Day 1. Istanbul
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Arrived at 3pm at Spinel hotel in Sultanahmet. Hotel below main buzz of Old city in a bit of a dodgy area down the hill. So at first we thought we should move. But once we walked around we realized itWeiterlesen
Istanbul
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Breakfast on the rooftop with gorgeous views. Typical menu of breads, olives, cheeses, watermelon, spring rolls, eggs etc.
Crossed the river by tram to go Vintage clothes shopping near Taksim. TheyWeiterlesen
More of Hagia Sofia
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More of Hagia Sofia
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Turkish Baths
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Turkish baths - girls went to ancient Turkish baths. Steam room on marble slabs for 30 minutes. You then are naked and given a full body scrub until your skin is flaking off in rolls. The TurkishWeiterlesen
Basilica Cisterna
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Explored the underground water reserves - Basilica Cisterna. Water was brought 18km from the first regions by aquaducts and stored underground.
We dressed up as the Sultan and his harem :)
Dinner at Turk Art restaurant
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Went back to Turk Art again for dinner - it was so good that we couldn’t leave before the whole family had tried it. Gorgeous view and stunning food
Turk Art restaurant
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Travelled Istanbul to Antalya
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Woke up and packed. Then went out to buy Turkish ice cream. Flew to Antalya.
Iskele restaurant in Antalya
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Walked through the old town and then found a stunning dinner spot at Harbour at Iskele restaurant
Meze platter the best so far, and the Yoghurt lamb kebab was probably the best food Carmen has everWeiterlesen
Antalya
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Spent the morning swimming at our favourite beach, in Antalya. Cost us 20 Turkish Lire each (R60) access to the beach for the day. We came here 3 years ago and made sure that we returned this holiday.
More of beach at Antalya
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Kas
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Booked into Nur Hotel in Kas at 6pm.
Swam and then headed out for supper
Dinner at Cinarlar restaurant in Kas
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This town is gorgeous. We loved Antalya until we came to Kas! Magical town with cobblestone streets, so many funky, arty restaurants great vibe.
We had a lovely dinner at Cinarlar, which was madeWeiterlesen
Debbie Le Grange
Our waiter was one of 9 Brothers and 2 sisters whose family owns the restaurant. Gave us free starters.
A day in Kas
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Charne and Nardus went mongoosing while Carmen and Debbie relaxed by the pool and read.
Then we all went swimming in the sea at Cinarlar Beach right next to the hotel. This beach is one of the mostWeiterlesen
Friday market in Kas
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Walked to the Friday market and bought the girls sports clothes.
Dinner in Kas
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Out to dinner at restaurant by the Waterfront in main market Square area
Day trip Kas to Kekova
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Started at Ucagiz
1. Aquarium bay
2. Hamidiye koyu (part of Kekova Island)
3. Sunken city (part of of Kekova Island)
Daytrip from Kas to Kekova
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4. Pirates cave
5. Simena (castle) Kale koy
6. Last stop for swim
Dinner at Mexican restaurant Viva in Kas
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More pics at Viva Kas
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The most gorgeous setting. A must do for drinks at sunset. Food was nice but not outstanding. But the setting overlooking the sea is worth it.
Daytrip from kas to gorge
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Booked day trip to Saklikent gorge with many stops.
Best trip!
Amazing value for 120TL (R360) each - you leave at 9.30, visit all these amazing places, including so much stunning food, and back homeWeiterlesen
First stop little village Umzumlu
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Little village famous for grapes. stopped for pancakes with Feta or with spinach and mint. Grapes here grown with thick skins that you don't eat. They last for 6 months. Best olives brown here too.
Water fights along the way
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Hidden Paradise Waterfall
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