7-Nights Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way - The Geluxe Collection

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7-Nights Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way - The Geluxe Collection

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Turkey: Ancient Cities & Hikes Along the Lycian Way
Turkey's Mediterranean coastline offers seemingly endless stretches of rocky outcroppings, quaint towns nestled in hidden coves and dramatically-coloured water. On this seven-day adventure, you'll dive deep into the region's history with visits to ancient Greek and Roman sites and sample delicious local delicacies along the way. Explore Bodrum castle and soak in mud baths before witnessing the cliff-side rock tombs along the Dalyan River. Trek through small villages and along the historic Lycian Way, then experience the Turquoise Coast in all of its glory from a sea kayak or following coastal hiking trails. Sprinkled with local charm and incredible food throughout, this is Turkey beyond your wildest dreams.

Highlights
Go back in time with visits to ancient Greek and Roman archeological sites, Soak in mud baths and see the cliffside rock tombs from a boat on the Dalyan River, Hike or kayak along the Turquoise Coast of the Lycian Way, Take a boat trip in the bay of Gocek and swim at Cleopatra's Beach before a bbq lunch.

Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Group Size Notes
Max 12, avg 10

Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Turkish Bagels Lunch, Akköy Your Wellness Moment: Mud Baths, Dalyan Your Local Living Moment: Minare Village Day Tour, Minare Your OMG Day: Kayak or Hike Along the Lycian Way, Fethiye. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Visit the ancient sites of Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Tour Bodrum Castle and the ancient city of Halikarnasos. Walk around the Bodrum windmills. Boat trip on the Dalyan River. Explore Kauros historical site. Hike from Minare Village to the Pinara historical site. Full-day boat trip from Göcek with swimming, snorkelling and a barbecue lunch onboard. Hike to Cleopatra's Bath for a swim. Farewell Dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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Itinerary

Gocek
Dalyan River
Bodrum
Excursions

Bodrum and Halicarnassus - 4 hours — Optional Private Excursions

An English speaking officially licensed lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the cruise pier at 09:00 am for a private sightseeing tour of Bodrum.

The private tour will start with a visit to the Bodrum Castle built as the Castle of St. Peter by the crusader Knights in 1402. Located between the two bays that surround the town, this outstanding structure was built to defend the region of Southeastern Aegean. The fortress has beautiful gardens, housing the world-renowned Underwater Sea Museum.

Continue to the 4th C. BC Tomb of King Mausoleum in nearby Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The tour may end in the town at the guests’ hotel by 1.30 pm, or may continue for lunch at one of the small local restaurants by the yacht marina of Bodrum and possible shopping at the town’s local marketplace.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to Bodrum -the fashinable Aegean resort town

*The tour covers the main highlights of the town

Tour Duration : 4-5 hours

Tour can operate: Mornings or afternoons

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: High

Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Bodrum Port - Private Culinary Experience (Full Day Tour) — Optional Private Excursions

You will meet your private guide at the port for  your full day of cooking class experience in Bodrum.
 
Your day will start a visit to a local country market where you will shop, together with a local chef for the ingredients you will use when cooking. Enjoy the vast array of fresh produce, olives, homemade jams, vegetables and fruits beautiful displaced with vivid colors. Mix with the locals who are doing their daily shopping and experience the sights and sounds of a Turkish Market. 
  
Then, you will drive to local restaurant where will be your kitchen for the day, here you will learn about the art of Turkish Cuisine. It is always a pleasant surprise for the visitor. In addition to being the refined product of centuries of experience, Turkish Cuisine has a very pure quality. 
 
The variety and simplicity of the recipes and the quality of the ingredients are guarantees of delicious meals. Lunch will be served at the restaurant including the recipes you have cooked with your own hands and a glass of Turkish wine.
After lunch you will return to Bodrum port with wonderful memories of your day with the locals.
 
OUR NET PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES 
 
  • 1 full-day of private cooking class experience with lunch in Bodrum.
  • 1 Round-trip transfer from/to the restaurant for cooking class experience in a luxury air conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
  • Officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.
  • Bottled water provided thoughout the tour. 
  • VAT taxes.
OUR PACKAGE RATE EXCLUDES 
  • Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
    • At the discretion of the guests
  • Personal expenses of the guests.

Private Excursion of Bodrum — Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:

  • Crusaders’ Castle of St. Peter including English Tower
  • Etrim, Old Nomadic Village
  • Exploring Bodrum Market Area
Tour Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Tour can operate: (morning or afternoon, etc) Full day

Wheelchair Accessible: (Yes or No) NO

Physical Activity Level: (Light, Moderate, Heavy) Moderate

Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
  • Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
  • Service of an English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program
  • All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing
  • Complimentary beverages on vehicle throughout the journey
  • All taxes and service charges
Not Included:
  • Meals and beverages
  • Honorary gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses

Sirince

Available Dates

FromToPrice
Sep 13, 2026 Sep 20, 2026 $3,499
Sep 20, 2026 Sep 27, 2026 $3,499
Sep 27, 2026 Oct 4, 2026 $3,499
Oct 11, 2026 Oct 18, 2026 $3,299
Oct 18, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 $3,299
Oct 25, 2026 Nov 1, 2026 $3,299
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures. 
 

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