transfers from your hotel are included.
Return Hotel transfers and hydrophile are included.
DIVING
The crystal clear waters off the Turquoise Coast offer outstanding diving
opportunities: numerous species of marine life and caverns, ruins and wrecks
await beginners and experts alike. Archaeology dives may also be arranged
for those wishing to discover the coastline's rich heritage now concealed
underwater. A range of one day introductory and advanced BSAC, CMAS and PADI
courses are available, and non-diving guests are welcome to join us for a
relaxing day on the boat. Underwater photos are available so that you can
impress your friends and prove you actually did it!
Reurn hotel transfers, dive boat, full equipment, 2 dives, lunch,
instruction, basic course, dive guide are included.
PARAGLIDING
For those with a sense of adventure, the Ölüdeniz area is renowned for
paragliding from the top of Babadag Mountain down onto Ölüdeniz Beach.
Flying in tandem with highly qualified pilots, passengers are briefed and
issued with protective clothing, and comprehensive insurance is included, so
you can be sure safety is the top priority. Don't forget your camera for the
chance to get unrivalled photos of the beautiful coastline.
Hotel - take off place transfers, full equipment, insurance, pilot for
tandem fly are included.
TURKISH BATH
Enjoy a wash and brush up in traditional style at the Turkish Bath (Hamam).
Here your skin will be scrubbed until it gleams, and the stresses and
strains of everyday life will be massaged from your joints and muscles.
Massages and saunas are also available on request.
Return hotel transfers, entry fee are included.
ÖLÜDENIZ BOAT TRIP (1 day)
Escape from it all on a lazy day boat cruise taking in five island stops
including the indigo waters of the Blue Cave; the natural surroundings of
Butterfly Valley; lunch on board before heading off to explore the ruins on
St Nicholas (Gemiler) Island; and a quick dip in the icy waters of the
freshwater springs at aptly named Cold Water Bay.
Return hotel transfers, boat, lunch are included.
12 ISLANDS BOAT TRIP (1 day)
Cruise the islands around Fethiye Bay for a totally relaxing, sun soaked day
... explore the Byzantine and Roman ruins of Dockyard Island and Cleopatra's
Bath; swim in peaceful bays and inlets and lie back on remote island shores:
a perfect way to relax, top up your tan and see the beauty of the Turquoise
Coast.
Return hotel transfers, boat, lunch are included. |
