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Club Phellos/Jane Sweeney
The ancient city of Myra

Legends of Lycia - a Family Holiday in Turkey - 2010/11 Itinerary

8 days - from $730

• Stay in Kas, a small harbour town with an easy-going charm
• Enjoy Turkey's best coastline & finest mountain scenery
• Canoe the Xanthos River to the golden sands of Patara

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Kas & Ancient Antiphellus
We stay at the conveniently located Club Phellos, right at the heart of Kas. Within easy walking distance are the market, the laid back town square and the scattered remains of ancient Antiphellus. These include rock-cut Lycian tombs and a wonderfully located Hellenistic theatre, surrounded by olive groves and with views across the bay. Kas is a great place to relax: restaurants, bars and low-key cafes spill out onto cobbled streets, with a network of tiny back-alleys which are fun to explore. Plus, there are two small beaches close to the hotel.


Paddle to Patara...
After a day spent swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters around Kas, we venture inland to Xanthos, once the provincial capital of this ancient land. From here we paddle gently downstream in our river canoes, passing tranquil and unspoilt rural backwaters along the way, and emerge at Patara Beach. This 18km stretch of golden sand is a protected nesting site for the giant loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, and one of Turkey's best known beaches. We enjoy a well-earned swim before returning to our hotel.


... & Kayak to Kekova
We head for the hills in an exploration of the hinterland; pine forests, rushing streams, shady glades and tiny, charming villages where the pattern of life has remained almost untouched for centuries. Next we kayak in Kekova, visiting the underwater and partially submerged ruins of Kekova Island and pretty Simena (please note that smaller children may prefer to travel - accompanied by an adult - on the support boat instead). Simena itself is a tiny village accessible only by footpath or from the sea, where laneways link flower-garlanded stone cottages. Its hilltop castle affords breathtaking views of the region and the route of our kayak voyage.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Dalaman and transfer to Kas. Day 2 Boat trip Full day boat trip from Kas across the clear blue waters of the bay with swimming, snorkelling and barbecue lunch. Day 3 Local villages Driving into the Taurus foothills we take a walk through the pine forests, rushing streams and charming villages where the pattern of life has remained almost untouched for centuries. We have a typical Turkish lunch in a village house before returning to Kas. Day 4 Meis Free day with the option to visit the ruggedly beautiful Greek island of Meis, just one mile from the Turkish coast. Day 5 Patara beach Drive to Xanthos, once the provincial capital of this ancient land, then paddle gently downstream in our river canoes and emerge at Patara beach, a 18km stretch of golden sand and nesting site for the giant loggerhead turtle. We enjoy a swim before returning to our hotel. Day 6 Myra Optional visit to the ancient city of Myra and the Church of St Nicholas in Demre. The afternoon free to relax in Kas with the option to scuba dive. Day 7 Sea kayak We embark on a sea kayaking adventure in the calm waters of the Bay of Kekova over the sunken city with its submerged streets and buildings clearly visible. Day 8 Transfer Dalaman where tour ends. Note: Activities may follow a different sequence to the itinerary outlined above, depending on weather and other operational factors.

Accommodations: 7nts hotel at the Club Phellos - see dossier for details; 7 breakfasts & 3 lunches included.
Transport: Bus/Boat/Canoe/Sea Kayak.
Comment: A flexible activity-based week, with relatively little travelling involved. Most activities are included but others (eg. scuba diving) are left optional.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus local guides, boatmen, qualified canoe and kayak instructors, and driver(s).
Trip Reference: FLL2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
28 May 1104 Jun 11$730$630 0
18 Jul 1125 Jul 11$730$630 0
25 Jul 1101 Aug 11$840$740 0
01 Aug 1108 Aug 11$840$740 0
08 Aug 1115 Aug 11$840$740 0
15 Aug 1122 Aug 11$840$740 0
22 Aug 1129 Aug 11$840$740 0
24 Oct 1131 Oct 11$840$740 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.