Lake Karacaoren Boat Cruise and Visit to Karatas Cave

Side, Turkey
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Overview
Languages
German, English
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What To Expect

Take some of Turkey's top beauty spots, then mix in a farmers' market, a cooking demo and hanging out with a famous tea lady, and you're in for a 100% Turkish experience. You'll also cool off at scenic Lake Karacaören and explore Karatas Cave after a lakeside lunch. Muzaffer, one of our guides, says, ‘As a local, it's one of my favourite places to guide tours in. It's got spectacular nature, great food, real Turkish shopping and a relaxing boat ride in tranquillity.'We'll get into the groove by visiting a farmers' market. It's a great opportunity to mingle with the locals as they eye the stalls laden with fresh produce from the surrounding countryside. Then it's on to Lake Karacaören, hemmed in by a vegetation-clad canyon, known locally as the Amber Canyon. You'll glide across the water in an eco-friendly, solar-powered boat. You'll also get the chance to dive in for a swim.Dry off and there's a demonstration of traditional cooking for lunch followed by the opportunity to meet a famous tea lady. She's a true character and something of a local legend. We'll round off the tour with a visit to Karatas Cave. Explore its maze of underground passages, see the subterranean pool and learn the legend of Elif and Kerim – Turkey's own Romeo and Juliet – who hid from their families in the cave. Locals also believe the cave's mud has healing properties. For every sale of this experience, there's a donation to CYDD, a charity that helps in the education of underprivileged children in Turkey.

What to remember

Important info

  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • Swim stop during summer months only
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Drinks not included
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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What's included
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Transport. Guide. Lunch. Boat cruise. Exclusive TUI itinerary
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Highlights

Browse the stalls and mingle with the locals at a farmers' market. Solar-powered boat ride on Lake Karacaören with swim stop. Turkish cooking demonstration and meeting with famed local tea lady. Visit Karatas Cave and learn the legend of runaway lovers Elif and Kerim. Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its people

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S