Rafting in Turkey Aegean

Turkey, with its rich natural resources and hundreds of rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports like rafting, canoeing, canyoning and water-skiing, while always respecting the cultural, historical and environmental qualities of the country. Turkey is one of the best country for river sports as kayaking canoeing and rafting. High mountains, long distance rivers, amazing green valleys and spectacular geography made Turkey a real paradise for rafting and nature lovers. Turkey has many rafting locations around the country, due to its size and mountainous terrain. As a professional outdoor and water sports company in Turkey we offer white water river rafting tours on a variety of different rivers throughout Turkey from scenic, introductory trips to exhilarating, technical white water adventures.

Kuşadası Aydın Turkey, with its rich natural resources and beautiful rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports like rafting, canoeing, river kayaking and water-skiing, while always respecting the cultural, historical and environmental qualities of the country. Kuşadası Aydın Turkey is one of the best city for river sports as kayaking canoeing canyoning riverside camping and rafting. High mountains, long distance rivers, amazing green valleys and spectacular geography made Kuşadası Turkey a real paradise for rafting and nature lovers. Kuşadası Aydın Turkey has many rafting locations around the region, due to its size and mountainous terrain. As a professional outdoor and water sports company in Kuşadası Aydın Turkey we offer white water river rafting tours on a variety of different rivers throughout province of Kuşadası Aydın Turkey from scenic, introductory trips to exhilarating, technical white water adventures.

Diving in Turkey / Kas

The divesites of Kas belong to the Top 100 diving destinations worldwide. This is because this area have an high amount of underwater life, combined with very clear water (up to 40 meter visibility) and beautiful underwater landscapes. Diving in Kas often remninds you of ancient times: Many very old amphoras and other ancient relicts ( many of them more than 2000 years old ) are waiting for your discovery !

There are around 30 different divesites in Kas , that are all reachable within max 20 minutes starting from the jetty of the divecenter. Diving in Kas/Turkey contains an huge amount of possibilities like wreck-diving, cave-diving, underwater canyons, a lot of stone reefs, swim-throughs & tunnels, nightdiving as well as underwater art exhibitions and many great places for swimming & snorcling. It is a great place for underwater photographers as well.

We do usually 2 divetrips a day . Sometimes, when it is a special, bit far away divesite, full daytrips are done as well. Because the divesites are not far away, the diving boats return to the harbour of Kas after each dive, which makes it easy for you in case, you just want to do one dive a day and don’t “waste” all time beeing all day on the boat.

The marine life : Barakuda, Stingrays, Sea-Turtles, rare Sea Slugs & Nudibranches, Dorades, Jackfishes, Soldierfishes, Octopusses, Cuttlefishes ( Sepia ), Stingrays, Muray-Eels, Trumpetfishes, many kinds of Brasses as well as huge Groupers of several kinds and many more amazing underwater lifeforms are to see regulary in this area.

Our diving center in Kas (sunDiving) is conform to highest safety standards and offer all needed periphery, combined with excellent and individual services, that make an unforgetable adventure out of your scubadiving vacation in Kas/Turkey. Hint: Check our online-guestbook for some customer’s reviews.

Diving courses of all kinds & levels you can do in Kas as well. If you want learn to dive : This is the right place for you ! Having the choice between CMAS, PADI, BARAKUDA is standard and the quality of courses is high. From the very first step ( Trial Dive ) up to the final scubadiving instructor exam, we offer the complete range of diving education possibilities. That includes of course as well speciality courses such as NITROX ( enriched air diving ), deep-diving, underwater-navigation, search & rescue, underwater photography, wreck-diving, cave-diving, night-diving and many more.

The common procedure is, to do an reservation for a diving package ( or diving course ) at first.

Pre-booked diving packages are of course extensible on site and our divecenter is flexible about, how you use your booked diving package, which means : You don’t have to do all dives within your booked package in one step. It is your holiday and we want you to have a good time 🙂

Please note : To come for scuba diving

to Kas ( Turkey ) without a reservation in advance is not recommended, because it may happen, that ( especially in summertime ) there will be no free place on the dive-boat for you.

Go Ephesus / Turkey

Your guide from Private Ephesus Tours can come and pick you up from the hotel that you stay in Izmir to go to Ephesus tour. But if you like to use public transportation, as a first you have to learn the way to go to Izmir bus station from the hotel that you stay to arrange a bus ticket to Selcuk or Kusadasi. You can also catch a taxi to go to big terminal for buses in Izmir. When you arrive Selcuk bus station you should take another mini-bus to the entrance of Ephesus which takes about 10 minutes ride. If you don’t mind to walk you can request to driver to stop near the lower gate of Ephesus on the way of Selcuk.

EPHESUS FROM KUSADASI
If you are staying in a hotel in Kusadasi;
Your guide from Private Ephesus Tours can come and pick you up from the hotel that you stay in Kusadasi to go to Ephesus tour. But if you like to use public transportation, as a first you have to learn the way to go to Friday Market Avenue or Kusadasi bus station from your hotel to catch a minibus to go to Selcuk. In Kusadasi there are white mini-buses, also called dolmuses which pass from almost each hotels’ front. Selcuk minibuses leave every half hour from Kusadasi and the ride takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive Selcuk bus station you should take another mini-bus to the entrance of Ephesus which takes about 10 minutes ride. If you don’t mind to walk you can request to driver to stop near the lower gate of Ephesus on the way of Selcuk.

EPHESUS FROM ISTANBUL
If you are in Istanbul and like to visit Ephesus:
There are numerous flights to Izmir from Istanbul during the day and very reasonably priced. Izmir has the nearest airport to Ephesus and in 1 hour planes can arrive there from Istanbul. Izmir airport doesn’t have much of a public transport option but some airlines provide free shuttle between Izmir airport and Selcuk. You can meet with your guide to go to Ephesus in Izmir Airport or in Selcuk which costs less. Private Ephesus Tours arranges a pickup service from both places for Ephesus tours. If you like to visit Ephesus by yourself from Selcuk you can catch a taxi to go to Ephesus or you can walk from town centre to Ephesus in 30 minutes.

There are no trains between Istanbul and Selcuk but there are intercity buses which are quite comfortable and frequent but it takes almost 10 hours. It is also possible to take a ferry from Istanbul to Bandirma, transfer to the train till Izmir and then take another train to Selcuk but both ways will be a very long and also exhausting day.

If you are TRAVELING BY CRUISE:
If your cruise ship docks in Kusadasi harbor or Izmir harbor you can easily visit Ephesus. It takes 20 minutes driving to Ephesus from Kusadasi port; 1 hour 15 minutes from Izmir port. Private Ephesus Tours can welcome you in both harbors to go the Ephesus but if you like to go by yourself you can catch a taxi from both ports but before you jump into one of the taxis you should agree on a price. Public transportation can take long time and can be confusing. Cruisers have limited time in ports so instead of spending all your day with waiting minibuses to arrive there, it’s better to arrange a private tour to Ephesus from local travel agencies before you come, latest one day ago.

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Go Pamukkale Turkey

Pamukkale is Turkey’s one of the most visited tourist attractions. Every year, over a million tourists visit this paradise. Pamukkale, literally meaning “Cotton Castle”, was once home to ancient Rome city Hierapolis. Pamukkale combines natural beauty and history in one place. Just 20 km away from City of Denizli, The Unesco World Heritage Site is not just an attraction for beautiful travertines but many come for wellness and also for beautifying effects of Pamukkale as well. Because Pamukkale has a warm climate throughout the year, visitors come to this land pretty much anytime they want.
1) Check out Pamukkale travertines, find out the legend about it and check out the weather and learn where it is.
2) Coming to Denizli is not just about visiting Pamukkale. Ancient civilizations built their cities in Denizli and you must check out cities like Laodicea, Tripolis and Hierapolis. Other than antique cities, when you visit Pamukkale, you should know that Denizli has a lot to offer. Waterfalls, caves, festivals and much are, are the things that should be on your to do list.
3) Transportation is a common question among travelers in Turkey. Good news, we’ve answered all of your questions here. Learn about how to get to Pamukkale from Denizli Cardak Airport, how to get to Pamukkale from cities like Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Alanya, Selcuk (Ephesus), Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum, Kusadasi and Cappadocia.

Bergin Tours aims to help you by sharing useful information about beautiful Pamukkale before you come here. You can find out about which transportation options are the best and and how to use them, best Pamukkale tours, history of Pamukkale and all the information you need!

Turkish foods everyone must try

Turkish cuisine is essentially modernized Ottoman cuisine. During the Ottoman period, food was at the center of the empire, with high-ranking commanders in the army holding secondary titles like Chief Cook, Baker and Pancake Maker (my personal favorite). The kitchen was a competitive environment where heated political debates took place and hundreds of the Sultans’ chefs dedicated themselves to their profession, creating and perfecting dishes for the palace.
Modern-day Turkish cuisine is a melting pot that fuses Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian cuisines and flavors.
Turkish cuisine is regional, varying greatly from one area to another. The cuisine of Istanbul, and the rest of the Aegean region, uses lighter spices with plenty of seafood and olive oil in the mix. The Black Sea region, also rich in seafood, is influenced by nearby Balkan and Slavic cuisine. The southeastern part of the country is meat central. Think döner (Turkish gyro,) kofte (meatballs) and kebap galore. Baklava also comes from the south (read more on baklava below.)
Each morning, Turks start the day with a hearty breakfast. Common fare includes eggs with sucuk (spicy beef pepperoni), beyaz peynir (sheep’s milk cheese), kaymak (thick, clotted cream) with raw honey smeared on a thick slice of bread and a chewy piece of simit (a bagel-like sesame ring). Turkish tea is served at breakfast, while coffee comes later in the day.
Meze are small hors d’oeuvres similar to Spanish tapas, usually served before a meal. Waiters present a large tray filled with a wide variety of small plates for you to choose from. Common meze include humus, barbunya pilaki (barotti beans stewed in olive oil) and various eggplant spreads.
Street food is more like a religion. Everything from salted, burp-less (seedless = no burping) cucumbers to Islak (wet) burgers are featured in the stalls. Keep your eyes peeled for kokoreç (lamb intestines sandwich, stuffed with sweetbreads, heart, lung and kidney). Trust us on this one and take the risk — you won’t regret it. Also look for pilav carts. If you spot a steaming cart loaded with rice pilaf, chickpeas and shredded chicken, that’s your cue to queue up fast, and get it while it lasts. Other staples include lahmacun (a round, paper-thin spicy sauce and ground lamb) and midye dolma (mussels stuffed with rice, cinammon and raisins).
Turkey has two national drinks, the first being a salted yogurt–based beverage that usually accompanies kebap or pilaf dishes. Give it a shot: You’ll be surprised by how refreshing it is. The second, more exciting drink, is rakı — also known as the lion’s drink. Popular throughout the region, with aliases such as ouzo or sambuka, this anis-flavored lion’s milk will make you forget all about your troubles. Possibly forever.
Turkish desserts are often split into two categories: dairy-based and non-dairy-based. Be sure not to miss the glorious tavuk göğsü, a sweet pudding made of milk and chicken. Yes, chicken, in a dessert — and it’s amazing. Non-dairy-based desserts include baklava, a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped pistachio or walnuts and sweetened with syrup. A heated debate with neighboring Greece about baklava ownership has gone on for centuries, and tends to make Turkish blood boil.

Holiday to TURKEY

Holiday to TURKEY

Whether you consider yourself a beach bum, a culture vulture or a culinary fanatic, Turkey holidays are guaranteed to fit your bill, serving up everything from white sandy beaches and secluded bays, to immense historical sites and wonderful cultural environments. Relaxation and exploration tend to go hand in hand in Turkey, from delving into the culture and comfort of a traditional Turkish bath to admiring the ancient ruins scattered before you as you dine on delicious Turkish grub.

 

Beach breaks come as consistently as city breaks across Turkey, ensuring the country boasts countless things to do for all manner of holidaymakers.

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When To Go..

Beach-friendly temperatures are par for the course in Turkey. Whichever part of the country you’re visiting, expect things to start hotting up around Easter – temperatures in the early 20s are common as early as April. By July, they’ve crept up to the 30°C mark – and they’ll often climb even higher. Plus, the summer months pack in a whopping 12 hours of sun a day. If you prefer things a bit cooler, autumn temperatures usually hover in the mid to high 20s, and there are still plenty of blue-sky days. Even in winter, you won’t need a hat and scarf – in Antalya, average temperatures are between 15 and 20°C. Expect a bit more rain at this time, though.

Long time Holiday

Planning a long stay holiday can be a daunting task. Choosing your location and your type of rental are two major issues that should be at the forefront of any holiday itinerary, but they become even more pertinent when you’re planning a long stay retreat. At Bergin Tours, we understand this. We also understand that holiday planning should be enjoyable and straightforward, and so we’ve compiled a few of our favourite long stay holiday destinations to make your planning job easier! Whatever your reason for an extended excursion, whether it’s to fulfil a lifelong goal, master a second language or seek inspiration for a project, pastime or potential long term move, our list of holiday rentals cater for a diverse section of holidaymakers. Whether you most desire an authentic Turkish  villa, or hill-situated cabin inAegean, search Bergin Tours for the rental of your dreams – and find it.

Cappadocia / Turkey

Tour Package for Cappadocia from istanbul, izmir, Kusadasi, Ozdere

Day 1 (Lunch)

Your vacation to Cappadocia starts with the transfer from your hotel in Istanbul, İzmir, ozdere, Kusadasi, you will take 07:00 AM flight and you will arrive Cappadocia by 08:30 AM.Cappadocia Underground CitiesYour first destination is an Underground City,you will be amazed when you see what people from ancient times had done to save their life from invasions, after that you will go to Ihlara Canyon for 3kms of hike in the nature also in the history, you won’t want it finished, caves carved into rocks, monk cells and old churches will make you “wow” while you’re hiking by the river of Melendiz.Cappadocia Green Tour Cappadocia Green TourJust before you feel tired a superb delicious lunch will be waiting for you just by the river. After the lunch you will be driven to Selime Monastery one of the most important monastery for the begining of the christianity, carved into rocks, enormous structure and architecture genius will make you shocked. Taking pictures of so called Star Wars valley on top of the monastery will be so nice.Green Tour CappadociaAfter Selime visit, you will take the road back for 35 minutes, it will be nice to take a nap after such activities. When you open your eyes from the short nap, you will see pigeons everywhere!1 Night 2 Days Cappadocia PackageAnd finally you are in the cave room. Night over in your deluxe cave room.Important Notice : You can choose your package with or without hotel, so if you like you can book the hotel by your own. ( -50 USD per person reduction will be applied if you do not want hotel included the package)

Day 2 ( Breakfast & Lunch)

Early in the morning you will be picked for hot air balloon flight

, this time you will see the sunrise above fairy chimneys, after the landing you will celebrate the flight with the champagne toast, you will transferred back to hotel just on time for the breakfast, after the breakfast our guide will take you to other nice places of Cappadocia.1 Night 2 Days Cappadocia PackageHighlight of the second day will be Goreme Open Air Museum, this time not only the places carved into rocks also the churches with gorgeous frescos and paintings will be shocking you by their art.Cappadocia Red TourYou will be driven to Uchisar Castle and you will see the panaromic view of the beautiful fortress. Then after your joyfull headway will continue with Goreme Open Air Museum, churches with gorgeous frescos and paintings will be shocking you by their art.Cappadocia TurkeyThen you will have your lunch in Avanos, situated by the river of Kizilirmak or Halys River from ancient times as Herodes called it.Cappadocia Fairy Chimney ToursAfter the lunch you will visit Cavusin village and visit old ruins and start seeing real fairy chimneys, soon after it is time to walk through Pasabaglar, used to be known as Valley of Monks, after that you will be able to see Devrent Valley, you most probably wont want to stop taking pictures of these areas.cappadocia-hot-air-balloonsAfter the tour traditional workshops would be visited on demand.Around six o’clock you will be driven to airport back to Istanbul, you will be picked up at airport to your hotel back.

*This package can be customized as you request.

Holiday to Turkey

Whether you consider yourself a beach bum, a culture vulture or a culinary fanatic, Turkey holidays are guaranteed to fit your bill, serving up everything from white sandy beaches and secluded bays, to immense historical sites and wonderful cultural environments. Relaxation and exploration tend to go hand in hand in Turkey, from delving into the culture and comfort of a traditional Turkish bath to admiring the ancient ruins scattered before you as you dine on delicious Turkish grub.

Beach breaks come as consistently as city breaks across Turkey, ensuring the country boasts countless things to do for all manner of holidaymakers.

Private Aegean Tour Turkey

What we often do not realize is that the historical sites of Troy, Ephesus and Hierapolis, which lie in Turkey, have been received in the Greek and Roman history. The rugged coastline of the Aegean

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are also us more than Greek mythology places known as Turkish. This gap in education should pick up on the spot! But Antalya, the city to usually take place around in Turkey seaside holiday has a lot to offer. The Galata Tower should be entered. Tours through Turkey are always rewarding.

As Bergin Tours We offer private tour program for 2 or 4 people.

Day 1 – Flight toTURKEY (İzmir)
Overnight in SIRINCE, we will visit after breakfast ruin city of EPHESUS and drive to DALYAN
Day 2 – Lodging in DALYAN, after breakfast, we make Bootsfahrt.Bei boating we visit Kaunos Antiqu city İztuzu beach and bathing. Lodging in DALYAN
Day 3 – After breakfast we will visit nature reserve Sarıgerme and further ride After FETHIYE / OLU DENIZ.
Day 4 – Free day for sun bathing in FETHIYE / OLU DENIZ
Day 5 – Early morning we drive to and overnight KAŞ
Day 6 – After breakfast we drive to ANTALYA
Day 7 – Free day in ANTALYA
Day 8 – Flight from TURKEY (Antalya)