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Turkey adventure holiday

country:Turkey
location:Turquoise Coast 
trip type: A small group adventure
departures:Departs selected Mondays and Thursdays Apr - Oct
price:From £990 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK.
vouchers:Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Explore the mysterious land of the Ottomans Intrepid-style. Marvel at Mehmet Aga's masterpiece, the Blue Mosque, and bargain for trinkets in the Grand Bazaar. Try delicious Turkish delight, be mesmerised by the Whirling Dervishes and discover the underwater treasures of the Mediterranean. From the laneways of ancient Ephesus to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia - take the plunge and discover the amazing adventure that is Turkey.
day-by-day itinerary
Days 1-2:Istanbul. Visit the amazing Blue Mosque and off-the-beaten-track sights such as the richly tiled Rustem Pasha Mosque.
Day 3:Bursa. Relax in a traditional Turkish bath, drop into a local teahouse or explore the bazaar in the Ottoman Empire's former capital. Visit a Dervish lodge to see a performance of the Sema.
Days 4-5:Selcuk. History comes to life strolling through ancient Ephesus, the former capital of the East Roman Empire. Learn the secrets of delicious gozleme then enjoy a local fruit wine tasting in Sirince.
Day 6:Pamukkale. The chalky terraces of Pamukkale and the hot springs of Hierapolis make for a fascinating day.
Days 7-8:Kayakoy. Discover the ghost houses or play backgammon and sip tea with the locals in Kayakoy. Trek along rugged coastline to the beautiful blue lagoon in Oludinez.
Days 9-10:Kas/Boat Cruise/Ucagiz. Kas is the starting point for a memorable cruise. Swim in crystal waters, sail over an ancient sunken city and sleep under the stars. Visit Ucagiz, a traditional fishing village.
Day 11:Konya. Travel away from the coast to the 'bread-basket' plains of the Anatolian steppe. Konya, in the heart of this region, offers a fascinating view of devoutly Muslim Turkey.
Days 12-14:Goreme. Be astounded by the kooky rock formations of Cappadocia, which jut from the ground like the smokestacks of fairies. Enjoy a meal with a local family to experience a slice of Cappadocian life.
Day 15:Istanbul. The journey ends back in Istanbul, where the call to prayer echoes over the winding streets. Perhaps visit a hamam to unwind from this fabulous adventure.
travellers' tales
Thoroughly enjoyable with a fabulous small group of really friendly people who shared all aspects of the tour in fun whilst caring for the people and their language. (more)
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's 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 people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more)

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.

Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
As you make your way around delightful Turkey we are proud to introduce you to our local operators all of whom we have come to think of as our extended families. All the accomodation is owned by local families and our continued business goes along way to support their economy. Just some of the characters you will meet along the way are Mehmet and Ulmi in Pamukkale where you can enjoy a fabulous home cooked meal.

Perhaps one of the most highly regarded aspects of this trip is a visit to an authentic Whirling Dervish lodge in Bursa where our guests are able to witness the spiritual ritual of Sema and afterwards have the opportunity to share tea and chat with the Dervish. Our guests also sit down for dinner in the home of a local family in Cappdoccia giving them the opportunity to learn intimately about their lifestyles.

We take responsible tourism concepts seriously therefore the guides on this trip are all local and will be able to share a wealth of historical and cultural insight in both Ephesus and the Cappadoccian region. Our leaders take the time to inform our guests about the local customs and behaviour to minimise any negative social impact of our trips, while also encouraging local interaction with our passengers enabling the two cultures learn from each other.

On trip we travel by public bus and have the opportunity to travel amongst the locals. The only exception to this is as we make our way to Capadoccia and to minimise travel times we hire a local bus and driver. We are working closley with a local charity in Cappadoccia to help low income families living in historic cave and tradditional homes restore them in an authentic manner. Its possible to do an interesting walk around the village and region to see the results. Our Tour leaders actively encourage passengers to leave left over tolietries and unwanted clothes which we donate through the local mosques to families in need,

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