From per adult
Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk
Bodrum Palmiye
Turkey Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts
Ephesus (1 day)
Recommended by the Discovery Centre.
The origins of the town are lost in legend. According to one tradition, it was founded by the queen of the Amazons, Ephos.
The third-largest port of the ancient world after Rome and Alexandria, Ephesus was a cosmopolitan city where all kinds of beliefs came together. You can admire this ancient city, which was gradually silted up and is now almost 7 kms (4 miles) from the Aegean coast. The temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was one of the seven wonders of the world, and the many marble monuments that embellish this Ionian city take you back through time. 9 kms to the east, perched on the hills, Sirince stands out with its beautiful stone houses. You'll lunch in this typical village amid vineyards and orchards, and then have time to stroll through its narrow streets. In the afternoon you'll visit the magnificent Isa Bey Mosque built in 1375, and round off this unforgettable day with a stop for shopping.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus
● Journey time: 4 hours
Fabulous Istanbul (1 day)
Recommended by the Discovery Centre.
Orient and Occident meet here. A legendary and luxurious city, Istanbul* is a positively dazzling experience.
Divided between nostalgia and modernity, each building reveals entire erass of history: the Blue Mosque and the St Sophia Basilica, the ancient hippodrome, the treasure of the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar for shopping. You'll explore the city on foot, take a cruise on the Bosphorus and a meal in a speciality restaurant - a fabulous cultural banquet. The Excursions desk can help if you choose to prolong this fabulous dream with a night in a hotel.
* A UNESCO World Heritage Site
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by air - bus - boat
From Halicarnassus to Bodrum (1/2 day)
Recommended by the Discovery Centre.
The Monte Carlo of the Aegean Sea, Bodrum stretches over two bays separated by the splendid St Peter's Castle. Lying at the end of a peninsula, the city of Bodrum was built on the site of the ancient town of Halicarnassus. You'll admire its mausoleum, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, and its castle, dating back to the knights of St John. Taste a genuine Turkish coffee and stroll through the towns's labyrinth of narrow streets.
● Transport by bus
Milas market (1/2 day)
The traditional Turkish houses of carved wood, and the Hungarian houses, are wonderful examples of local architecture.
Milas is the second largest city in the province of Mugla, known for the traditional rugs that have been woven here since the 18th century. Discover one of the markets, the largest in the region, where colour mingles with the fragrance of the spices. Stroll between the stalls as your fancy guides you and enjoy the chance to meet local people and appreciate their traditions.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus
● Journey time: 1 hour
Pamukkale and Hierapolis (1 day)
Recommended by the Discovery Centre.
For lucky visitors to Pamukkale, nature has created a spectacular "cotton castle" of mysterious petrified waterfalls.
Admire the fairytale cascade of waters rich in minerals forming strange petrified constructions of dazzling whiteness. The site's hot springs were used by the Romans for their therapeutic benefits.
After lunch you'll explore Hierapolis, which rises majestically up from the cotton fields. Necropolises, temples, churches, thermal baths and the theatre built against the hill will reveal the secrets of this once great city and take you back to Roman times.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus
Safari Adventure in a 4x4
If you're tempted by the idea of adventure with plenty of fascinating aspects of nature and culture to discover, you'll love this day's outing, which starts in a forest of parasol pines. An ideal opportunity to meet the local people, to share experiences and discuss traditions and customs. You'll also have time to bathe in the river and in the clear waters of the Aegean Sea, meet the friendly turtles, and see Mazi, where the National Park territory begins. You'll enjoy a typical lunch, and have some time to relax in the sun during this great day "discovering nature"!
The Aegean Coast in a caïque (1 day)
A place blessed by the gods, where the blue of the sky mingles with the azur waters, the Aegean coast resembles a magnificent antique Turkish carpet. Relax on the deck of your caïque (traditional wooden boat) and let yourself drift in the wind down a coastline studded with idyllic bays. Discover the enchanting beauty of the region, with its wild creeks and crystal clear sea. A picnic of Turkish specialities and a swim in the clear turquoise waters will make this a fabulously relaxing day. ● Transport by boat
Yacht (à la carte)
Let the waters of the Aegean Sea gently rock you, on board a superb private yacht. Sail down the turquoise coast before dropping anchor to enjoy a lunch of Turkish specialities on board, and swim in the creeks. A great day's sailing and relaxing at sea.