Ormana Village & Golden Cradle Cavern Tour
|Daily, 1 Destination |Starts from Muratpasa
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Duration
daily

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Scheduled

Age Requirement
0 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

Tour route map

Muratpasa

Pickup Time:

09:00

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Muratpasa

Dropoff Time:

17:00

Activities

DailyDiscoveryIn-depth CulturalSee Itinerary

Tour Overview

Get an in-depth look at the local life of the Taurus Mountains by visiting the most stunning and surprising sights of the Side region on this full-day guided excursion. Visit 3 intriguing historic Taurus villages, and see Turkey's famous button houses unique to this region, and visit the 650-year-old Ottoman-era mosque. You will also enjoy an amazing boat ride on the largest underground lake in the country with its picturesque cave formations. Tours include transportation in an air-conditioned minibus, tour guide and a wonderful lunch in the historic village of Taurus.

Highlights

  • Full-day guided excursion to the best natural, local and cultural attractions in the Taurus Mountains , Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy a scenic ride , Take an amazing boat tour on Turkey's largest underground lake , Join a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in a historic mountain village, and see the local Buttoned houses of the historic village

Itinerary

Welcome to Turkey.Meet with TravelShop Booking staff.. Get picked up from the hotel between 08:30 and 9:00 am and drive away from the resort up to the Taurus mountains. This tour is conducted in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus and accompanied by a professional local guide. First stop at Avasun village located 900 metres above sea level. This place is also called a village of bay leaves. Continue to altitude of 1200 metres and stop for a stunning view over the Green Canyon and Green Lake. On arrival to the second village, called Ürünlü, learn about the history of unique button houses. These old buildings give a special charm and authenticity to the area. Enjoy a 30 minutes tea/coffee break at a traditional house before the adventure part of the excursion. Visit the Altinbesik Cave National Park and its main attraction - the Golden Cradle Cavern. It can be visited from the first level by boat. So get ready for an exciting boat ride on a subterranean lake, the largest one in Turkey. Amazing cave formations (stalagmites, stalactites) can be seen. Next place to visit is Ormana village, also famous for its button houses and unspoiled nature. Enjoy delicious lunch at a local restaurant. You can choose cooked chicken or baked fish, all drinks extra. Continue to Sarihacilar köyü, a village on the Silk Road. This is a place with more than 800 years history. Visit a traditional village house and a 650 years old Ottoman mosque. Your exciting tour to the heart of Taurus ends with a hotel drop-off. Approximate time of arrival is 5:00 pm. After the tour, transfer back Airport or hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Lunch at the Mountain

Pick up and drop off from hotels in Side and around Side

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

All the hotels in Side region. All the hotels in Gündoğdu, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Kumköy, Side, Tireyengöl, Sorgun

Guided Ormana Village & Golden Cradle Cavern Tour

Entrance and boat trip in the cave

Excluded

International or Domestic flights

Insurance: All types

Drinks during the excursion

Personal expenses

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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