Rich in history, Turkey's Mediterranean coast provides a beautiful backdrop to this action-packed multi-activity family holiday. We begin our adventure with the ancient site of Kaunos, mud baths and loggerhead turtles.. Next, we explore the Saklient Canyon, a huge gorge cut out of the mountains high above Fethiye, before finishing off the day with a visit to the Ancient City of Xanthos and the chance of a swim at the amazing Patara Beach. After transferring to Kas, a former fishing village that still retains its charm, we enjoy a sea-kayak expedition - look out for secret coves where we can stop to swim and take lunch!  We then get a bird's eye view of the sea from the high mountain village of Gokceoren, as we spend the day walking from Saribelen to the village of Seyrat. The adventure continues with a day of mountain biking on the Kas peninsula - challenging climbs and some big downhills, as we ride a mix of tracks through ancient forest. The grand finale of this exceptional itinerary is a boat trip - from the sea we can fully appreciate the dramatic coastline and reflect on the week's adventures. There'll be the chance to swim and snorkel from the boat and to enjoy a barbecue lunch, before returning to Kas for our farewell dinner in one its laid back restaurants. This is a superb adventure holiday for families with fit and active children of 12 years and above.

Day 1: Rendezvous at Dalyan Airport and transfer to the group hotel

Rendezvous at Dalyan Airport in the evening. KE Land only package services begin with a half-hour transfer to the group hotel in Dalyan. We arrive too late for dinner. Meals included: None

Day 2: Kaunos, mud baths & turtle beach

After breakfast we visit the impressive ancient town of Kaunos. Dating to the time of Alexander the Great and also an important sea port till the 10 th Century BC. Most famous for its rock cut tombs in the cliffs, the site also offers an Acropolis, a Greek theatre, Roman baths and Temples. After exploring this site we go to the Sultaniye Thermal Waters in Dalyan and cover ourselves in healing mud. We enjoy lunch at one of the river side restaurants before climbing aboard our boat for the afternoon. We travel down the coastline to Iztuzu beach where we find one of the main breeding grounds for the endangered loggerhead turtle. As well as seeing the turtles there is a small museum and centre for us to learn more about this incredible species. We then return to our hotel in Dalyan. Meals included: (BLD)

Day 3: Saklikent Canyon and on to Kas

After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to the nearby Saklikent Canyon, another spectacular limestone gorge that offers us the chance of a hike with a difference. The walls of the gorge are up to 300 metres high and there is 18 kilometres of gorge that can be explored. We will make only a short (one and a half hours) walk into one of the more accessible parts of the system, following the river bed, wading in places and sometimes making use of walkways. The canyon provides a cool haven on hot summer days and the water of the Esen River is rarely more than icy cold. Saklikent means 'hidden city' in Turkish and this whole system has only recently been opened up. With its cascading waterfalls and striking rock architecture, this is one of the most striking natural phenomena in the region. After our little adventure, we continue our journey to the ancient city of Xanthos, which was the capital city of the Lycian Federation and dates from as long ago as the 8th century BC. We will also spend some time at the amazing beach of Patara, before checking in at our hotel in Kas. (BLD)

Day 4: Sea kayaking

After a short transfer to the pretty port of Ucagiz, we will meet the sea kayaking team and be given our equipment for the day on the water - double kayaks, paddles, spraydecks, buoyancy aids and drybags. After a session of instruction, we set out into the lagoon to practice paddling. Then, we can extend our exploration across the channel to Kekova Island and the sheltered bay at Tersane where we will stop for a swim. Heading eastwards along the island's coast, we find a sunken city, visible below us through the clear water. Returning to the mainland at the idyllic village of Simena (only accessible by boat), we will paddle past the famous sarcophagus that stands in the harbour and back to Ucagiz. A fantastic 5-hour sea kayaking experience. Return to the hotel in Kas. (BLD)

Day 5: Hike to Gokceoren

As a taste of the excellent hiking of the 'Lycian Way' long distance footpath, we will walk the section from Saribelen to Gokceoren. Covering around 10 kilometres, this beautiful walk will take us on country roads and village paths, with the chance to meet local shepherds and their flocks. We will pass weirdly eroded rock formations and climb through wheat fields to a grassy plateau, with lots of wild flowers and occasional views down to the blue Mediterranean. There are also a number of ancient ruins on our walk, including rock-cut tombs. After 4 to 5 hours of walking, we reach Gokceoren and transfer back to the hotel in Kas. (BLD)

Day 6: A day of mountain biking

A short transfer takes us back up into the mountains to ride the Seyret Trail. We will be fitted with suitable mountain bikes and helmets, before setting off on easy trails through forests of cedar. There are a few challenging climbs in between the big downhills and our route provides us with lots of fine views of the Mediterranean and the Kas Peninsula. We will ride for around 20 kilometres, stopping off for a picnic lunch en route. Return to our hotel in Kas. (BLD)

Day 7: Boat trip from Kas

Taking a boat trip from the harbour in Kas is a great way to round off this excellent family adventure. From the sea, we can get a really good perspective on this dramatic and beautiful coastline. There will be plenty of opportunity for swimming and snorkelling from our boat, and we plan to enjoy a barbecue lunch before returning to Kas later in the afternoon. Kas is a great place to relax, with cafes and restaurants spilling out onto cobbled streets and a network of tiny back-alleys to explore. Overnight at our hotel in Kas. (BLD)

Day 8: Depart from Dalaman Airport

We have an early start from the hotel, for the transfer to Dalaman Airport, where KE Land Only package services end. (B)

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