DURATION Tour code: TRK Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 8
Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Easy
Walking the Turquoise Coast
£399 £698
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
Tour Highlights
✓ Kas - A seven night stay in one of the most picturesque towns on the Turquoise Coast
✓ Day hikes - Explore the forests, mountains and coastline of the local area.
✓ Local ancient sites - Discover the history of the region through archaeological sites, including Xanthos a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Patara birthplace of Saint Nicholas
✓ Kekova - Walk to the village of Simena, overlooking the beautiful Kekova Bay
Walks with panoramic coastal views
Based in the beautiful harbour town of Kas we enjoy gentle walks along the Turquoise Coast. We discover ruins of the original settlement of Antiphellos and hike to ancient Phellos. We explore the relics of Patara and look for signs of loggerhead turtles nesting on the golden sandy beach. We also visit the ancient city of Xanthos, trek through the foothills of the Taurus Mountains and climb to the necropolis of Simena for views over Kekova Bay.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Dalaman airport and drive to Kas. Day 2 Kas Walking tour of the town including the Hellenistic theatre. Walk to Limanagzi Beach and take a dip in the sea. Day 3 Patara and Xanthos Walk from the Roman aqueduct to Patara: explore the ruins and relax on the golden sands of Patara Beach. Drive to Xanthos to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 4 Free day Optional trip to the Greek island of Castellorizzo. Alternatively explore Kas, or relax by the pool. Day 5 Phellos Visit Kas market before driving to Pinarbasi. Hike
1500m 1250m 1000m 750m 500m 250m 0m
Day 2: 3hrs Day 3: 3.5-4hrs
along forest trails to the site of ancient Phellos. Day 6 Foothills of the Taurus Mountains Drive inland near to the mountain village of Sutlegen. Walk in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains through cedar, juniper and pine forests. Day 7 Kekova Drive to Ucagiz. Hike to the village of Simena and explore the ancient necropolis. Optional visit to the medieval castle. Day 8 Tour ends Dalaman airport.
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Hotel Ekici, Kas
Hotel Ekici is conveniently situated just a few minutes walk uphill from the centre of Kas, with views down towards the harbour. The restaurant terrace overlooks the swimming pool and small garden, which are a perfect place to relax on the sun loungers after an active day. Kas is known for its ‘old town’, cafes, restaurants and interesting shops and these are within walking distance of the hotel, as is the waterfront.
Ancient Patara & Patara Beach
Aqueduct Hellenistic theatre KAS
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
0 km 25 km
AYS AYS Dalaman From/To Dalaman Airport
Uyluk Tepesi 3024m
Mountain hike
Xanthos Akdag Semsi Sutlegen TURKEY Phellos Pinarbasi Simena Ucagiz
Limanagzi Beach
Optional trip to Castellorizzo and hike
(Greek Island) Walking The Turquoise Coast TRK Accommodation
sea kayaking sunken ruins
Kekova Optional
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Bus. Trekking details: We walk on 5 days for an average of 3 hours. We have graded this trek as easy, however some of the terrain can be steep or uneven at times. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 02 May - 09 May 16 May - 23 May 30 May - 06 Jun 12 Sep - 19 Sep 26 Sep - 03 Oct 03 Oct - 10 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 30 Apr - 07 May 14 May - 21 May 28 May - 04 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £150
“A great mixture of walks, stunning scenery and historical sites.” Linda Harris
Extend your tour... Rest Day
Why not combine this tour with a week cruising along the Turquoise Coast in a traditional style wooden gulet.
Tour code: TRKC Day 4 Day 5: 1.5-2hrs Day 6: 2.5hrs Day 7: 2.5hrs To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 722
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