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Aegean Coast Holidays

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About AEGEAN COAST

The Aegean history carries layers of mist and time with the glory of the Trojan War, sung by Homer and visible through its ruins at Hisarlik. Along this coast we see the kingdoms of the Carians, whose King Mausolus died after his revolt against the Persians. His tomb at Halicarnassus, built by his wife, is one of the wonders of the ancient world. These kingdoms also produced King Midas of the ‘golden touch’. The great Library of Pergamum was later said to have been taken by Mark Anthony to compensate Cleopatra for the loss of her burnt library at Alexandria; covering 4000 years of history is the glory of sun, sand, sea and stunning beaches. Pamukkale (cotton-castles) is the site of the stunning calcium-laden mineral springs and St. John wrote the fourth-gospel at Ephesus. The Aegean Cost is another delight in the rich mosaic that is Turkey.

AEGEAN COAST

  • The Temple of Artemis in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus
  • Visit Troy, the site of the famous Trojan War
  • Pamukkale, Cotton Castle with its natural thermal spa


AEGEAN COAST

  • Visit the picturesque old Greek village of Sirince
  • The World War 1 battlefield of Gallipoli
  • Pergamom, Turkey’s own ancient Greek city


AEGEAN COAST

  • Go scuba diving in the warm waters of Kusadasi
  • Board a gulet and head to, Black Island and Donkey Island
  • Visit a Turkish Hamam for a full body scrub

Gullu Konaklari (Sirince) Boutique

fr: £629 - 7nts/BB


LuxuryGullu Konaklari (Sirince)
Warm Turkish hospitality. An old style hotel close to the famous Pamukkale cotton mountains with an indoor thermal spa.

Rooms: 12 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 70km from Izmir Airport
  • Mansion Restaurant
  • beautifully landscaped grounds for relaxing

Collosae Thermal Spa (Pamukkale) ****

fr: £729 - 7nts/HB


LuxuryCollosae Thermal Spa (Pamukkale)
An traditional hotel set in lovely gardens with thermal pools and a large central pool, conveniently close to the Pamukkale springs.

Rooms: 231 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: HB
Transfer Time: approx. 225km from Izmir airport
  • Hotel Restaurant & Bar
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa & Thermal centre

Sisus Hotel (Cesme) ****

fr: £489 - 7nts/HB


LuxurySisus Hotel (Cesme)
A extensive modern hotel classic design with a wide range of facilities including an extensive spa and a private beach.

Rooms: 51 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: HB
Transfer Time: approx. 110km drive from Izmir airport
  • 2 Restaurants & 3 Bars
  • Outdoor pool
  • H2O Spa

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa (Cesme) *****

Price On Request


LuxuryRadisson Blu Resort & Spa (Cesme)
A contemporary, stylish, beach front hotel with an extensive spa and large pool. Relaxed atmosphere and trendy design.

Rooms: 312 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: HB
Transfer Time: approx. 90km from the airport
  • 2 Restaurants & 3 Bars
  • Indoor and outdoor pool
  • Large Dulcis Thermal Spa & Hammam

Charisma Deluxe (Kusadasi) *****

fr: £449 - 7nts/BB


LuxuryCharisma Deluxe (Kusadasi)
The Hotel has beautiful views of the Aegean Sea, contemporary in design with a great spa, warm hospitality and close to town.

Rooms: 133 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB/HB
Transfer Time: approx. 70km from Izmir airport
  • 2 Restaurants, patisserie & refreshments
  • Outdoor swimming pool(summer) & indoor pool
  • Private decking by the sea

La Vista Boutique (Kusadasi) Boutique

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LuxuryLa Vista Boutique (Kusadasi)
A stylish and modern hotel with amazing sea views and an intimate feel, in a charming coastal town.

Rooms: 9 Rooms & 30 Suites Meal Plans: BB/HB
Transfer Time: approx. 1 hr drive to Izmir airport
  • Balikci a lar carte Restaurant
  • Outdoor infinity pool
  • Spa facilities

Swissotel Grand Efes (Izmir) *****

fr: £779 - 7nts/BB


LuxurySwissotel Grand Efes (Izmir)
A fashionable modern & comfortable hotel set in large gardens. Urban chic and stylish with a wonderful choice of dining.

Rooms: 402 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 15 km away from The Izmir (Adnan Menderes) International Airport
  • 3 Restaurants & 1 Bar
  • Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
  • Amrita Spa treatments

Ephesus

fr. £63 per person


Ephesus
Full day excursion (with lunch) to the ancient Roman city of Ephesus. This city is so well preserved; it’s easy to imagine the crowds that gathered in the streets 2,000 years ago. Visit the Celsus Library and the Great Theatre where St. Paul once preached.

Pamukkale

fr. £45 per person


Pamukkale
Full day tour (with lunch) visiting Pamukkale (‘Cotton Castle’), a unique, magical and a spectacular natural site. The cascade of calcium pools dominate the hillside, and take a dip in Aphrodite’s pool with its magical healing powers.

Pergamum

fr. £69 per person


Pergamum
Full day (with lunch) visit to the city of ancient Pergamum created by the newly-founded royal dynasty in the mid-third century. Explore the Asklepieion, Red Hall, the stadium, a Roman Bridge and the extensive remains of the upper town.

Sirince & Mary’s House

fr. £165 per person


Sirince & Mary’s House
Private full day tour (with lunch) to the beautiful town of Sirince filled with old Ottoman houses. The town is known for its wines including fruit wines. Next visit what is believed to have once been the house of the Virgin Mary.

Troy

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Troy
Private tour to the ancient city of Troy, site of the Trojan War and made famous by Helen of Troy, the Trojan Horse and Homer’s Iliad. The legendary site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bookable locally.

Turkish Night

fr. £59 per person


Turkish Night
Evening excursion to see folk acts and belly dancers while enjoying a three course meal. Head to the Caravanserail in Kusadasi where you will spend the evening being entertained while you enjoy your meal, local beer, wine and soft drinks. Dinner and drinks included.

AEGEAN COAST

  • E-Antepli Restaurant was started in Gaziantep in 1972 and is now situated in Kusadasi. This friendly, family run restaurant and serves rich south eastern Turkish dishes.
  • Visit the ancient city of Ephesus an ancient Greek, and then ancient Roman city once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Pay a visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince, 30km from Kusadasi. A picturesque village with small cafes and wine houses and magnificent views. Try the traditional Turkish pancakes known as ‘gozleme’.
  • Take a dip in the Cave of Zeus. Hidden away the entrance to the National Park, the sparkling clear mineral water inside the cave makes it a perfect place to swim. It’s very cold during the summer and is a welcome relief from the searing heat.
  • We recommend you to visit Kumrucu Sevki in Ilica – Çesme. Ilica has the best kumru (Turkish-style panini) around and Kumrucu Sevki has the best reputation. Founded in 1972 by the Arif and Sevki Çilek brothers as a small kiosk in front of their father’s cafeteria and open 24 hours a day.
  • Try Cop Sis! Small pieces of marinated lamb skewered onto a stick with lamb fat on each end and then grilled. Served with grilled onion, tomato, green pepper and Lavash Bread. One of the best places is Topcu with branches in Cesme and Izmir.
  • Visit Çesme Castle built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1508. Inside the Castle, there is a museum and the grounds are also used for the International Cesme Music Festival which is held between July 2-7 every year.
  • The Mastic Trees of Cesme were discovered 6000 years ago. Raki (alcoholic drink) is flavoured with mastic and Mastic Jelly is made from these trees. The doctors of ancient Greece made a variety of medicines from the plant for rabies, snake-bites, stomach liver and intestinal conditions.
  • Take in some WW1 history with a trip to the battlefield of Gallipoli. Today Gallipoli is peaceful and covered in scrubby brush, pine forests and fields. If you wish to visit Gallipoli you will likely need to spend the night in the town of Cannakale.


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