Excursions
from Marmaris
One of the advantages of choosing Marmaris as
your holiday destination is the number of activities available when sitting
around a pool or lazing at the beach side begins to pale. There are activities ranging from a few hours to a full day and tours involving
a day to several days.
Below are details of tours and excursions offered by a local company that we
feel confident in recommending.
Just contact us indicating your interests and we will put you in touch with them and we feel sure they can and will arrange everything to suit your requirements.
Because the
cost of tours and excursions depend so heavily
on the numbers involved and the time of the
season we have not attempted to quote price
however if you indicate the number of involved
and the approximate dates we are sure that the
prices will be competitive and surprisingly low.
Details soon
For a
unique vacation that will bring you
Trip 1 -
Bays and Islands Boat Trip
Departure: Everyday at l000 hours
-Return: 1730 hours.
Trip 2 - Dalyan-Caunos-Turtle Beach, Mud
Baths and
Departure
everyday with pick-up between 0845 and 0900
hours returning l900 hours.
Price:
Between 15 and 20 Euros depending on season.
Trip 3 - Cleopatra Island
Thinking about seeing both
Ephesus and Pamukkale but put off by the
thought of a long bus journey. A
combined two day trip enables you to have a
more time to visit the resorts with less
time on the coach. On the first day
you visit Ephesus, one of the best preserved
ancient sites in the world. There you
can visit the House of the Virgin Mary, see
one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world the temple of Artemis, and stroll in
the thousand year old amphitheatre which has
lately hosted stars like Tom Jones, Diana
Ross and Sting.
Departs
on Thursday and Sunday at 0700 hours
returning Friday and Monday at l900 hours.
Pick-up between 0630 hours and 0645 hours.
Day 2 -
breakfast at hotel, visit ruins of
Hierapolis, free time for terraces and bath,
lunch, depart at l400 hours for visit to
Carpet school with tea break enroute home.
Price -
Between 40 and 55 Euros depending on season.
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Trip
6 - Pamukkale
Departures - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
at 0700 hours returning at 2030 hours. Pick
up between 0630 and 0645 hours.
Price includes insurance, pick-up and return
to hotel, breakfast at Gokova, enroute tea
break, lunch, free time for the terraces,
visit to the ruins of Hierapolis and carpet
weaving centre, tea break at village, entry
fees and services of guide.
Price -
Between 30 and 40 Euros depending on season.
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Trip 7 - Ephesus
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Trip 8 - Rhodes by Hydrofoil
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Yerkupe, Mentese, Kavaklidere/
Kayaköy Day Trip/A
These village are
situated at a high elevation that makes
visiting
them a refreshing escape from valley
summer heat.
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Kayaköy became a
ghost town in 1922. It huddles
against the slopes of a forested
mountainside.
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Saklikent
and Tlos
A Day Trip to Ancient Knidos
Saklikent is a breathtaking natural wonder
and Tlos is one of the six main cities of
Lycia in the Xanthos valley.
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A six days trip to Cappadocia
An overnight trip to Nysa-Sirince/
Cappadocia is a fairy tale found only in
dreams. Capadoccia is unique to any
other sight found in the rest of our
world.
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Sirence was first settled by Christians
from nearby Ephesus. Legend relates
that the Virgin Mary was buried here.
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Customize your excursion
Special Interest Tours
prized memories long after your holiday is
finished, try sightseeing with a
difference.
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Turkey is the heaven-sent answer to anyone
who is even the slightest bit curious
about the myriad ancient civilizations
that make up the Turkey of today. If you
have any special interests, contact us
and we are sure we can arrange a tour to
suit your interests.
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Nothing will spoil this trip - except maybe
snow. It's a day for everyone.
Sunbathing on secluded beaches, swimming off
the boat in turquoise waters and from small
isles untouched by tourism yet, A short and relaxing boat
trip with stop-overs at: Paradise Island,
Aquarium Bay, Phosphorus Caves, Kuml�buk and
Turunï¿ beaches. Sun
beds, masks/flippers, WC and bar will be
available on the double decked boats.
Price
includes: Insurance and pick-up and return
to your hotel and lunch.
Price:
Between 10 and 15 Euros depending on season
Tomb
of the Kings.
Turtle Beach is one of the well known
breeding grounds of the loggerhead turtles
and it is surrounded by fresh water on one
side and salt water on the other.
Sailing on the river boats through the
maze-like of Dalyan Delta will surely remind
you of the African Queen. Stop over at
the magnificent Rock Tombs which are carved
high in the cliff gives you the chance to
get all the information about the resort.
And finally a stop at the fountain of youth;
Mud Baths. It is fun, it is
rejuvenating and it, surely, is a great chance for an
unusual photo.
Price
includes insurance, pick-up, a coastal
voyage to Dalyan, transfer to River boats to
follow the trail of the African Queen,
swimming break at Turtle Beach, stop-over at
the Tomb of the Kings and Mud Baths.
All entry fees, lunch and services of guide.
Cleopatra Island is a short drive from
Marmaris followed by a pleasant l5 minute
boat trip. Legend says that special
white sand was carried from Egypt to the
Island as a token of Antony's love for
Cleopatra. This is one of the rare
places in Turkey were one can find white
silky sand and crystal clear water and is
definitely worth a visit.
Departure
everyday at 0945 hours - return l830 hours.
Price
includes Pick-up and return to hotel, bus
and boat fares.
Price
between 20 and 30 euros depending on season.
Trip 4 - Gokova Gulf
Gokova
Bay is not to be missed, see the tranquil
fishing village framed in a drop of towering
pine trees. From here we will set off
and spend the day exploring the surrounding
bays, smell the fresh sea and swim in the
crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea.
Departure
l000 hours - returning at l830 hours.
Prices
include insurance, pick-up and return to
hotel, Bus and boat fare and lunch.
Price -
approximately 25 euros depending on season.
Trip 5 - Ephesus - Pamukkale - 2
day Excursion
The
evening of the first day will be welcomed by
a romantic sunset over the white terraces of
Pamukkale. The overnight stay at our
luxurious hotel will get you fit to enjoy a
full day in the fascinating travertines and
thermal springs on the second day. A
short stop at a carpet weaving institution
adds a cultural aspect to this
historical-natural expedition.
Program -
Day 1 - Pick-up at hotel, breakfast at
Cleopatra Bay, tea break enroute, visit the
House of Virgin
Mary, Oriental
dance party
after dinner,
Lunch in Seljuk, visit
Ephesus, depart for Pamukkale, dinner in
Pamukkale, stay overnight in hotel.
Prices
include Insurance, two breakfasts, two
lunches, dinner with belly dancers show,
three star hotel accommodation, entry fees,
tea breaks enroute and return to hotel plus
services of a guide..
The ever-flowing thermal springs with a high
content of calcium have built up over
thousands of years the white terraces of Pamukkale (the Cotton Castle). The
bizarre lime cascades, hot spring pools and
huge stalactites are impressive and equally
so are the relics of the ancient city of
Hierapolis. Pamukkale is a perfect
work of mother nature and unique in the
world.
The world famous city of antiquity
with its magnificent remains, for
example the Library of Celcius,
amphitheatre, the colonnaded Marble
Court and the Temple of Artemis
takes you on a time journey. Ephesus
played an important role in early
Christianity. St Paul lived there
for three years - see his "Letter to
the Ephesians". The mystical
sensation you will feel in the House
of the Virgin Mary - where she spent
her final years - might make you a
regular church goer.
Departures - Thursday and Sunday at
0700 hours and returns at 2000
hours. Pick up between 0630 and 0645
hours.
Price includes insurance,
pick-up from hotel and return,
breakfast at Gokova, visit the House
of the Virgin Mary, lunch in
Sel�uk town, visit the ancient
city of Ephesus, tea break on return
trip and all entry fees plus
services of guide.
Price - Between 40 and 45 Euros
depending on season.
Departures - Every day at 0900 hours
returning at l730 hours.
Price includes insurance, pick-up and return to hotel, all port taxes.
Price between 40 and 50 Euros depending on season.
Trip 9 - Village tour
The real Turkey is not as far away as one might think. A 20 mile drive can take you to small villages and the local people with genuine hospitality. This idyllic day starts with a break at the watermill in Bayir village also the waterfall is a refreshing challenge. A visit to the mosque in Turgut village may break down the barriers between the religions and inform you about the ritual customs. After having lunch in an authentic atmosphere, we will be hosted by a local family in their traditional house. The last stop at the tranquil bay at Orhaniye tops off the pastoral expedition.
Departures - Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at
0900 hours and returns at l730 hours.
Pick-up between 0900 and 0930 hours.
Price
includes insurance, pick-up and return to
hotel, lunch, tea breaks, visit to carpet
weaving school, entry fees plus services of
guide.
Price -
Between l0 and 20 Euros depending on season.
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Trip 10 - Fethiye (Blue Lagoon)
Ölüdeniz, the Dead Sea of Turkey is the cover picture on almost all the brochures about Turkey. With its long white strands of beach and turquoise waters, Ölüdeniz is a drop of paradise. Fethiye, a competitor to Marmaris in tourism offers sights like the Lycian Tombs, old house and Bazaar.
Departures - Tuesday and Saturday at 0830 hours and returns at 2000 hours. Pick-up between 0800 and 0830 hours.
Price includes insurance, pick-up and return to hotel, lunch, tea breaks and entry fees plus services of guide.
Price - Between 15 and 20 Euros depending on season.
Trip 11 - Rafting
An exciting activity for the more adventures or those with some white water experience. 4 to 8 person rafts, each under the control of an experienced river guide. Approximately 4 to 5 hours on the river, including breaks.
Departures - Every day at 0800 hours returning at l900 hours.
Price includes insurance pick-up and return to hotel, bus fare, lunch, all rafting equipment, guide.
Price between 50 and 60 euros
Trip 12 - Jeep Safari
How about a complete break from the hustle of the town for the tranquillity of the countryside. Don't miss the wonder of the untouched forests and bays. Frequent swimming breaks in the quiet bays and crystal clear waterfalls will help wash away the dust of the road. It is a nature expedition, not a rally. Average speed is 30 miles per hour. Unravel the mysteries of nature on an exceptional day.
Departures -
Every day at 0900 hours returning 1730 hours.
Pick-up between 0845 and 0900 hours.
Price
includes insurance, pick-up and return to hotel,
lunch, entry fees and services of guide.
Price -
between 20 and 30 Euros depending on season.
Trip 13 - Horse Safari
Enjoy the picturesque landscape on horse back on a pleasant summer day.
Departures - Every day.
Price includes insurance, pick-up and return to hotel, lunch.
Price between 40 and 50 euros
Trip 14 - Turkish Night
Departures - Every evening.
Price includes pick-up and return to hotel, set dinner with free local drinks.
Price between 25 and 30 euros depending on season.
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Trip 15 - Turkish Bath
Link for details of Turkish Bath (Hamam)
Departures - Every day.
Price includes pick-up and return to hotel, soap and towel, soap massage.
Price between 10 and 15 euros depending on season
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