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Walking the Ancient Wonders of Lycia - 11 days from £1172

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Discover the delights of ancient Turkey on foot with this wonderful walking tour. Magnificent oracles, imposing temples, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery abound.

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What's Included

Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representative
Scheduled flights to Izmir returning from Antalya (via Istanbul)
Transfers between airport and hotel
Services of an air-conditioned executive coach
Ten nights’ half board accommodation
All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Included walks

Pergamon
Ephesus
Herakleia, Didyma & Milet
Aphrodisias & Hierapolis
Tavas & Kas
Xanthus & Patara
Lycian Road, Myra & Olympos
Termessos

Optional excursion

Perge, Aspendos & Side

Walking Information

This Tour contains walks up to Grade 2 - Moderate

Grade 1 - Easy
These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Grade 2 - Moderate
These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day. Walking boots with ankle support are recommended.

Grade 3 - Strenuous
These are quite strenuous, for the more accomplished hill walker. A larger number of continuous stretches of walking totalling about 5 hours a day, often in mountainous terrain where paths can be steep. Ascent up to 1000m per day. Walking boots with ankle support and trekking poles are recommended.

Accommodation

You will stay in four-star hotels such as the Anemon Hotel in Izmir, the Pine Bay Holiday Resort in Kusadasi, the Hotel Richmond Thermal in Pamukkale, the Club Xanthos in Kalkan and the Best Western Khan Hotel in Antalya. There is a restaurant and bar in each hotel. All rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK/Izmir
Depart on your scheduled flight to Izmir. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Izmir for an overnight stay.

DAY 2: Izmir & Pergamon
Enjoy a short city tour of Izmir, before heading to Bergama and the ancient city of Pergamon, for a walking tour of the Acropolis (approx. 2 hours’ walk). Drive to Bergama with free time for lunch. We then walk to the Asclepeion, an ancient healing centre (approx. 1 hour walk). Continue to Kusadasi for a three night stay.

DAY 3: Ephesus
Today’s excursion takes us to the most famous of Turkey’s ancient sites – Ephesus. Enjoy a walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Jean, the Isa Bey Mosque and the Museum of Ephesus before driving to the House of the Virgin Mary (approx. 5 hours’ walk).

DAY 4: Herakleia, Didyma & Milet
Travel to the Bafa Lake, crossing to the ancient city of Herakleia by boat for a walking tour through the ruins (approx. 2 hours’ walk) then continue to Didyma, one of the most famous oracles in the region. Visit the former harbour city of Milet, which now lies inland. We will spend time walking around the impressive ruins to be found here (approx. 1 hour walk).

DAY 5: Aphrodisias
We drive to Aphrodisias, one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey for a two-hour walking tour. We then travel to Pamukkale, where overnight accommodation has been arranged. This afternoon, we visit the Greco-Roman city of Heirapolis, where we will see spectacular ruins. We then walk to the lovely village of Karahayit (approx. 2 hours’ walk).

DAY 6: Tavas & Kas
Our walk this morning boasts spectacular views of the surrounding area. After the walk, we drive to Tavas for a demonstration of carpet making. We then journey through the Taurus Mountains to the bay of Kas, which was originally the ancient city of Antiphellus. Continue to Kalkan for a two night stay.

DAY 7: Xanthus & Patara
Start the day with a drive to the ancient city of Xanthus, then on to Patara, famous as both the birthplace of St. Nicholas, and as the home to a famous oracle to Apollo. Walk through the ruins to the beach before returning to your hotel in Kalkan. (approx. 1½ hours’ walk).

DAY 8: Lycian Road, Myra & Olympos
Walk along the ancient Lycian Road this morning, en route to Demre, the ancient city of Myra, with its church of St. Nicholas and superb necropolis. We then drive via Finike along the coast to Olympos, where we have a 2½ hours’ walk in the surrounding area. We continue to Antalya for a three night stay.

DAY 9: Termessos
Located on a natural plateau, Termessos is famous as the only city Alexander the Great never conquered. Our walking tour takes us through the ruins to the Necropolis (approx. 3 hours’ walk). During the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Antalya’s old city.

DAY 10: Perge, Aspendos & Side
At leisure or join our full day optional excursion to the ancient Pamphylian cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side.

DAY 11: Antalya/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Departure Date	Price	Book Holiday
06/09/2010	£1182
04/10/2010	£1172

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All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

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The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

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Single Room supplement from £210
Turkish Visa £10 (payment on arrival)
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Travel Information

Flights are by scheduled services of Turkish Airlines
Departing London Heathrow 1125 hrs
Return arrival 1515 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Transfers

Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 30 mins.

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