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The Turquoise Coast |
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A Group tour: beaches, ruined cities and adventure in Lycia |
Ref: TK03
8 days
from £485 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Turkey
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The south-western coast of Turkey is often reckoned to be the finest of all the Mediterranean coastlines. Here, the mountains of
the hinterland come right down to the sea forming a profusion of bays, inlets and islands of extraordinary natural beauty. Trapped in between are areas of fertile plain that support a rich agriculture, aided by the excellent climate. The waters here are clear and deeply coloured, giving rise to the name ‘The Turquoise Coast'. On the flanks of the mountains are beautiful areas of cedar and
Mediterranean oak forest, and, further inland, sparkling freshwater lakes.
However, it is not just the natural beauty that attracts us here; historically this area has always been important through its proximity to the centres of classical civilisation. Small independent civilisations flourished here as far back as the second millennium BC, and all the main empires of history came, conquered, declined, and left their inevitable mark on the landscape. In consequence, in this relatively small area, we can see many romantic and evocative remains of Man's earlier times - some well-restored and much-visited, others overgrown and almost forgotten.
The trip spends the week in Kas (pronounced cash), a small and charming town set in a deep bay and against a steep hillside. There are plenty of summer visitors, but Kas is generally not frequented by mass tourism, as the town has no beach. It is however an excellent base for walks, visits and water-based activities, and has a very relaxed atmosphere, with waterside restaurants and some pretty back streets to explore.
A relaxing but active break on the southern coast of Turkey. There is something to suit all tastes here: stunning walks; impressive historical sites; excellent food; long, sandy beaches and the option of a boat-trip, sea-kayaking or even scuba diving. The walking is gentle although some of the paths are a little rocky. All the activities are optional so you can spend the day wandering round the town if you’d rather. Most days involve some driving as well as some walking, but no transfer is over one and a half hours.
The real beauty of the Turquoise Coast is that the weather is good all year round, each season offering something different for the visitor, and the itinerary remains flexible to make the most of the different seasons. For example, in the heat of the summer we can gain altitude, by heading further inland, and avoid the heat. In the spring and autumn, more of the walks will be coastal. |
Day 1 | Fly to Kas. | Day 2 | Daywalk. | Day 3 | Daywalk along the coast or optional full day sea-kayaking exploring the sunken city of Kekova (in the winter we will travel by boat). | Day 4 | Daywalk. | Day 5 | Cultural excursion to Arycanda; afternoon walk down to mountain village of Yazir. | Day 6 | Daywalk. | Day 7 | Free day to relax, go diving or explore the surrounding area either on foot or by gulet (all optional). | Day 8 | Fly to London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 14 Nov 04** | *£485 | 19 Dec 04**
26 Dec 04** | *£525 | 13 Feb 05**
20 Mar 05** | *£465 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single supplement
Insurance £25
**Sun to Sun
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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The Turquoise Coast
A Group tour: beaches, ruined cities and adventure in Lycia
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