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Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 10:50

Here are the details of the new excursion trip many of you been waiting for!

AKYAKA TOUR

We have a fantastic option with this trip to Akyaka. Here you have nature, history & stunning scenery all rolled into one. In addition to motoring in an open top jeep through some stunning parts of Turkey, you will experience a fabulous mini boat trip down this areas most fascinating natural aquarium.
Akyaka is situated within the bay of Gökova on route to which we pass through the original Marmaris Road, known locally as the ‘Love Way.


Our first stop will be the Rock Tombs which date back to Lycian times. This type of burial custom was a symbol of prestige for the wealthy, a tradition dating back to 4th Century B. C.

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We will then have a tea/coffee (or beer!!) break @ a picture perfect coffee shop…….. ‘The Olive Farm Shop’ on the outskirts of Akyaka.

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All aboard for this very interesting trip through a stunning natural aquarium & see some of natures finest at its best!

We will see turtles nesting in the reeds, ducks & fish swimming around in the clear waters that are supplied by numerous springs running from the surrounding mountains.

Look in wonderment at the many dragon flies that have been painted by natures paint brush to vivid hues of blues & greens, camouflaged frogs & maybe the odd stork or two!

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Spend your free time on the palm lined sandy beach...or have a drink or two at one of the many bars surrounded by a stunning back drop of mountains....

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Enjoy a walk through the country park & forest or take a stroll around the beautiful town of Akyaka.

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Take a stroll around Akyaka & a little ‘house-hunting!!’ Akyaka has it’s own unique Ottoman style architecture where high-rise structures & modern buildings are forbidden. Houses are built with pan tiled roofs, attractive wooden balconies & fretwork shutters.
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Shop if you prefer but whatever you do, I can guarantee, you will fall in love with this beautiful little town full of character, surrounded by breathtaking scenery………………….…a truly great day out!

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The trip is called the Akyaka Tour. Tickets for the trip can be purchased online at Icmeleronline.com or in person at the ICR Travel Office in the centre of town.



Tour starts at approx. 9:30 - Pick up from hotels or from a designated meeting point
Tour ends at approx. 17:00 - Drop off at hotels.
Price: £20 per person
Includes: Lunch, Insurance, Guide, Transportation & Boat Trip (all drinks are extra)

Some more recent photos here viewtopic.php?f=30&t=15656

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 11:52

Looks very interesting and packing a lot into one day. :D

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 13:11

Where do you have lunch as you say it is included but then say that people can take their own picnic if they want.Also is there a minimum or maximum number for this trip,many thanks,it looks brilliant!!

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 13:39

Lunch will be at one of the restaurants in Akyaka. If you prefer to take your own food or pick your own restaurant to eat from, then this can be arranged along with a reduction in price. The trip will be modified respectively based on the all the feedback received.

Thanks for your questions and feedback..

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 16:51

Will this trip be running ALL season? Very interested but we are not there until the end of Setember. (24th)

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 17:06

yes, all season. This is in a way an alternative excursion to Jeep Safari and Village Tours which run everyday of the season.
We had a similar trip organized called the ICR Day Trip in the past years which only ran when there was enough customers booked. It was done with a shuttle bus with couple of stops including Halil's restaurant for breakfast and a stop at hidden lake on the way to Akyaka. Most parties that went on this trip gave us fabolous feedback however what is arranged now with the partnership of Mustafa and Rachel from G-Day Travel is a step up from that trip where not only Jeeps are involved for transportation but a boat tour around Akyaka as well as visiting some historical points are a part of this new excursion which we believe will satisfy everyone that thinks it was time for a new and unique excursion...

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 17:18

Did Akyaka a few years back, very nice indeed. The houses are very interesting.

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 17:25

Sounds great sign me up for two adults between 28th Aug. and 7th Sept 2012

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 18:58

Oooh its exciting to see something new. I will be in touch to book for 4 adults in the first couple of weeks in June. Looking forward to it.

JT - I will try and improve my haggling skills for some cheaper vodka and efes :lol: :lol:

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

09 Feb 2012 22:52

Sounds great,Rami.We'll be in Icmeler in May we would like to go on this trip,we'll pop into the office and see if its available then.

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

10 Feb 2012 13:02

We need to see and experience more of turkey.
Maureen & I would like to book this one and Gipsy Beach between 10th & 24th Sept, either in advance or when we get to Icmeler.

Pete.

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

10 Feb 2012 20:00

Looks good. Did the ICR trip last time we were there and it was superb , so gonna give this one a go when we are there

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

11 Feb 2012 12:31

Rami / John,

Wot no Balik Ekmek?? :wink:

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

11 Feb 2012 17:06

Definitely not from Gokova, well not battered fish anyway

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

12 Feb 2012 21:05

Hope to do this trip some time between 16-06-2012 to 29-06-2012 if not then we will do it in September - but will defo do it in 2012

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

14 Feb 2012 19:51

Loving the photos Rami. Deffo want to go if there are places available. Will be in Icmeler from the 29th May for 11 days.Hope to see you all then. xJacky aka fifegirl. :D :D

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

14 Feb 2012 21:23

We arrive on May 26 and we'd definitely be up for that trip too

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

14 Feb 2012 21:36

We arrive 10 June - 22 June and we are hoping to book for this trip in between those dates.

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

16 Feb 2012 00:51

Hi Rami, we love Akayaka and usually do the trip via dolmus(es) we would love to stay overnight and the girls in the office have said in previous years that you may look at acquiring some accomodation in Akayaka. I have been checking for the last 4 years and the prices are sooooo expensive online, just wondered if you had explored this any further? We would only need s/c for 1/2 nights :D Any help much appreciated x

Re: Akyaka Tour - NEW EXCURSION!!!

23 Feb 2012 17:09

Janet, tanis and i will book this too. looks fine trip.
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