Göcek, Fethiye

 Göcek, Fethiye Göcek is a small town in Fethiye district in Muğla Province, Turkey. It was named “Kalimche” in ancient times, and is located between Fethiye – Telmessos in ancient times – and Dalyan – Caunos in ancient times. According to the legends, it is in the Göcek area that Icarus landed in the sea after his famous flight trying to escape from the tower where he was imprisoned. Göcek was used as a harbour for ships loading chrome ore collected from the mines under nearby mountains during the Ottoman period. Göcek coves and the 12 islands, which are described as a hidden paradise, with clean Mediterranean water, green pine forests, and beaches, have rendered Göcek an indispensable destination for seafarers. High-­‐quality boarding facilities, daily boat tours, entertainment facilities on the seaside, and numerous nearby beaches and coves provide various alternatives for local and international tourists traveling by road to spend their vacations. There are many restaurants, cafés, and bars on the promenade. Göcek became known to groups of artists and poets and to some fisherman from Bodrum as a result of their cruising along the Turkish Turquoise Coast, a journey later called the “Blue Voyage”. DC GOCEK Only 4 rooms, 15 mn drive to the beach..New launched, cozy & relaxing.. Good for family & friends gateway, small weddings & anniversary celebrations From February to end of April; 3 nights/4 days – DBL/per person from : 195 Euro Includes : 3 night stay including breakfast, Dalaman airport-­‐hotel-­‐Dalaman airport transportation, welcome aperitif including ½ wine per person. ISTANBUL, 3 N & 4 DAYS DAY 1 – 4, Istanbul, Turkey Upon arrival you will be escorted to your hotel. (Hotel c/in 14:00). We invite you for a spa treatment for a relaxing after a busy working days, before to start your Istanbul adventure (according to arrival time/optional !) Welcome dinner in a well-­‐known popular kebap restaurant “Kosebasi” http://www.kosebasi.com/en or similar including wine. On Day 2 explore the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Underground Cistern and the Blue Mosque. Last visit today is Grand Bazaar. Walking tour; don’t forget your comfortable shoes and warm clothes! Lunch will be in a famous local & authentic meatball restaurant, please be aware; no pre-­‐booking, you may queing for a while (maybe about 15/20 mn) and no alcohol. Serves only traditional meatballs, beans salad, cucumber&tomatoes salad, rice and semolina pudding! http://www.sultanahmetkoftesi.com/MeatBalls.html Dinner free.. Dinner recommendations; Dinner at 360 http://www.360istanbul.com/tr/index1.html or Eleos Restaurant at Beyoglu http://www.eleosrestaurant.com/ or Reina Club www.reina.com.tr similar On Day 3 enjoy Dolmabahce Palace or Church of the Holy Savior of Chora visit (or both), a local cruise on the Bosphorus and explore the Spice Market..A classical Turkish tea with simit (local sesami bagel) to be offered in a local café.. lunch ; why not a fish bread sandwhich with locals ? Enjoy a traditional Turkish fish menu tavern dinner at Kumkapi Fishermen area with locals, street sellers & noisy street musicians J Any of additionnal activity may added and/or change/remove... February – March 2015/ Price per person (from/min 8 persons) : 290 Euro per person Includes; 3 nights accommodation in a standard rooms – 4* hotel, Ataturk Airport-­‐Hotel-­‐Ataturk Airport transportation, 2 dinners with limited wine, 2 full day tours as mentioned in the program. Women Only Groups Day 1 – ISTANBUL Arrival to Istanbul. Meet and greet with your guide at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to your hotel. C/in to your rooms, and relax. Late afternoon walking along to Istiklal Street and visit of NAHIL shop (foundation for the evaluation of women's labor -­‐ http://www.nahil.com.tr/urunler.aspx?3 ).. then visit of Saint-­‐Antoine Catholic Church.. Istiklal Street; is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends. Located in the historic Beyoğlu (Pera) district, it is an elegant pedestrian street, 1.4 kilometers long, which houses boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafés, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical patisseries, chocolateries and restaurants. The avenue, surrounded by late Ottoman era buildings (mostly from the 19th and early 20th centuries). Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 : ISTANBUL Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a city tour; Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II. Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest. St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. Lunch included.. Grand Bazaar: In addition to its histrical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers .. Then famous Belly Dance Class for fun; more and more people across the world are being mesmerised by belly dancing, you will be enjoying the best and authentic belly dance lessons Turkey has to offer. Whether it's a belly dance workshop, group class or private lesson at any quantity, we'll do our best to arrange the Istanbul belly dancing experience for you. Dinner free.. Day 3 : ISTANBUL Breakfast at your hotel.. Then a day for your personal treatment and relaxation ! Turkish baths (hamams) are a great escape for all seasons -­‐ in winter when it's freezing outside and the promise of a nice warm shower/bath is just too good to pass up, in the spring, just as everything is blossoming, one feels the desire to get cleansed of winter blues, summer is the time to enjoy the luxury of an invigorating bath, while in the autumn, one tends to be more reflective as mother nature is winding down to prepare for the winter. In any season, one can enjoy a bath that gives one a sense of relaxation in a historical place of beauty and art to ponder about life, or just let the cares the world soak away. Then we are leading for manicure, pedicure and hair dressing to be ready for a Turkish night entertainment including belly dancing, folcklore shows and dinner.. Late afternoon free for shopping. 1001 nights with belly dancing show.. Overnight at hotel.. Day 4: ISTANBUL – HOME Buffet breakfast at your hotel.. Transfer to airport and time to say bye bye...Thank you for visiting US !