POPULAR EXCURSIONS, PAGE 1


EPHESUS

Experience ancient Ephesus, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
On this amazing excursion you will:
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered. What you see along the way: From Kusadasi, you travel north to St. John's Basilica, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Continue to Ephesus Museum then up to the House of Virgin Mary located in Bulbul Mountain. After the visit head for the upper gate of Ephesus. By the end of touring Ephesus, return to your resort.

Once every Fridays    dep. 07:00 – ret. 19:00 
including transport, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and guiding

 

PAMUKKLE 

Pamukkle is one sight that should not be missed by anyone visiting Turkey.This natural wonder has been formed by limestone and calcium rich mineral water from underground thermal springs.The hot spring have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers for stiff joint & skin problems and it will make you look at least ten years younger.On arrival we will have lunch wich is an open buffet with large selection of starters, and a selection of main course.After lunch your need and let you discover this wonderland.included are the sight of hierapolis Roman theatre,temple of Apollo,and the necropolis, Cleopatras pool optinal. Bring your swimming costumes and cameras.

Once every Wednesday   dep. 07:00 – ret. 19:00 
including transport, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and guiding 

 

                                                                                                                                                                              
SAKLIKENT GORGE - FETHIYE

Saklikent Canyon is an matchless natural wonder, 50 km. far from Fethiye. 300 meters deep and 18 km. long, Saklikent Canyon acquired the present-day appearance as a result of erosion of rocks by rivers flowing down from mountains for thousands of years. Because the level of water goes up during winter months, visitors can enter the canyon only in the summer months. Trout fish and Traditional Turkish Pancake offered to tourists on the wooden resting places erected above the water rapidly flowing inside and outside the canyon enrich the holiday memories and improve the enjoyment.

 

Once every Thursday      dep. 08:00 – ret. 19:00 
includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, and guiding

  

            

MILAS/BAFALAKE

Milas is a geographical area in the province of Mugla with great natural beauty and boast 30 ancient cities and settlements throughout the county. The town spreads out over the slopes of mount Sodra and the plain that bears its name, has been inhabited since 1000 B.C.  Milas takes its name from Mylasos, a descendent of the wind God, Aeolis. lt was the capital city of Caria and a place of pilgrimage during Carian times as it was the site of the famous temple of 'Zeus of the Doubleaxe' in antiquity. In ancient times Milas was called the city of temples because of the extensive use of marble in its buildings. Milas's 3000 years of continuous culture and history is visible at every corner.
Nowadays Milas also plays an important part in yacht tourism with its two gulfs of Mandalya and Gökova. After Captain
Cousteau visited these bays he said "Whoever wants to see paradise should visit the Gökova gulf."
 
The magnificent Bafa Lake is situated in the southwest region of Turkey. It is a long-drawn lake, approx.150 km south of Izmir and 90 km north of Bodrum. More than 255 different bird species are native to the Bafa Lake and the nearby Great Menderes Delta - observed by ornithologists from all over the world coming every year to this birds’ paradise! This area forms one of Europe´s biggest bird refuges and is part of the nature park "Aydin".