Sarıgerme Tours

Turkey is famous for its bazaars and beaches and on this trip you can enjoy both. First up is Fethiye Gold Centre, a shopping complex devoted to gleaming gold and jewellery. Snap up some ready-made trinkets or get a special piece made to order. Then it's on to Fethiye weekly market, where you can indulge in some retail therapy. Work your way through the countless stands stacked with exotic spices, leather bags, rugs and ceramics and remember to haggle to ensure you bag some bargains. After that you'll be ready to relax, so it's off to Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon. This famous spot features on many a Turkey postcard and is a real beauty.

The ancient world and old ways come to life during this small group tour to Ephesus and Sirince. You'll travel into sun-soaked hills to discover one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. At Ephesus, you'll admire historical buildings, including the famous Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and more. It's a little less ancient but a sense of yesteryear permeates in Sirince. Here you'll have lunch at a typical restaurant before enjoying some free time to stroll along the town's cobbled streets. On the way back, you'll stop at a ceramic centre where you can browse local handmade pottery.

If you fancy a change of scenery one evening, then this tour will have you covered. You'll explore the famed Dalyan Delta – visiting the turtle rescue centre, Iztuzu Beach and seeing the Lycian Tombs on a sunset boat trip. First up will be a stop at the turtle rescue centre followed by some free time at Iztuzu Beach, where loggerhead turtles come and nest every year. Then, explore the market town of Dalyan while you work up an appetite for dinner, which will be served at a riverside restaurant. And to end the evening you'll take a tranquil boat ride for a look at the Lycian tombs carved into the rock face thousands of years ago.

This is our ultimate Dalyan tour – and it's easy to see why. First on your to-do list is an eco-friendly cruise on the River Dalyan where you'll cruise past the ancient Lycian Rock Tombs dating back to 400 BC. Here, you'll have an hour to explore a bazaar. It's a traditional set-up so expect heaps of fruit and vegetables. Iztuzu Beach is the icing on the cake. On this long, sandy strand, we'll drop by a turtle sanctuary that rescues and treats injured turtles. You'll also have free time for swimming or sunbathing.

One of the most popular trips in Turkey, the Twelve Islands cruise is an opportunity to explore in a traditional gulet the many beautiful and varied islands that are dotted like jewels around Gocek. Swim stops pepper the day, giving you a closer look at ancient Boynuzbuku and hilly Zeytin. Tersane is the biggest of the islands. Back in Ottoman times, it was famous for its shipbuilding, but nowadays the hills are scattered with sun-bleached ruins. Your voyage also squeezes in a couple of re-fuelling stops, including lunch and a coffee break, and time for a swim and to explore on land.

Dotted with islands and coves, and some crystal-clear water between, Gocek Bay is an enchanting place for a boat trip – especially at sunset. Setting off later in the day means you'll get to enjoy the last of the sunshine followed by a postcard-worthy sunset. Your captain will drop anchor along the way so you can take a dip in the inviting water before your on-board dinner is served. What's more, beer, wine and soft drinks will be on tap throughout the evening, so you can sit back and watch the scenery and sunset unfold. You'll have plenty of space to stretch out, too, with a maximum of only 25 guests on board the boat.

Istanbul is where Europe and Asia collide, and where the past and present meet. On arrival, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the old town before heading to the Blue Mosque to admire the tiles that adorn its vast prayer hall. Next up is the Hippodrome – the site of ancient chariot races – where you'll see the German Fountain, Serpent Column and more. After free time for lunch, you'll explore the Topkapi Palace where the Ottoman sultans lived – it's packed with crown jewels and lavish rooms. Visit the Egyptian Bazaar and there's the option of a cruise on the Bosporus and dinner by the Galata Bridge before heading back to the airport.

Winding its way from Lake Koycegiz to the Agean, the River Dalyan is home to freshwater and loggerhead turtles. Leaving early morning, your eco boat will glide along the Dalyan, floating by reed beds towards Iztuzu Beach on the coast. Your skipper will slow down as we pass the ancient Lycian tombs, carved into cliff faces thousands of years ago. Next, hop on a coach and head for Iztuzu Beach, where you might glimpse some of the loggerheads that nest on its protected sands. Once we've arrived, you'll visit a turtle rescue centre and enjoy some free time on the beach.

If mucking about is your thing, then this is the tour for you – it's got oodles of fun. First, we head to the Yuvarlakçay Water Garden where shaded trees and ice-cool cascades offer a refreshing escape from the coastal heat. Stroll through the gardens or take a swim before heading to Krater Mud Fun Park. Plunge into the natural mud baths for a spa treatment, challenge your family and friends to the mud adventure course or cool off in the eco pool. After lunch, we'll hit the road to Iztuzu Beach Turtle Rescue Centre. After learning all about the endangered loggerhead turtles that breed here, you'll have free time to relax on the golden sands.

Spend the morning exploring a world below the waves with a scuba diving experience that's perfect for beginners. Meet with your PADI-qualified instructors and hop aboard a boat. We'll head for the shallows where you'll learn all the basics before taking the plunge in deeper waters. With a guide by your side, beginners and experienced divers alike will see darting shoals of fish, multi-coloured marine life and perhaps even octopus, eels and parrotfish hiding in the rocks. Dry off back on board and you can catch a few rays on deck as you sail back to shore following your underwater adventure.

Want an adrenaline rush like no other? Then get ready to paraglide over the Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz. You'll feel the cool mountain breezes as you drive up Mt Babadag. This 1,700-metre peak looms over the lagoon and is the launch pad for your flight. After a how-to session, zip into a flying suit and hook up to your parachute. Then it's time for you and your pilot to take the run up and launch into the air. Look down and all you'll see are your toes, the Blue Lagoon, white beaches and the green slopes below. You'll feel like a bird, gliding peacefully on the warm currents and you're allowed to take photos during the descent too.

Rumour has it Cleopatra used to be a regular at the Dalyan mud baths. It's the healing properties that puts them on the region's must-see list – the mud is supposed to completely revamp your skin. After showering off, you can have a dip in the natural sulphur pool, where the temperature hits a cosy 40°C. Rounding off the morning is a visit to the weekly market at Ortaca. Haggle for some tasty fruit or maybe find a nice souvenir to take home. It's a great chance to mingle with the locals.

Cast off on an adults-only cruise around Göcek for a day of sun, sea and snoozing. Set sail into the Aegean and you can soak up every inch of Göcek's gorgeous scenery as your skipper pilots you to some standout beauty spots. With plenty of space to top up your tan, you can relax on deck as we find the perfect place to drop anchor for a swim. Between dips in the water and catching a few rays, you can enjoy a drink or two from the open bar and fresh fruit served up by the crew. There's also a delicious lunch and dessert, followed by more time for swimming, sunbathing or snoozing in the shade.

If you fancy a full day of shopping, then a day in Marmaris will be just your thing. Start at a Marmaris Gold Centre, and you can eye up its trays of shiny gold and silver or order a piece to be specially made for you. As if that wasn't enough, we'll then drop you at Marmaris's bazaar where you'll have over three hours to scout around its hundreds of shops. Use your bartering skills to snap up Turkish carpets, exotic spices, hand-painted dishes and more. After free time to explore, it's off to a Turkish delight factory where you can add to your shopping haul with a box or two of these sugar-dusted treats.

This full day tour is a chance for thrill-seekers to conquer the bubbling whitewater rapids of the River Dalaman. Beginners, advanced and everyone in between can join in this whitewater rafting tour. A buffet breakfast will welcome you to the experience before being shown the equipment and given a lesson on rafting rules. Hit the water, and we'll raft downstream, navigating the turns and twists with your guide to help you. Take the chance to look up, and you'll find you're surrounded by forest scenery and wild nature. Then, once the adrenalin has worn off, you'll have lunch and pick out your photos and videos.