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10 Day • trip code: ETMS • trip style: Active
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Turkey’s rocky, mountainous coastline was tailor-made for
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ITINERARY ETMS - Day 1 Arriva Istanbul - Arrive in
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Istanbul at any time. Day 2 Fethiye (B,D) - Explore Istanbul,
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as we visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Haghia Sophia.
Cadyanda
Dalyan
In the afternoon fly to Dalaman for a relaxing evening in
Dalaman
Pinara
Fethiye
Fethiye. Day 3 Fethiye (Lycian Way) (B,D) - Start the day
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Lycian
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off with a trek up to Kayakoy. Originally named “Karmilassos,”
this is an old Greek village given up at the beginning of the 20th century.
Trek through a forest path with
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splendid panoramas, finishing with a walk down to the turquoise Oludeniz lagoon. Day 4 Dalyan (B,D)
- Morning drive to the small harbour ofB aEkincik,
from where we start our 3-hour hike toSWITZERLAND
Kaunos, through
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pine forest and amazing sea views. Explore
Kaunos Ruins before boarding the boat to Iztuzu beach on
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the Dalyan Delta, past rock faces peppered with tombs. Watch for Loggerhead turtles, who lay eggs here
in May and June. Day 5 Pinara/Saklikent Canyon (B,D) - Travel to ancient Pinara, at the foot of
Mount Cragus, and enjoy an afternoon hike through the Saklikent canyon. Overnight in Fethiye. Day 6
Cadyanda (B,D) - Morning journey to Uzumlu Village, and a long, steep climb to the ancient city of
Cadyanda. Enjoy breathtaking views of Fethiye and a well deserved rest. Return to Fethiye for the night.
Day 7 Village Hike/Kabak (B,D) - Today we embark on a full day of hiking through typical old Turkish
villages. Travel to Ovacik, follow a panoramic view of Ölüdeniz lagoon until Kirme, where we rest with tea at
a local tea house. Hike to the village of Faralya, where our vehicle takes us to the village of Kabak, to
experience village life. Day 8 Dalaman (B,D) - Trade hiking boots for wheels, as we travel to Dalaman for
a day of cycling. Our route flanked by mountains, hugs the shore of Lake Kocagöl. Cycle through olive
groves and shepherds, and end the day with a swimMat Sarsila
Bay. DIay 9 Sea Kayaking Golf of Fethiye
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(B,D) - Drop the wheels and grab a paddle as we jump into a kayak for a full day
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Gulf of Fethiye. Day 10 Depart Fethiye (B) A
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Turkey Explorer
15 Day • trip code: ETTE • trip style: Classic
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Service Level comfort Physical Demand 2
Included Highlights: Tour to the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Haghia Sophia, Museum of
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Anatolian Civilizations and Ataturk Memoria, Cappadocia wine tour, underground city
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Dervish Museum, Greco-Roman sites of Aspendos and Perge, Chimaera eternal flame, Boat trip
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of Seimena,
walk through Saklikent Canyon, Boat excursion on the Dalyan delta, visit to Caunos ruins,
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Pamukkale,
Eierapolis & Ephesus, Arrival transfer and daily brakfast.
10 Days Istanbul to Fethiye • Departs Fridays monthly, Fri-Sun
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Saklikent canyon, Turkey
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LOCAL PAYMENT: 300 EUR
OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM PRICE*: 59 EUR
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Guaranteed Departures available.
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PRICE: 579 EUR
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Spend 15 glorious days discovering the treasures,
ruins and beaches of Turkey—in style! See surreal
landscapes inGCappadocia
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Haghia Sophia, and explore the incredible ruins in
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Ephesus.
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Accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), base resort (7 nts), guest house (1 nt). Transport: Private bus, flight, boat,
kayak, bike, walking. Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10 Group Leader: Tour leader throughout, local guides
Meals Included: 9 Breakfast, 8 Dinners. Budget: Allow EUR150 for meals not included. For additional
expenses, see trip details. Recommendation: A little too active for you? Try the Absolute Turkey, ETAT, p. 42. SE A OF
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Antalya
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ITINERARY ETTE - Day 1 Arrive Istanbul - Arrive in
Fethiye
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Istanbul at any time. Day 2 Cappadocia (B) - Today
explore Istanbul with a tour to the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, and finally the Haghia Sophia before
our evening flight to Cappadocia. Day 3-4 Cappadocia (2B) - For the next two days explore Cappadocia
with a visit to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ataturk Memorial. Experience an authentic Turkish
dinner in a local village, and of course, a wine tour Day 5 Konya (B) - Journey to Konya, former capital of
the Seljuk Turks, stopping first at the underground city of Derinkuyu. Settle into Konya and explore this
fascinating city on your own. Day 6 Konya-Antalya (B) - Visit the holy site where leaders of the Mevlevi
“Whirling Dervish” order are entombed, including the famous poet Rumi. In the museum dedicated to
Mevlana, founder of the order, Islamic holy music is played, accompanied by the mystical, spinning dance
of prayer. Day 7-8 Kas (2B)- Visit Phaselis, an ancient Lycian city, with a short trip to Chimaera to see the
eternal flame, before continuing to the beautiful coastal town of Kas. Day 9-10 Fethiye (2B,2D) - Travel to
Aegean coast, and the city of Fethiye. Visit the ancient city of Pinara at the foot of Mount Cragus, take a walk
through the Saklikent Canyon, and embark on a boat excursion on the Dalyan delta before ending with the
ruins of Caunos. Day 11 Pamukkale (B,D) - Journey to Pamukkale via Kayakoy, an old Greek village
given up at the beginning of the 20th century. The night is free to explore Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle of
Turkey,” famous for its otherworldly limestone formations. Day 12-13 Selcuk (2B,2D) - Free morning,
journey to Selcuk in the evening. The next day visit incredible Ephesus, one of the foremost cities of the
world in its time, with a strategic location on the Anatolian trade route. Day 14 Istanbul (B) - Short flight
to Istanbul, with time for last minute shopping before one last night with the group. Day 15 Depart
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Accommodation: Comfort hotels (14 nts). Transport: Private bus, flights. Group Size: Max
15, Avg 10 Group Leader: Tour leader throughout, local guides Meals Included: 14 Breakfasts,
5 Dinners. Budget: Allow EUR200 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.
Recommendation: Need a shorter trip? Check out The Best of Turkey, ETBT, p. 42. PRICE: 709 EUR
Guaranteed Departures available.
Please see website for dates
and details.
LOCAL PAYMENT: 300 EUR
OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM PRICE*: 129 EUR
*exclusions apply. please see website for details.
15 Days ex Istanbul • Departs Saturdays monthly, Sat-Sat
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