We start to collect our group at 8:00am and aim to depart from Didim around 8:30am to Bafa Lake. After 45minutes we will arrive at Kapıkırı Village and go to Athena Temple, though there's not much left that remains, just 3 walls. But you will notice the difference of the type of stone bricks that were used and is said to be around 2000 yrs old. Then we'll make our way to the restaurant just a short distance from Athena Temple in Kapıkırı where you will enjoy the Traditional Turkish Open-Buffet Village Breakfast. Then after the delicious breakfast, we will walk a little to visit the ruins of a castle.
Afterwards, we will walk down to the lake where you will see the remains of an old Monastery on a small island just a short distance from the shore and can walk around, take photos, sit for a while and enjoy the peacefulness while watching the wildlife. You will most likely see cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, chickens, cats and dogs while you are on walk-about. Another thing you will most definitely see are the village women who make jewellery, bracelets, scarves and more by hand, for souvenirs for the tourists to buy that visit Bafa Lake.
During the trip you will see the antic relics of Heraklia on the small islands. Bafa Lake was once a gulf of the Aegean Sea, until the classical period, when the sea passage was gradually closed by the alluvial mass brought by the Büyük Menderes River. The gulf, and later the lake, was named Latmos in antiquity. Being separated from the sea, some would say it it has warmer water.
You can take a rest and sit in the cafe for a drink and something to eat if you wish. Then after enjoying a great day out it will be time to return to Didim.
*Comfortable fully air-conditioned van
*Tips for driver
**The minimum number of participants is 4 person.
We kindly request our guest to be ready 10 (ten) minutes before departure time. Guest are to be promity on time at the meet-points given by tour guide. Tours will be proceed without waiting delayers.
Payment of deposit and final payment are agreed with the operator, on tours where it's possible to pay on departure (at the coach or boat), we will invoice all reservations with no-shows.
The amount on the invoice will be the same as the amount on the reservation. AII bookings are binding!
We will make every effort to operate ali programs as disclosed in this brochure. However, circumstances beyond our control may arise which would require an adjustment to the tour, its inclusions or the staff accompanying the trip. We will do all that is possible to avoid such changes but we must reserve the right to make such modifications.
Modes of transportation and itinerary routings may change based on the number of passengers on a departure.
More than one trip leader or host may accompany you on your guided itinerary. Problems beyond our control (such as civil unrest or acts of nature) may force a change in itinerary.
In the event of circumstances over which we have no control and which could not be foreseen at the time the booking was taken, such as war or state of war, natural disaster, epidemic, industrial disputes and similar circumstances (force majeure) which make it difficult or inadvisable to operate the tour. The operator shall notify the customer of the cancellation as soon as possible. lf a tour is cancelled, the customer is entitled to a full refund of the price of the tour.
Lost Items
We are not responsible for lost items, so please take care of personal items. Complaints in connection with accommodation, meals, drivers ete. must be made immediately to the tour operator's local representative.
Cancellations
After initial booking any cancellation requires medical certifıcate or will incur 50% of the tour. No refunds are available within 24 hours of the tour.
No shows
Please be aware that in case of any no show situation there will be no refund payment to the clients.
This agreement has been updated on 26/01/2016 15:00:00