TURKEY TOURS #8F
Tour #8F - Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye by Flight from Istanbul
Gay Friendly Tours in Turkey. Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Dalyan, Caunos
5 Days & 4 Nights Tour by Plane - Everyday Departure in Summer !
Day 1 - Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary (L)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and
transferred to Ataturk Airport to attend early morning
flight from Istanbul to Izmir Airport (approximately 1
hour flight). Upon arrival you will be transferred to
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary tour. 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 Open Museum. 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 Odeum, the Celsus Library,
the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the
Great Theater. Then drive up to the House of Virgin Mary
located in Bulbul Mountain and return to your hotels
early in the evening. Accommodation in Kusadasi.
Day 2 - Pamukkale Hierapolis (B / L)
After breakfast in your hotel you will be picked up from
your hotel in Kusadasi and head off towards
Pamukkale that
will take a little over 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will
learn the history of this fascinating ancient city,
which has long since become famous for its thermal hot
water springs and spas. You will visit the amazing white
colored travertines, hot spring pools and water terraces
have been created by nature in millions of years on the
mountain slopes of
Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest ancient Necropolis of
Turkey with 1200 gravestones.
At the end of
Pamukkale tour you will be transferred
to
Fethiye bus which will be arriving around
midnight. You will be transferred to your hotel in
Fethiye for overnight stay
Day 3 - Butterfly Valley Boat Trip (B / L)
After breakfast,
you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to
the boat departing at around 10:00 am. in the morning
for the magnificent
Butterfly Valley
boat trip taking off from Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon). The boat will first
stop at the beautiful Blue Cave for a swimming break.
The next stop will be the wonderful Butterfly Valley. If
you are lucky, you may see the hundreds of different
types of butterflies in this amazing valley. After lunch
in the boat we will cruise to Saint Nicholas Island (Gemiler
adasi) to see the ruins and church. A perfect water will
invite us for snorkeling and it will be a day you will
always remember. You will be transferred to your hotels
at the end of the tour. Overnight in
Fethiye. .
Day 4 - Saklikent & Tlos Tour.(B / L)
You will be picked
up from your hotel and drive to
Tlos to see the Lycian,
Byzantine and Ottoman ruins; which was also the
home of the Pegasus. Rock tombs, a theatre and the
hilltop castle; which has amazing panoramic views are
the highlights. From
here we will head to the beautiful trout farm of Yakapark. The soothing sound of
ever flowing ice-cold
waters gushing out of every rock bottom and tree root,
and the cool atmosphere will make you forget routine
worried of the modern life for a minute . After lunch we will
proceed to Saklikent. Situated near Tauros mountains,
between
Fethiye and Kas town Saklikent, ("Hidden
Valley") is the longest and deepest gorge in
Turkey. We will walk about
one kilometer through water until we reach the. Gorge.
PS: Remember to dress appropriately - you will get wet,
and avoid taking big expensive un-waterproof cameras!
Day 5 : Dalyan & Caunos & Turtle Beach Tour (B / L)
This area is national 'treasure' of the country with its
unique wildlife and nature. Tour bus will take you first
to Dalyan (Caunos), and there you will board on to a
boat going up the river which will take you first to the
mud baths and then to a restaurant for lunch and finally
to the lovely beach for a long and joyful swim break;
where the endemic Caretta Caretta turtles lay their
eggs. These turtles can live up to 120 years, and they
are in danger of being extinct. High on the cliffs above
the Dalyan river you can see magnificently carved Lycian
royal rock tombs. In addition to the turtles, the Dalyan
delta is also home to many sea creatures like crabs,
which can be ordered as a delicious sea food at a little
cost. The area between the reeds is a maze of waterways.
Enjoy a day of peaceful nature. You will be transferred
to Dalaman Airport at the end of the tour
Dalaman > Istanbul evening flight.
Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul is also included.
PS: The order of some tours can be interchanged in this
tour package.
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Atention:
The tour packages we offer are not exclusively gay
tours. We organize these tours in cooperation with
other non-gay local tour operators. For more information
about our Turkey tours
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Attention: The price of this tour package changes,
mainly depending on departure date, time of booking and flight
costs. Higher prices may apply based on flight costs on
different dates / seasons. Early reservation is highly
recommended to secure better prices. Tour itinerary can also be
changed because of discordant flight schedules on the requested
dates. We will do our best to offer best possible prices.
May & June
995 Euro per person in single rooms.
790 Euro per person in double rooms
745 Euro per person in triple rooms
July & August & September
1085 Euro per person in single rooms.
865 Euro per person in double rooms
795 Euro per person in triple rooms
This tour package is not operated in winter season.
Tour prices will include:
VAT and other taxes.
Accommodation in standard category hotels
Breakfast at hotels.(B&B)
Mentioned guided day tours with lunch.
Entrance fees for museums during the tours.
All connecting transfers in between the tour period as
mentioned.
Tour prices do not include:
Personal expenses.
Anything not mention in this itinerary.
Drinks during any meals.
Tours and accommodation in Istanbul..
Your international flights.
Reservation Procedure:
We will request some 30% of the total service cost in
advance to finalize reservation procedures. We will send
you a very detailed information with payment options when we
receive your request.
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What is a package tour ?
A package tour is a combination of various daily tours and mini
tour packages operated in different cities.These tour packages
we offer are designed so as to visit the places they include in
the shortest time and the most economical way. Unlike standard
group tours you will be independent from other people in
hotels and during the transportation. You will join other
people only during the guided tours and excursions in day time,
but there will not be any guides accompanying you during
flights, intercity bus rides and transfers. Everything related
to the tour program will be organized by us; such as bus and
plane tickets, hotel reservations, guided tours, all connecting
transfers and you will be under our protection along the way if
ever something goes wrong.
Important Notice
Istanbul is not included in any of the Turkey package tours we
offer. To be able to join them comfortably, you need to stay in
Istanbul at least for 1 night before and after the tour period.
We’d recommend you not to book your international flights or
bus tickets right before or after this tour package,
considering unexpected delays. To be able to benefit from our
airport transfer services in Istanbul, the hotel you stay in
should be centrally located on the European side, roughly
within 2-3 km distance with respect to the downtown
Sultanahmet district,
aka old city. Let us know in advance if you intend to stay at
airport hotels or at hotels out of the city center, especially
if it will be on the Asian side; before and after this tour.
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