Peaceful Olympos – RY Marketplace

by maximios • Travelling

– Explore Olympos ancient city (in Antalya) and enjoy the wonderful beaches
– Boat trip in Kekova
– Visit St. Nicholas Church in Demre and the ancient city of Myra

Olympos has one of the finest beaches in Antalya and is home to an ancient city dating back to the 3rd century BC. The beach is one of the most important nesting areas for the sea turtles (Caretta carettas). The walking trail to the famous 3 km long beach passes through the ancient site. Olympos is part of the Beydağları National Park and at the same time a protected archeological site.

Over the past 15 years, Olympos has become a popular destination. It is known as backpackers’ paradise. Due to the protection status of the area, concrete buildings are not allowed and simple bungalows and wooden houses are the only options to accommodate people. Relaxing under the shade of orange trees and leaving the city hustle and bustle behind… This is what Olympos is about. At night, a short car ride and an easy hike take you to Chimera, where small natural fires burn in the rocks. (OPTIONAL)

Kekova Island and surrounding beautiful bays offer one of the finest swimming experiences in Medditerranean. You may even find yourself swimming with a sea turtle. You will discover Kaleköy which is only accessible from the sea.

St. Nicholas of Myra a.k.a. Santa Claus lived in Myra as a bishop and was buried at St. Nicholas Church in Demre. Ancient city of Myra and St. Nicholas Museum are in the itenary of this trip.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Anyone who wants to enjoy Medditerranean sea in August and interested in history, archeology.

Itinerary

Day 1 – 23rd of September Saturday

Fly to Antalya from Istanbul in the morning. Then 90 minutes road journey to the Olympos Valley. Enjoy the afternoon at the beach and relax or party at night.

Day 2 – 24th of September Sunday
Travel to Demre for the boat trip in Kekova. which is known for its cleanest waters as well as the historical locations underwater and on land. Visit St. Nicholas Church and ancient city of Myra on the way back.

Day 3 – 25th of September Monday Visit the ancient city of Olympos and/or relax at the beach. Departure from Olympos to Antalya at afternoon then fly back to Istanbul.
What’s Included
– 2 days accommodation in a private or shared bungalow – Open buffet breakfasts and dinners are included without drinks. – Transfers from Kadıkoy to SAW airport, Antalya airport to Olympos, Olympos to Demre and back. – Boat trip with lunch. What’s Not Included
– Entrance fees to museums, beaches and sites.
– Lunches – Drinks.
– Tips and gratuities.
– Flights.
– Chimera walk.
– Anything not mentioned above
Know Before You Go
– Minimum Needed: 5 people
– Maximum Capacity: 8 people
– Booking Deadline: 5 days before the trip
– Weather Dependent: No – Seprember is one of the best month to be in Olympos and the sea temperature is around 27-28 degrees Celcius. If the weather is rainy or windy it will be difficult to swim and do the boat trip. In this case, boat trip cost will be refunded.
– Difficulty Level: Easy – no experience necessary.
– Special Clothing Required: Swimwear, sun glasses, one walking shoes and one warm cloth for the nights.
– Special Dietary Restrictions: All dietary needs catered
– Extra Cash: Needed for tipping or additional services
– Please be reminded that the order of activities may change due to weather conditions and availability of visits. – Recommended flights:

Outbound: 23rd of September Saturday

8:40 AM from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Antalya airport (AYT) via Pegasus PC2006

Inbound: 25th of September Monday
10:10 PM from Antalya airport (AYT) to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) via Pegasus PC2023
What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]

After 24 hours & before the booking deadline

A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]

After the booking deadline

By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

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Can I book for a friend / family member?

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I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

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If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

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I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

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