? Stay in Kas, a small harbour town with an easy-going charm
- Enjoy Turkey's best coastline and finest mountain scenery
- Canoe the Xanthos River to the golden sands of Patara

Kas & Ancient Antiphellus
We stay at the conveniently located Club Phellos, right at the heart of Kas. Within easy walking distance are the market, the laid back town square and the scattered remains of ancient Antiphellus: some free-standing and rock-cut Lycian tombs and a wonderfully located Hellenistic theatre, surrounded by olive groves and with views across the bay. Kas is a great place to relax: restaurants, bars and low-key cafes spill out onto cobbled streets, a network of tiny back-alleys are fun to explore, and there are two small beaches close to the hotel.

Paddle to Patara...
After a day spent swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters around Kas, we venture inland to Xanthos, once the provincial capital of this ancient land. From here we paddle gently downstream in our river canoes, passing tranquil and unspoilt rural backwaters along the way, and emerge at Patara Beach. This 18km stretch of golden sand is a protected nesting site for the giant loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, and one of Turkey's best known beaches. We enjoy a well-earned swim before returning to our hotel.

... & Kayak to Kekova
We head for the hills in an exploration of the hinterland; pine forests, rushing streams, shady glades and tiny, charming villages where the pattern of life has remained almost untouched for centuries. Next we kayak, in Kekova Sound, visiting the underwater and partially submerged ruins of Kekova Island and pretty Simena (please note that smaller children may prefer to travel - accompanied by an adult - on the support boat instead). Simena itself is a tiny village accessible only by footpath or from the sea, where laneways link flower-garlanded stone cottages. Its hilltop castle affords breathtaking views of the region and the route of our kayak voyage.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Dalaman; transfer to Kas. 2 Full-day boat trip from Kas; with swimming, snorkelling, barbecue lunch. 3 Drive into Taurus foothills; visit villages, short exploratory walks, typical Turkish lunch in village house. 4 Free day in Kas; optional day trip to Greek island of Meis. 5 Drive to Xanthos and visit site; canoe from Xanthos to Patara, with picnic lunch en route; swimming at Patara. 6 Optional visit to ancient Myra and Church of St Nicholas; PM free in Kas, with optional scuba diving. 7 Sea-kayak from Ucagiz to Kekova Island and Simena. 8 Transfer Dalaman where tour ends. Note: Activities may follow a different sequence to the itinerary outlined above, depending on weather and other operational factors.

Accommodation: 7nts hotel at the Club Phellos in standard accommodation - see dossier for details; 7 breakfasts & 3 lunches included.
Transport: Bus/Boat/Canoe/On Foot/ Sea Kayak.
Comment: An exciting and flexible activity-based week, with relatively little travelling involved. Most activities are included but others (eg. scuba diving) are left optional.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus local guides, boatmen, qualified canoe and kayak instructors, and driver(s).
Trip Reference: FLL