Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way

Name: Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way
Brand: G Adventures
SKU: BM-45442
Price: 2799 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (516 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-45442
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Operated in English

Starts Izmir, Turkey
Ends Fethiye, Turkey

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Go back in time with visits to ancient Greek and Roman archeological sites.
Soak in mud baths and see the cliffside rock tombs from a boat on the Dalyan River.
Hike or kayak along the Turquoise Coast of the Lycian Way.
Take a boat trip in the bay of Gocek and swim at Cleopatra's Beach before a bbq lunch.

Start in Izmir and end in Fethiye, the tour "Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along The Lycian Way" is a guided explorer trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Bodrum, Gocek, Dalyan and 3 other destinations in Turkey. "Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along The Lycian Way" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Turkey's Mediterranean coastline offers seemingly endless stretches of rocky outcroppings, quaint towns nestled in hidden coves and dramatically coloured water. On this seven-day adventure, you'll dive deep into the region's history with visits to ancient Greek and Roman sites and sample delicious local delicacies along the way. Explore Bodrum castle and soak in mud baths before witnessing the cliff-side rock tombs along the Dalyan River. Trek through small villages and along the historic Lycian Way, then experience the Turquoise Coast in all of its glory from a sea kayak or following coastal hiking trails. Sprinkled with local charm and incredible food throughout, this is Turkey beyond your wildest dreams.

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Day 1: Şirince: Gateway to Ephesus
Day 2: Bodrum: Ancient Sites and Turkish Countryside
Day 3: Bodrum: Castle and Coastline
Day 4: Dalyan: Along the Dalyan River
Day 5: Göcek: Hike to Rock Tombs
Day 6: Göcek: Your OMG Day
Day 7: Göcek: The Turquoise Coast
Day 8: Göcek

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD110-145 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, boat.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Turkish Bagels Lunch, Akköy
Your Wellness Moment: Mud Baths, Dalyan
Your Local Living Moment: Minare Village Day Tour, Minare
Your OMG Day: Kayak or Hike Along the Lycian Way, Fethiye
Complimentary arrival transfer
Welcome dinner
Visit the ancient sites of Priene, Miletos and Didyma
Tour Bodrum Castle and the ancient city of Halikarnasos
Walk around the Bodrum windmills
Boat trip on the Dalyan River
Explore Kauros historical site
Hike from Minare Village to the Pinara historical site
Full-day boat trip from Göcek with swimming, snorkelling and a barbecue lunch onboard
Hike to Cleopatra's Bath for a swim
Farewell Dinner
All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Izmir and from Fethiye are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 August 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

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1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

2. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

4. Travel Style : The Geluxe Collection With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

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