Adventure holiday in Turkey
| country: | Turkey |
| location: | Lycian Coast, Turquoise Coast |
| departures: | 2009: 23 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep |
| price: | From £749 (15 days) excluding flights and transfers. Local payment of 200. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
An active adventure from mountain to coast with all of Turkey's most impressive sights in between!
The excitement of canoeing in Koprulu Canyon, hiking amid the stunning natural beauty of the Lycian Mountains and a 2 day gulet cruise to some of the most beautiful bays around Fethiye and Gocek is combined with the equally striking landscapes of Cappadocia and Pamukkale and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Staying in simple pensions, tree houses and as guests of Turkish families, we have an exceptional taster of local hospitality.
The excitement of canoeing in Koprulu Canyon, hiking amid the stunning natural beauty of the Lycian Mountains and a 2 day gulet cruise to some of the most beautiful bays around Fethiye and Gocek is combined with the equally striking landscapes of Cappadocia and Pamukkale and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Staying in simple pensions, tree houses and as guests of Turkish families, we have an exceptional taster of local hospitality.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Istanbul. Arrival day. No meals. |
| Day 2: | Istanbul. A full free day to visit the famous sites like St Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Cistern Basilica. In the evening we board the overnight train to Ankara. |
| Day 3: | Ankara - Cappadocia. Visit Ataturk's Mausoleum in Ankara then continue via the salt flats of Tuz Golu to Cappadocia where we visit the underground city of Kaymakli. In the evening we have the chance to take a Turkish bath. |
| Day 4: | Cappadocia. A full morning hiking in the spectacular valleys of the region. Free afternoon for you to explore at your leisure. Optional folklore show this evening |
| Day 5: | Konya - Koprulu Canyon. Visit Konya, home of the Whirling Dervishes, en route to Beskonak. |
| Day 6: | Canoeing / Rafting. Full morning on the Koprulu River. You can chose between canoeing or rafting as our group negotiates the waters. In the afternoon we drive to Olympos where we stay in tree houses. |
| Day 7: | Kas - Kalkan - village stay. Today we visit the picturesque towns of Kas and Kalkan before driving to Minara village where we stay with a Turkish Family. |
| Day 8: | Trekking. Trek to the ruins of Pinara for a picnic lunch. Overnight in a small mountain house at Kara Agac. |
| Day 9: | Trekking - Olu Deniz - gulet. We follow a beautiful mountain trail down to the most famous beach in Turkey at Olu Deniz. A short drive takes us to Fethiye where we board our gulet. |
| Day 10: | Gulet cruise. Our cruise takes us to some of the most beautiful bays around Fethiye and Göcek. |
| Day 11: | Pamukkale - Selcuk. Disembark after breakfast. Continue to Pamukkale where there is time to see the calcified falls and ancient Hierapolis. Later we drive to Selçuk. |
| Day 12: | Ephesus. A full free day to visit the amazing ruins at Ephesus and to explore the picturesque winding streets of Selcuk. |
| Day 13: | Bergama - Gallipoli. We stop in the historic town of Bergama for lunch before heading for Gallipoli. |
| Day 14: | Istanbul. Morning visit to the war memorials at Gallipoli. Afternoon drive to Istanbul. |
| Day 15: | Istanbul. Tour ends. |
travellers' tales
Cappadocia, Epheses and Istanbul were the highlights. It was a great holiday with a terrific leader!
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small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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Away from the busy tourist areas Turkey's reputation for traditional hospitality really comes to life. For many years we have been staying in small mountain house in a remote area of Southern Turkey where there is little source of income apart from tourism. We also visit Konya, home of the Whirling Dervishes sect and the heart of religion in Turkey, where the group is able to gain a deeper insight into the philosophy and spiritualism of Islam and our tour leaders advise travellers on how to behave and dress appropriately.
Our tour leaders are a mix of foreigners and locals who all have an incredible understanding of local life and who all receive the SAME wages for the same job. In Cappadocia our tour leader will use their local knowledge to get well off the tourist trail on hikes through remote areas - while reminding travellers of the importance of respect and environmental responsibility. |
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