“ONE WEEK
WINTER HOLIDAY”
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
The tour group meets in the hotel for an introduction evening and welcome
cocktail depending on arrival times. (Dinner)
DAY 2
KAYAKÖY / ST NICHOLAS ISLAND
Today we
explore Kayaköy, the abandoned Greek settlement founded in the 14th
Century. Originally the Lycian city of Karmylassos, the village was
re-established by Greek settlers as Levissi in the 14th century. The 3,500
abandoned houses blanketing the slopes date to the 19th century and are an awe
inspiring sight. After lunch, a forest drive takes us to the beautiful
Gemiler beach, surrounded by pine and olive trees. From here we go to
St Nicholas
Island with its ruins of a Byzantine monastery - St Nicholas was once
resident. A swimming opportunity among the submerged ruins before returning to
the hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
3
LYCIAN WAY
This morning
we drive to the village of Kozağaç at the base of Baba Dağ Mountain where
we commence our trek via shepherd tracks. We follow the ancient Lycian Way
with the blue Mediterranean on one side and magnificent Taurus Mountains on the
other. A picnic lunch enroute ensures a relaxed return to the hotel on foot.
Time for a hot scrub & massage in the Turkish Bath or ‘Hamam’ (extra & optional)
– an authentic, not to be missed experience. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
DAY
4 EPHESUS
/ PAMUKKALE
An early start for the drive to Turkey’s most reknowned and best preserved
ancient cities,
Ephesus.
Here we walk along the marble streets as our guide points out the many treasures
– Celcus Library, Ampitheatre and Temple of Hadrian to name just a few. After
lunch we drive through some beautiful countryside to Pamukkale (cotton castle)
where we check-in to our thermal hotel with time to enjoy the hot pools. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
5
PAMUKKALE / FETHİYE
After breakfast, we stroll among Pamukkale’s amazing white terraces, formed by
the constant flow of the mineral rich, thermal waters. We also explore the ruins
of the ancient Roman spa resort of
Hierapolis
before lunch and our return journey down off the plateau to Fethiye. En route we
visit a carpet weaving centre to learn about Turkey’s most treasured craft. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
6
EASY DAY
Free morning to recover from overnight trip. Step into Louis de Berniere’s
‘Birds Without Wings’ country on a late afternoon walk from
Kayaköy
to
Ölüdeniz.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
7
ÜZÜMLÜ & FETHİYE OLD TOWN
Today we visit the quaint villages of
İncirköy
and
Üzümlü
to see some traditional wooden housing. Most homes have a loom where the
region’s distinctive cloth is woven. Return to Fethiye where we visit the old
city (Paspatur)
for some shopping and see the
Amyntas
Lycian rock tombs overlooking the city. This evening we have our farewell dinner
at our hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY
8
RETURN FLIGHTS
Transfer to Dalaman airport or stay on for optional 2nd week. (Breakfast)
OPTIONAL 2ND WEEK : (B&B BASIS)
Enjoy a second week in the Fethiye area with many excursions and activities on
offer including
Dalyan tour,
Saklıkent / Xanthos / Patara tour, horse riding, quad biking, day walks.
Tour
Notes:
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All drinks are extra.
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All hotel facilities are free
except
Turkish Bath & massage.
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Board status as per itinerary.
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Please bring : raincoat, sturdy walking shoes, small day pack, warm clothes,
swimming gear incl. beach towel.
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Accommodation at Sea Breeze Apart Hotel see
www.seabreezeapart.com except at Pamukkale – 4 star, thermal hotel.
