Turkey is associated with hotels "All Inclusive", endless discos, beaches and permanent lure. Many sincerely believe that outside the hotel go out if you can, then only for shopping in nearby shops. Meanwhile, Turkey is a country with so richest history, excellent roads, a friendly local population, which is not visiting one or two excursions just a crime.
Dalaman - the resort in the south-west of Turkey is convenient what airport is there. Recently, many tour operators began to offer direct flight from the regions to Dalaman, and most recently could be reached here without transfers only from Moscow.
Turks are very friendly, love tourists and many of them know English at a completely balanced level. This contributes to the fact that in the country from year to year more and more independent travelers appear. But all people are different and for someone to visit attractions itself seems an impracticable task, and someone is simply not interested and not comfortable without a guide and without a group of compatriots. It is for such tourists that tour operators are developing excursion programs that are rather balanced both from the point of view of transport logistics and by the number of necessary information. Going to rest in Dalaman and wanting to get acquainted closer with this resort in particular, and with the country as a whole, be sure that you will not have to miss you.
If your passion is an antique architecture, ruins and ancient settlements, be sure to go on a tour of the superbly preserved city "Hilt" which is 250 kilometers from Dalaman. The excursion lasts about 5 hours and costs from 70 to $ 90 (depending on the guide appetite). Ephesus was built in the XI century BC. er, but thanks to a good state in which it has been preserved, you can see the entire device of the cities of that time starting from the sewage systems and ending with the sanctoes and temples.
It is here that the temple of the goddess Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the world. Also in Ephesus, you can wander through the amphitheater and Roman baths. The excursion program includes lunch and, of course, visiting souvenir shops. Going on this tour, be sure to take care of the headpiece and comfortable shoes, as you will have enough time to spend enough time.
Visiting an amazing place "Pamukkale" It is a mandatory part of many sightseeing programs in Turkey. This is a real miracle of nature. Dalamanne to Pamukkale just over 200 kilometers. Price from 50 to $ 70. The miraculous effect of thermal sources is known in this place from the time of antiquity. Pamukkale is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List and arriving here, you will understand why. Stunning beauty reminds once again that the best sculptor and artist in the world is nature.
Snow-white terraces created from limestone and calcium salts, blue water, with sky-reflected sky, a few trees and shrubs ... It seems that you have come to another planet. Going on this tour, do not forget to capture a bathing suit, because you will have to plunge into the "Cleopatra pool" and feel the magic of local waters. By the way, visiting the pool is charged separately (about $ 17). Most guides offer a 2-day excursion in which you visit and Ephesus and Pamukkale. In this case, it will be necessary to pay extra for accommodation in the hotel, but in two days you can see much more.
One of the most capacious and cognitive excursions is "Demre - Peace - Kekova" , calculated for the whole day. For young children, this program can be very difficult, so they are better not to take, but this is not a reason to refuse to travel to parents, because in any hotel you can use nanny services. The cost of excursion from 80 to $ 90 per person. Demre, Peace and Island Kekov are known for their ancient cities, ruins and temples. In the demre, the main attraction visited by thousands of pilgrims is the "Church of St. Nicholas", where there is a sarcophagus with the relics of St. Nicholas.
The world is an ancient name of the demre, and now the ruins of the old city are two kilometers from the demre. Here it is proposed to visit the tombs, cut down in the rocks, as well as see the Greco-Roman theater. Kekova Island Tourists will have to see the antique city of the Dolochist.
Ruins of houses are visible through the transparent waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The spectacle is fairly surreal, which must be seen.
The most extreme pastime offered to tourists from Dalaman is a trip to "Rafting" . Rating price $ 75. Many guides refuse to take on this excursion of children under 18.
If you like to rinse your nerves, overcoming a recalcitrant river and her thresholds, then this trip for you. For those, who prefers more relaxed holidays there are various pleasant and absolutely safe excursions. This is a sea walk on the yacht (from $ 50); and visiting the beauty salon where you will pick up a wonderful program for recovery and rejuvenation. A whole day of various cosmetic procedures, massage, peeling, mud baths, a Turkish bath - a dream of any woman, but also men worth visiting these procedures that relax the body and will benefit all the body. Beauty Day will cost $ 60. Popular tourists use "Cleopatra Island" located in the Aegean Sea. The price of a trip is $ 60 "all inclusive." Harmony and beauty reigns here: turquoise water, snow-white sand.
But excursion programs are not limited to nearby cities and resorts. For $ 300, you can go to magnificent Istanbul for 1 day. And in the area of $ 250, you will be offered a day trip to Israel Or in Greek Rhodes Island . Of course, one day and Istanbul, and Israel, and very little on Rhodes. But for easy familiarization, in order to feel the "Spirit", this time is enough. After all, you can always return to your favorite place.
Dalaman is a wonderful Turkish town. And besides a wonderful beach holiday, it offers an extensive excursion program. Even if you came here just a week, do not regret the day and visit at least one excursion that will open for you Turkey on the other side.
