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Kulturreisen
Culture and Customs between Ephesus und Bodrum
Ancient sites, rural life and local cuisine on the Turkish Aegean
Famous ancient archeological sites, beautiful landscapes, authentic village life and regional specialities are the themes of this exciting tour.
Accommodation base for the whole tour is Hotel NATURA on the shores of Lake Bafa.
Here the water is so warm that one may swim from April until November.
We have placed great emphasis on the local Turkish food specialities and at various wine tasting events the best Anatolian wines can be enjoyed.
Our 15 day tour consists of two parts both with separate programmes. Tour 1 is in the antique landscape of Ionia and Tour 2 in the antique landscape of Caria. We recommend booking both weeks to really get to know the region and take advantage of the opportunity of an additional day (day 8) and relax as you stay the whole time at the same hotel.
Preis pro Person| Art | Preis |
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| Doppelzimmer | 1.370,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer | 1.560,00 € |
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Termine
| Sa., 27. Mrz. 2010 | - | Sa., 10. Apr. 2010 |
| Sa., 10. Apr. 2010 | - | Sa., 24. Apr. 2010 |
| Sa., 24. Apr. 2010 | - | Sa., 08. Mai. 2010 |
| Sa., 08. Mai. 2010 | - | Sa., 22. Mai. 2010 |
| Sa., 22. Mai. 2010 | - | Sa., 05. Jun. 2010 |
| Sa., 05. Jun. 2010 | - | Sa., 19. Jun. 2010 |
| Sa., 19. Jun. 2010 | - | Sa., 03. Jul. 2010 |
| Sa., 03. Jul. 2010 | - | Sa., 17. Jul. 2010 |
| Sa., 17. Jul. 2010 | - | Sa., 31. Jul. 2010 |
| Sa., 31. Jul. 2010 | - | Sa., 14. Aug. 2010 |
| Sa., 14. Aug. 2010 | - | Sa., 28. Aug. 2010 |
| Sa., 28. Aug. 2010 | - | Sa., 11. Sep. 2010 |
| Sa., 11. Sep. 2010 | - | Sa., 25. Sep. 2010 |
| Sa., 25. Sep. 2010 | - | Sa., 09. Okt. 2010 |
| Sa., 09. Okt. 2010 | - | Sa., 23. Okt. 2010 |
| Sa., 23. Okt. 2010 | - | Sa., 06. Nov. 2010 |
| Sa., 06. Nov. 2010 | - | Sa., 20. Nov. 2010 |
| Sa., 20. Nov. 2010 | - | Sa., 04. Dez. 2010 |
| Sa., 04. Dez. 2010 | - | Sa., 18. Dez. 2010 |
| Sa., 18. Dez. 2010 | - | Sa., 01. Jan. 2011 |
Bei DR. KOCH im Reisepreis inbegriffene Leistungen
- accommodation at Hotel NATURA in twin room with en-suite bathroom/toilet.
- all bus and boat journeys from Day 2 to Day 7 and from Day 9 to Day 14.
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all meals from evening of arrival to breakfast day of departure:
(daily breakfast buffet and lunches including picnic, open buffet evening meals)
- drinking water and tea at Hotel NATURA
- wine-tasting once a week
- local guide
- all entrance fees
Teilnehmerzahl
20– 30 persons
Hinweise
not included in price:
Travel costs to/from Hotel NATURA
personal expenses and purchases e.g drinks
Anreise
own arrival
Änderungen
Änderungen können jederzeit auftreten.
Die Änderungen des Reiseverlaufs behalten wir uns ausdrücklich vor, da zwischen Planung und Durchführung der Reise oft längere Zeiträume liegen.
Tour 1 (8 days): Between Ephesus and the Latmos mountains:
Journeys in Ionia.
- Day 1
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Arrival at Hotel NATURA
Check-in,wine tasting, sampling typical Turkish red wines.
- Day 2
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Boat trip to the ‘Twin Islands’
Boat trip across Lake Bafa to the beautiful beaches of the ‘Twin Islands’. A walk to the Byzantine castle on the island followed by a barbecue on the beach where those who want to may swim. In the afternoon we take the boat back over the lake to the hotel.
- Day 3
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Miletos, Didyma
The ancient Greek-Roman town of Miletos was formerly situated on a rocky peninsula in the Aegean before the sea around the town was lost due to the settled sediments brought there by the River Maeandros (today Meander). Walk around the ruins visiting the ancient Roman spa of Faustina, the Ilias Bey Mosque, the former market place (Agora), the Lions’ Harbour and the Roman theatre with 15,000 seats. After a picnic lunch on the outskirts of the ruins area we will drive to the impressive Temple of Apollo in Didyma, where Alexander the Great consulted the Oracle. We can visit the Temple and/or see what the numerous shops and stores have to offer, many of which present displays of unusual and original jewellery.
- Day 4
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Monastery of the Seven Brothers, prehistoric cave paintings
A two hour walking tour to the monastery ruins where we can wonder at the frescoes of an early baptism church. We will see the gigantic Cyclopean rock formations of the bizarre Latmos Mountains . Under a hanging rock we will find a unique neolithic rock painting from the fourth millenium. Picnic lunch at a scenic location followed by a visit to a typical village teahouse.
- Day 5
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Local produce and oriental market in Söke, National Park
A short visit to the local market in the town of Söke which was formerly named Sokia and then relax at the beautiful beach of the Davutlar National Park.
Here we will walk through a wooded gorge and later have lunch under tall pine trees at the beach.
- Day 6
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Excavations of Ephesus, village of Şirince
A visit to the most important and famous excavated ancient site in Turkey, Ephesus. Lunch in Selçuk. From there we will travel on to the ancient Greek village of Şirince. On the return journey a “stop off” at a railway museum in Çamlık with many exhibits of steam locomotives. On the way there is also a traditional carpet weavery where we can see authentic kelims and carpets being made, examples of which may be purchased.
- Day 7
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Priene, Karine
The picturesque, excavated Hellenistic town of Priene lies perched on a plateau beneath the Acropolis Mountain. Firstly we will visit the Temple of Athena and the small but well preserved theatre and then wander around the former Greek village of Doğanbey, where some of the old buildings have been restored by new private owners.
From there we will go to the early Greek harbour buildings of Karine. After a picnic by the sea we can swim and enjoy the view of the rugged crags of the Davutlar National Park and the small island called Eşekadası (Donkey Island) or Agathonisi.
- Day 8
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Departure from Hotel NATURA or day at your own disposal
(if you have booked the second week of the 15 day, 2 tours programme)
Tour 2 (8 days) : Between Heracleia and Bodrum:
Journeys in Caria.
- Day 1
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Arrival at Hotel NATURA or day at your own disposal (If you have booked both tours)
Check-in and wine tasting, sampling typical Turkish white wines.
- Day 2
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Boat trip to Heracleia
A thirty minute boat trip across Lake BAFA to Heracleia, where we walk around the ancient Hellanistic ruins including the very well preserved town wall, the small theatre, the Temple of Athena and the mystical Endymion.
In the early afternoon we make our way back to the beautiful Hotel NATURA.
- Day 3
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Iasos, fish lunch at harbour, Temple of Euromos
After journeying over a rough road we will reward ourselves by taking refreshments at a typical teahouse in the village of Kazıklı, on the Aegean coast.
A further drive takes us to the excavated ancient town of Iasos and a walk to the Roman theatre, the shrine of Zeus and a castle built by the Knights of the Order of St. John which overlooks a bay and ancient seaport. Of special interest are Roman mosaics which were uncovered by Italian Archeologists. The town hall and the columns of the colonaides and the old fish market (Agora) bear witness to the former prosperity of the town. At mid-day lunch is a meal of local fish in a restaurant directly on the harbour front. On the return journey we will visit the well preserved Temple of Zeus at Euromos.
- Day 4
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Local produce and Oriental market in Milas, Labranda
Today we will visit the colourful local produce market in Milas,the ancient town of Mylasa with its beautiful old Osmanic buildings and Hellenistic–Carian city gate. The Roman mausoleum of Gümüşkesen is especially of interest. Lunch is in a typical Turkish Lokanta in the town centre. After a short drive over a dusty road we will reach the worship place dedicated to Zeus at Labranda. Picnic at a lake in the pine forest.
- Day 5
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Walk in the Latmos Mountains
After driving through old mountain villages we will walk along the forest paths of the breathtaking Latmos Mountains. Typical local meal in the mountain village of Sakarkaya.
- Day 6
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Ikiztas, Ketendere, Beçin Kalesi
Ikiztaş (Twin Rocks) is a small, sleepy village in the Latmos Mountains which gets its name from the two enormous egg-shaped rocks there. Here we will take a short walk to an unusual Osmanic cemetery with graves 20 feet long. We will then go on to Ketendere, a village famous for its colourful painted houses with their artistically carved wooden doors and the traditional costumes of the women. Then we make our way further to the old fortress of Beçin situated on an extinct volcano, where we will enjoy a local meal.
Here we will also see a Türbe, an enclosed islamic monument with the graves of three Selçuk counts from the medieval Menteşe Dynasty.
- Day 7
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Bodrum, Castle and Underwater Museum
In Summer the harbour town of Bodrum is bussling with the Turkish ‘Jet Set’ who come here to see and be seen. One can find remnants of Hellenistic buildings and the ancient mausoleum incorporated into the walls and constructions of older buildings. Those who wish may visit the museum in the Castle of the Knights of St. John, where valuable marine archeological findings from sunken ships from the stone age to the middle ages are displayed. Others may prefer a shopping trip, coffee and a stroll around town. On the way back a stop at a small village where carpets are made in the traditional way and may be purchased. Lunch is the Turkish speciality Lahmacun, which is similar to pizza.
- Day 8
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Departure from Hotel NATURA or day at your disposal
(if you have booked a second week)