Hotel Idas

Local excursions

Blue cruise — time to relax, seabathing, sunbathing and rest after a night of partying. Sailing in the most beautiful bays of the Aegean Sea is one of the most popular trips, without which holidays in Turkey would be incomplete! During the drip buffet lunch: BBQ dishes, salads, seasonal fruits, wine, cooling beverages. Price - approx. 20 EUR (includes: lunch, beverages).

Dalyan Tour — discover the Turkish Amazon River! The road, shaded by aromatic frankincense trees, leads to the village of Dalyan. High on the cliff, in a bend of the river, above the fascinating ancient port town of Kaunos, there are magnificent tombs carved in the rock. The Dalyan Delta with its golden sandy beach is a nature reserve and a refuge for Caretta caretta sea turtles and blue crabs. Route: A ride to the small town of Dalyan in the middle of a wide delta, one of the few preserved paradise sites of natural beauty and interesting history. On the way there is a stop in Gokova, time for photos from the viewing point. Then continuation of the trip and exploration of the ruins of ancient Kaunos. The town was founded around the 9th century BC. It used to be a Mediterranean port city, but over the centuries the mud from the Dalyan River cut the city off from the sea and today it lies a few kilometers from the sea. Kaunos is famous for its tombs of kings carved in the rock. Its residents believed in resurrection and were placing there food, money, jewelry and other valuable items, which had later been stolen. Then a boat cruise along the Dalyan River, free time for the famous mud baths. Further along the route there is a magnificent 7 km long sandy Iztuzu Beach, one of the last breeding areas for Caretta caretta turtles, one of the endangered species. From May to October, the turtles lay their eggs here, look after them and finally take the children turtles to the sea. Price - approx. 39 EUR.

Ephesus-Aphrodisias-Pamukkale (2 days) — a wonderful trip in time to ancient times. Visiting the famous Ephesus, Aphrodisias - the center of worship of the goddess of love and the miracle of nature - the phenomenal white terraces of Pamukkale. Walking along the ancient streets of Ephesus, you can admire such magnificent buildings as Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan’s Fountain and the Grand Theater. The theater had as many as 25,000 seats, it was here that St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Nowadays, the theater is the place of celebration of the local spring festival. A visit to the House of the Virgin Mary on the hill of Koressos is a spiritual experience. Aphrodisias is one of the oldest holy places in Turkey, the center of worship of the ancient Goddess Mother, identified with Greek Aphrodite. It is here that, thanks to the rich deposits of valuable marble, the famous sculpting school was established. The pride of the city was the monumental Temple of Aphrodite, later turned into a Christian basilica. It is also worth to see the ruins of a large theatre, stadium and other objects, as well as to visit the museum. Pamukkale is a miracle of nature. Springs from the ground with the temperature of 36.5°C run down from a height of 100 meters, forming limestone cascades and pools. Here are creamy stalactites that are formed when water flows through the pools. When strolling along the white terraces you can also admire the beautiful views. Route: Day 1. Departure from Bodrum to Selçuk, Lake Bafa and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis along the way. Further in the programme of the Museum of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Then, a tour of Ephesus, starting with the entrance to the ancient city through the upper gate. In Aphrodisias visiting the local museum, the Tetrapylon, the Temple of Aphrodite, the stadium and the theater. Transfer to the hotel in Pamukkale. Day 2. Breakfast. Approx. 8:30 am a ride to Hierapolis. Sightseeing: The theater, the Temple of Apollo, the basilica, the ancient agora (market square). The largest ancient necropolis in Anatolia can also be seen here. Free time on the terraces of Pamukkale. Price - approx. 127 EUR.

Ephesus — A tour of the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey guarantees an unforgettable experience for history and art lovers. Feel like a citizen of an ancient city. Just entering through the Magnesia Gate is the beginning of a wonderful journey in time. Walking with the guide along the ancient streets of Ephesus, the former capital of the Roman province, you can admire such magnificent buildings as Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan’s Fountain and the Grand Theater. The theater had as many as 25,000 seats, it was here that St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Nowadays, the theater is the place of celebration of the local spring festival. A visit to the House of the Virgin Mary on the hill of Koressos is a spiritual experience. When the chapel was discovered here, it turned out that it was built on the foundations of the house where Virgin Mary had probably lived at the end of her life. It is an important pilgrimage site and was also visited by John Paul II. Route: a ride to Selçuk, passing the picturesque Bafa Lake and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. The route continues to the Museum of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, located on Koressos hill. Then, a tour of Ephesus, starting with the entrance to the ancient city through the upper gate. Return to hotels. Notes: during the tour there are long stretches of land to walk over uneven terrain. Price - approx. 59 EUR.

Pamukkale — conquer the cotton fortress and discover the ancient city! The only such place in the world! A miracle of nature and mysterious Hierapolis. It is a unique trip, combining the admiration of nature with history. Pamukkale, which means a white fortress, is located 20 km from the city of Denizla and is a phenomenon on a global scale. Here you will find not only unique geological formations, but also the ruins of ancient Hierapolis - a sacred city with the largest necropolis of antiquity, with more than 1200 tombs. Pamukkale is first of all a miracle of nature. Springs from the ground with the temperature of 36.5°C run down from a height of 100 meters, forming limestone cascades and pools. Here are creamy stalactites that are formed when water flows through the pools. When strolling along the white terraces you can also admire the beautiful views. Route: a drive to Pamukkale (approx. 3.5-4 hours). Visiting the ruins of Hierapolis: rhe Theater, the Temple of Apollo, the basilica, the ancient agora (market square), the necropolis. Free time on the terraces of Pamukkale. Price - approx. 49 EUR.

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.