MARMARIS TOUR ON FOOT
The indented and protruded coastline of the Aegean Shore has been preferred by the sailors for a long time. The beautiful peninsulas that extend into the backsides where almost no one exists can only be discovered by traveling on foot. The back site with unmatched plant cover would be ideal for both resting and traveling throughout beach and mountain walks. The desolate bays at the linking point of the mountainous area and the seaside could be reached just by the boats or on foot. These bays had presented suitable shelters for the smugglers and the pirates once upon a time. Exploring the silent witnesses of the past takes us to a fascinating atmosphere surrounded by the legends. Those untouched and mysterious Mediterranean scenes also include the naïve spirit of the ordinary farmers within a sensitive hospitality. And finally, dream-like and hidden bays for swimming and the traditional cuisine that presents an incredible variety will allow you an unforgettable holiday.

Walking times: Minimum 2, maximum 5 hours for the walks with average difficulty. Climb-up and climb-down distances between 400-800 meters. The ways are safe but preferable for the experienced walkers. Wrist level and rough-sole walking shoes will be required.

Itinerary:

1st Day (Monday): Arriving at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Meeting in the hotel; after saying "hello", KRAULAND, the guide of the walk will introduce you the walk program which will be held in the following days.

2nd Day (Tuesday): "Into the gardens of Bayır Mountain Village". This very enjoyable walk tour will take start at the magnificent waterfall of Turgut River. An easy forest path will lead us into the untouched nature and take to a legendary mountain panorama. The road that linked the coasts once is now ornamented with orchids and countless local plants. Getting closer to the top point of our walk, the mountain village Bayır, a rocky mountain plain, fruitful terrace gardens and a 2300 years-old plane tree will welcome us.
Climb-up: approximately 300 meters uphill; Climb-down: approximately 300 meters downhill; Distance: approximately 8 km; Walking Time: 2-3 hours.

3rd Day (Wednesday): "A visit to the Monks of the Mountains". We will start our tour nearby by Içmeler and carry on to the house of monks which locates in the middle of the fascinating mountain nature. The way on which wood picked for the strawberries allows us a forest path to see our way easily. The open areas amongst the forest look as if displaying the mystic and thousands years age history. When looked down from the top, the excellent view of Içmeler and Marmaris bays can be seen. While walking on the paths, we meet the shepherds with their herds who represent the quietness of the rural life. In the end of our walk, we look back the high plateaus which present the beauty of the peaceful life that we never want to leave. Consequently, we meet the ordinary farms and the houses in which happy people live.
Climb-up: approximately 500 meters uphill; Climb-down: approximately 500 meters downhill; Distance: approximately 9 km; Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

4th Day (Thursday): "Shining colors of the Aegean". The target point of our tour will be the fjord beach scene at the western part of Marmaris. After a short walk, we arrive at the old path that links Içmeler to Turunç. Throughout the rocky beach, it will be possible to witness the worth-seeing swinging of the sailing and fishing boats. The Aegean Sea shining in turquoise and sky-blue color invites us to have a cool dive. We will be able to enjoy swimming when we arrive at the attractive bay of Turunç. After having a swimming break the cook of Turkish cuisine will pamper our stomach. After having food, the fast boat will take us back to Marmaris.
Climb-up: approximately 300 meters uphill; Climb-down: approximately 300 meters downhill; Distance: approximately 11 km; Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

5th Day (Friday): "On the old paths of the smugglers". The start point of our tour will be Taşlıca, the little farm village, which presents magnificent views on the southern coastline. Flower fields and barren shrubberies create a fascinating contrast between the turquoise sea and the dull silver olive trees. The amazing rock shapes present the image of an unusual world within its peculiar beauty. When we arrive at the farthest point of south, we meet the marvelous scene of Rodos Island. We will meet the farmers and the shepherds feeding their herds, and realize the difficulties of living a rural life. However, the group of walkers will be impressed by the friendship and hospitality of the rural people. Bozburun, a typical fishing village which had smugglers and pirates in the past, will be the ideal finish point of our tour.
Climb-up: approximately 250 meters uphill; Climb-down: approximately 250 meters downhill; Distance: approximately 8 km; Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

6th Day (Saturday): "Ruins of Caunos". Today, the start point of our tour will be the paradise laying around Dalyan city which exists at the end of the flows of Köyceğiz Lake, and is renowned for its sea-sables, sheatfish and turtle beds. A river flowing among the witnesses of an almost forgotten history, accompanied with a fascinating scene will form the background of our walk tour. There is no need to explain the beauty of the historical ruins, rock graves and the historical port hole. When we look on the view of the Theatre, it becomes nonsense to discuss whether the legendary King of Caunos was a historical fact or just a fictional story. At the top of the Acropolis Hill, an impressive sea and back-site scene welcomes us. A marvelous, untouched bay will be the end point of today's tour. A fisher boat will take us back to Dalyan through a river delta full of reeds.
Climb-up: approximately 500 meters uphill; Climb-down: approximately 500 meters downhill; Distance: approximately 14 km; Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

7th Day (Sunday): Final. We present the last day of the walk program as a free time to let you spend your day however you want. You may do whatever you want; you may travel the sightseeing places, have a sunbath, or make shopping around the city. Before concluding this peaceful, impressive and adventurous walking week, you will be at the Hotel in the evening and take the Baptism Diplomas in order to plant the fresh sapling trees.
8th Day (Monday): Departure. After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to return home, or you may carry on your travel in Turkey.

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