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ROAD - Turkey
Aegean Coast & Lakes Ride
Grade: B
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 60km (37 miles) No. of days cycling: 5 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: 90% tarmac, 10% unsurfaced roads. Relaxed rides with the opportunity for a few challenging days. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 7, max. 15, plus leader and driver. Accommodation: 5 nights 2 and 3 star hotels, 2 nights village house. Food: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included.
The best of Turkey by bike! A wonderful tour contrasting the lakes of Salda and Karago with the historic temple at Ephesus
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arvel at the site of the temple to the goddess Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and cycle through the pine forests near Geynik Lake. Visit quiet villages, beautiful countryside and meet local people, renowned for their charm, friendliness and hospitality. The trip finishes with time to relax and unwind in the small town of Dalyan, shopping, swimming and sunbathing, or for the more adventurous, try the optional white water rafting on the local Dalyan River. The days are varied and balanced, with plenty of flat riding and downhill stretches, and lots of time for a cooling swim in the many lakes and rivers en route.
Celcus Library, Ephesus
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Dalaman, transfer to Fethiye. 2 Transfer to Tuzla Beli. Ride to Kirazli Yayli, Cameli and Golhisar Lake. Transfer to Solda Lake. 3 Start Solda Lake, cycle to Cardak and visit the Caravansaray, a major highlight of the Silk Road. Transfer to Pamukkale. 4 Transfer to Bozdag village, then ride downhill to Golcuk Lake and continue to Selcuk and the temple at Ephesus.
8 DAYS
5 Transfer to Cine, then short ride to the site of Alabanda (optional) and Karpuzlu. Afternoon ride around lakes. 6 Final day of cycling - from Ula to Koycegiz Lake and Sultaniye. Transfer by boat to Dalyan. 7 Free day for beach, shopping, relaxation or optional white water rafting. 8 Fly to London.
Trip code MTI " 8 days Mon to Mon Trip Code 2008 MTI820 MTI822 MTI824 MTI826 MTI838 MTI840 MTI842
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Start 12 May 26 May 09 Jun 23 Jun 15 Sep 29 Sep 13 Oct
End 19 May 02 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun 22 Sep 06 Oct 20 Oct
Flight Land inc. only 649 479 649 479 649 479 649 479 649 479 649 479 649 479
No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £4 ¤ Optional single supplement £115 ¤ Land only start Fethiye day 1, end Dalyan day 8 ¤ Insurance £26
BIKE HIRE
Turkey: Specialized Hardrock, with front suspension £80, paid on booking From UK: £95, paid on booking
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Fethiye, Lycia
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