Turkey Family Adventure

Arrive Dalyan and check-in to hotel. Once a small fishing village on the edge of the Dalyan River, Dalyan has grown into a small town. It is famous for its meandering reedbed waterways that lead to the beautiful golden sand Iztuzu Beach, and for Lycian rock tombs that can be viewed in the cliffs above the town. The ancient city of Caunus is also a short walk away.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Dinner Swimming available

Our first morning sees us taking a riverboat journey through the reed beds to the ruined Carian city of Caunos, a once important trading port that bordered the ancient kingdom of Lycia. The famous rock tombs that line the cliff faces are typically Lycian in design and a wander up to the higher points of the city’s ruined citadel presents us with some spectacular views across the reeds to the distant waters of the Aegean beyond. After our visit we continue by boat to the golden sands of Iztuzu Beach, regarded by many as the best in Turkey. Still relatively unspoilt this beautiful stretch of sand (some 5km in length) is an important nesting site for endangered loggerhead turtles, which come to these shores between May and October to lay their eggs in the soft sand. Laying up to 120 eggs at a time, the females then turn back to the sea, leaving the eggs and their hatchlings to fend for themselves amongst the sun warmed sands. There should be plenty of time to relax and swim, before our boat returns us to Dalyan later this morning. The afternoon has then been left free to enjoy as you wish, relaxing at the hotel, or enjoying something of Dalyan. Those that might like to spend longer at the beach may do so, returning to Dalyan later on one of the many dolmus boats that regularly pass the beach (the cost of the journey is around 5TL per person). We will also provide a shuttle from the hotel in the evening should you wish to have dinner or spend time in Dalyan centre.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Today we take a boat trip to Lake Koycegiz situated in between Fethiye and Marmaris.  The lake is connected to the sea by a natural channel and is very atypical of the traditional Turkish landscape. The surrounding reed beds might make you feel more like you're situated somewhere in the Dutch polders if it weren't for the imposing mountains in the back ground and the close by Lycian ruins.  We will later have the opportunity to visit the hot springs at Sultaniye and perhaps visit the local mud baths for a slightly messier time.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Today we leave Dalyan and head towards the pretty harbour town of Kas.  On route we will stop for a local village lunch at Minare; an opportunity for you to spend time with the local people and really see how Turkish life works.  We will also visit the extensive ruins at Patara as well as the 18km golden sanded beach. Patara is home to the temple of Apollo, the birthplace of St Nicholas (aka Father Christmas) and an ancient Roman stronghold - a great place to Explore.  We will have time after our visit to swim and enjoy the beuatiful beach at Patara before heading to our hotel in Kas.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch Swimming available

This morning we will head down into the centre of Kas one of the most beautiful ports on the Turkish riviera, with a dramatic backdrop of lime stone cliffs. Kas is a great place to relax with some great cafes and restuarants and winding cobbled streets and alleys to exlpore at your leisure.  We take a tour of the town this morning where we will see where the local beaches are and visit the Lycian tombs and theatre before arriving at the local Friday market.

The afternoon is left free for your further exploration or a chance to relax by the water.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

Kekova is one of the most scenic areas in Lycia, an idyllic series of picturesque islands, bays and ancient cities that are home to the remarkable ‘Sunken City’ of Kekova. The results of various earthquakes, the partly submerged streets and buildings of what was once a part of the 2nd century city of Simena are clearly visible in the crystal clear waters, with mosaic pavements, terracotta amphorae, walls and staircases that once formed a significant part of this remote island community. We will take a short drive out to this fascinating site, boarding a boat for a two hour exploration of the area, a trip that will also include a delicious lunch before we return back to Kas for a free afternoon.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch Swimming available

Walking down to the harbour this morning we board a boat across to the other side of the bay, to the sheltered waters and sandy shores of Limanagazi Beach. Offering easy access to the sea and the advantage of no cars, the beach is an ideal spot for families to relax and enjoy the warm waters of Turkey’s turquoise coast. There is a choice of options for returning back to Kas later, either making use of the return water taxi, or else taking an easy walk around the bay, trailing through a landscape of olive groves back to the hotel (walking time approx 1.30hrs).

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast Swimming available

This morning we transfer back to Dalaman Airport where the tour ends.

Included meals: Breakfast