LEGENDS OF LYCIA 8 DAYS – ACTIVE ADVENTURE ON THE LYCIAN COAST
On this active family holiday to Turkey we uncover the rich history and beautiful landscape of ancient Lycia. We canoe from the ancient city of Xanthos to the beach at Patara, kayak over the sunken ruins of Kekova and explore the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. Based in the beautiful harbour town of Kas, we spend our evenings exploring the cobbled streets and enjoying local Turkish cuisine.
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Day 1 Fly to Dalaman and transfer to Kas. Day 2 Boat trip Take a gulet cruise across the clear blue waters of the bay. Swim and snorkel in the sea and enjoy a barbecue lunch. Day 3 Local villages Drive to the Taurus Mountain foothills. Explore the pine forests and rushing streams. Experience a typical Turkish lunch in a local village house. Visit beautiful Kapatas beach. Day 4 Greek Island Enjoy a free day with the option to visit the Greek island of Meis. Day 5 Canoe to Patara Beach Drive to
From/To Dalaman Airport
Xanthos to Patara beach
Patara beach
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Xanthos. Canoe to Patara Beach the nesting site for the giant loggerhead turtle. Enjoy a swim in the warm sea. Day 6 Myra Optional visit to the ancient city of Myra (where the legend of Santa Claus began) and the Church of St Nicholas in Demre. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax in Kas with the option to scuba dive. Day 7 Sea kayak Discover the sunken city of Kekova and visit Simena castle by kayak. Day 8 Transfer to Dalaman and fly to the UK.
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Xanthos Capital of ancient Lycia
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Kapatas beach & gorge
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Ruins of Antiphellus
Meis Island Optional visit
Boat trip snorkelling
KAS kayaking Sea Simena Kekova Island
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Taurus foothills walk & village lunch
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Snorkel in the clear turquoise water
Canoe down river to the beach
Discover where Father Christmas was born
Sea kayak to an ancient castle and over submerged city ruins
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Tour type Multi-active Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 8 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches are included.
Swimming: Enjoy the hotel swimming pool and take dips in the sea.
Transport: Bus, boat, canoe and sea- kayak.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, local guides, boatmen, qualified canoe and kayak instructors and drivers.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
Sat 02 Jun - Sat 09 Jun Mon 16 Jul - Mon 23 Jul Mon 23 Jul - Mon 30 Jul Mon 30 Jul - Mon 06 Aug
TOUR DATES
Sat 25 May - Sat 01 Jun Mon 15 Jul - Mon 22 Jul Mon 22 Jul - Mon 29 Jul Mon 29 Jul - Mon 05 Aug
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Mon 06 Aug - Mon 13 Aug Mon 13 Aug - Mon 20 Aug Mon 20 Aug - Mon 27 Aug
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Mon 05 Aug - Mon 12 Aug Mon 12 Aug - Mon 19 Aug Mon 19 Aug - Mon 26 Aug
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £365
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 8-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
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