Dalyan
- Caunos
This
trip is a real favourite because it offers such variety. Experience beautiful
scenery whilst cruising through the Dalyan river marshes.
Passing the famous
Caunos rock tombs and ruins before arriving at the mud baths.
Here you have
a chance to pamper yourself in the mud and sulphur pools and will feel the
wrinkles disappearing!
This
is not only a cultural trip but a chance to experience breathtaking scenery.
Clamber among the Lycian settlements feeling like you are the first to discover
them, and walk around the place of Pegasus the winged horse.
At lunch visit Yakapark trout farm where you can choose you own trout for lunch
alongside delicious traditional Turkish mezes.
Tlos & Saklikent & Yakapark
For
those who want to go further affield this trip is the one for you. The first
stop is a visit to the Virgin Mary's house. Then it's on the Ephesus, the most
famous ancient site of Turkey with its well preserved historic remains the Library
of Celsus being an excellent example.
The
amphitheatre played host to many famous musicians and is still used today as
for concerts. Then, off to Pamukkale for an overnight stop in a luxurious hotel
with thermal pool. Turkish Bath and comfortable beds for any weary travellers.
Ephesus & Pamukkale (2 Days)
Board
the boat in Ölü Deniz for a day you won't forget. Swim in the Blue
Cave before stepping ashore at Butterfly Valley.
For the more energetic, a climb
up to the Waterfall, where you might spot a rare Tiger Butterfly is not to be
missed.
Lunch is served on the boat before a stop at St Nicholas Island where you can
climb amongst ruins to the top of the island for magnificent views.
Boat
Trip - St Nicholas
This
is the way to relax and take in the delights of the Turkish coastline and islands.
Under the heat of the summer sun where better place to be than at sea. We stop
at xarious islands and bys, the favourite being "Cleopatra's Bay" where it is said that if you swim in the water, you will become a true beauty!
Boat
Trip - 12 Islands
An
early start means we breakfast on the way. Our first visit is the ancient site
or Hierapolis, set amongst beautiful scenery.
Next stop Pamukkale, known as the "Cotton Castle" which is truly a
natural wonder and is formed by thermal springs containing calcium salts which
have created stalactites and natural pools.
Pamukkale
(1 Day)
Now feeling cleansed
and fresh you're ready for a riverside lunch stop and perhaps a beer or two!
After lunch drift
down the river again to relax, soak up the sun, swim and there the same beach
space as the Caretta Caretta turtles who still breed here.
After lunch, a chance to spend some of your hard eamed money at the local weaving
cooperative before heading off the Saklikent Hidden Gorge.
The
next day is spent exploring the ancient site of Hierapolis and the natural wonders
of Pamukkale, the "Cotton Castle". A swim in the Roman Baths before
lunch. and then it's onto the carpet weaving centre before returning to Fethiye
for early evening.
Though
it is no longer permitted to swim in the actual pools, a nearby pool of the
thermal water is a welcome stop and will soothe your aching limbs. After lunch,
a trip to the carpet weaving center before setting off for home.
For
the daring of you a swim at "Cold Spring Bay" where a fresh water
spring leaks in to the sea is most refreshing! (Masks and snorkels available
on the boat).
Lunch
is cooked and served on board and there are plenty of stops to swim, snorkel
and generally cool down.