12-Day Aegean and Mediterranean Tours
Bodrum,
Turkey
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Tour Itinerary12-Day Aegean and Mediterranean Dreaming Experience
Day 1 - Bodrum
You will be transferred from Bodrum Airport, or Bodrum bus station to Hotel Kalender. On arrival you will check into the hotel where your accommodation has been reserved for the night. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy, party and explore Bodrum.
Day 2 - Hamam - Turkish bath in Bodrum
Hamam, that's the word for the Turkish bath - surely an unforgettable part of your holiday and the massage is the best part. On the marble slab you will receive a pummelling from head to toe, let the expert scrub of all those dead cells, relax and then drift away while the masseur straightens out all those knots and tense bits. After that you can relax with a Gay (Turkish tea) and you feel reborn. All rest of the day free to enjoy, party and explore Bodrum.
Day - 3 DALYAN (CAUNOS) TOUR
Dalyan is a very popular small town not spoiled by buildings. A wonderful 7 kilometre sandy Iztuzu Beach (which is accessible by a 45 minutes boat trip) is one of the last nesting areas for the Caretta caretta and Sea Turtles. Between May and September, the female turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs, keep check on them from time to time and finally to take their babies to the sea.
Caunos, the ancient city near modern Dalyan, was founded around the 9th century BC. Once it was a Mediterranean city port, but over the centuries the silt from the Dalyan River choked the harbour and today the town lies several kilometers from the sea. Caunos is famous for its rock-cut tombs. These were graves for the kings and important people of the city. Since the Pagan people of the area believed in resurrection, they put lots of food, money, jewellery and other valuable items in holes at the entrance of the tombs, but because of grave robbers nothing is now left today.
Day 4 - Bodrum
The day is yours. You don't have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tour and many more.
Day 5 - VILLAGE TOUR
Bodrum is overflowing with boutiques, bars, cafes, and restaurants and is considered as a sophisticated resort. Some 20 minutes away a rare opportunity to visit an un-spoilt mountain village and experience rural Turkish life, almost unchanged for centuries. Meet the humblest peasant whose generosity and kindness never fails to surprise and shows a hospitality that is long forgotten. Visit the teahouse, the mosque and some local houses where you will experience delicious Turkish Cuisine and local spirits. In the end, you will see an impressive display of local handmade kilims and carpets made by village women.
Day 6 - Ephesus
After breakfast you will depart for our guided tour of Ephesus one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. These are only a few words that may describe Ephesus, however no one could adequately describe Ephesus with words; one has to see Ephesus to appreciate it. A visit to Ephesus, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities in the world, is a must for those who are interested in archaeology and culture. Ephesus is 185 kilometres away from Bodrum. A three-hour journey through the cotton fields will bring you to this unique ancient site. 07:00 Departure for Ephesus, 08:30 Stop for an open buffet breakfast with home made marmalades, eggs and cheese from the village and the view of beautiful Lake Bafa, 11:00 visit the house of Virgin Mary and the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, 14:00 Have a very tasty lunch at the best restaurant of the area, 16:00 Leave for Bodrum.
Day-7 Picnic Boat Trip
A day at sea with lunch served on board. We set out at approx. 11:00 to cruise the turquoise seas of the Bodrum coastline. We will visit several of the most beautiful bays where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water or simply relax in the mild breeze, enjoy the stunning views and perfect your suntan to the sound of the gently lapping waves. At the black island, half an hour from Bodrum, you can bath in the grotto where the warm mineral waters flowing out of the rocks are believed to beautify the complexion. We arrive back on land at approx. 17:00.
Day 08 -Bodrum
You don't have to wake up early, the day is yours to enjoy the sunshine and take in the views, natural magnificent beach, crystal clear sea, explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many optional day trips. These include Aqua Park, scuba diving, a fishing tour and many more.
Day 9- Pamukkale
After breakfast we depart for our guided tour of the breathtaking white calcium cliffs of Pamukkale. You can bathe in the heated waters and visit the ancient ruins also found here. Pamukkale is 285 kilometres away from Bodrum. An approx four and 1/2 journey through forests and country villages will take you to this beautiful place. 07:00 leave for Pamukkale, 09:00 stop for a traditional Turkish breakfast, 11:30 visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, walk on the snow, Ice, Mirage, Clouds, the beautiful cascades and swim in a spa. 14:00 try some delicious samples of the Turkish cuisine; 15:00 leave for Bodrum.
Day 10 TURKISH NIGHT BELLY DANCING SHOW
If this is your first time in Turkey and never been to a Turkish Night, we strongly recommend you go to one! Belly Dancers, Turkish folkdance, Turkish food and wine, a lot of laugh and audience participation. The program usually starts at 20:30 and goes on till midnight. Turks really know how to have fun all together.
Great Turkish style entertainment for everyone. Join us for an evening of eastern promise and sample the local cuisine, local meze and drinks. You will be amazed the folk dances from all over the country and be entranced by the belly dancers in addition traditional Turkish hospitality. For the people who have a taste of living, the importance of the atmosphere is great. There are some places that you love, you miss and you want to share with friends, join us for a Traditional Turkish Night.
Day 11- JEEP SAFARI TOUR.
Driving in Suzuki Jeeps, our 130 km route is mostly OFF-ROAD and includes the most spectacular views and countryside of the entire region. Leaving Bodrum at approx. 10:00, we head east of the Bodrum Peninsula. After a coffee break at Çiftlikköy, we reach the highest peak of the Peninsula affording a magnificent panorama. Continuing through Etrim and Mumcular villages we arrive at the sleepy hamlet of Mazı for lunch and a swim in the gorgeous bay. We drive through the pine forests and mountain scenery on our return journey to Bodrum for approx. 17:00
Day 12 - Bodrum.
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Kalender Tour. We provide your return airport transfer services. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Kalender Tours.
TOUR INCLUDES:
11 nights accommodation at Hotel Kalender in Bodrum (with Breakfast and Dinner)
Return Airport transfer from Bodrum Airport or Bodrum bus station.
Fully guided Ephesus tour, Pamukkale tour, Dalyan (Caunos) Tour, Turkish Village Life Tour,
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Turkish night,
Turkish bath,
Jeep Safari
Boat Trip
Picnic Boat Trip
PRICES ARE: Euro: 389 Per Person
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