Marmaris Village Excursion: Exploring Bayir, Turgut, and Orhaniye's Turkish Traditions
3.8
6 Ratings
Marmaris

Highlights:

  • Begin your morning with a pause at the Bayir village watermill

  • Explore the mosque located in Turgut village

  • Discover the traditions and practices of the Turkish community

  • Enjoy a sumptuous Turkish meal

  • Spend time with a local household in their residence

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Turgutköy - Get a look at the people and small villages that make up Turkey’s heartland with a drive through the countryside around Marmaris. Discover the locals’ genuine hospitality as you visit the homes, mosques, schools, and eateries that sustain daily life away from the city.

Your idyllic day starts with a pickup from your hotel and a ride to nearby Kizkumu, where you can step out into the water for a swim. Next, head to Bayir, where you can see the water mill and admire the scenery at a local waterfall.

In the village of Turgut, pay a visit to the mosque and get to know the ritual customs that the town’s faithful observe. After lunch in an authentic Turkish atmosphere, a local family hosts you in their traditional house. Visit a school ahead of your last stop at the tranquil Bay of Orhaniye, which tops off the pastoral experience.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Afternoon tea
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Extras
Location
Marmaris
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Muhlisd38
Aug 5, 2023
historical plane tree - It is nice to drink tea under the approximately 2000-year-old plane tree. Tea was 10 TL, black mulberry drink was 40 TL and it was very nice. There is also a place selling local products.
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Kemal_m
May 7, 2022
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience. Well organised. Very informative and relaxing. Staff were professional with a good command of English
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Larissaah
Sep 6, 2019
For an Authentic Turkish Experience - After spending days on the beach or having had numerous boat trips, one could need a simple road trip to the nearby villages where mother nature is awaiting for everyone to embrace them and feed them with beauty and affection. The day starts with a stop at Jesus Beach, an amazing natural reserve where one can walk in the water from one side of the beach to the other. You can also take photos with the beautiful parrots there! Then, you will have a stop at a nearby mosque where the tour guide will explain the Islamic religious rituals and traditions. The next stop was actually my favorite: You will be able to closely observe how women villagers produce carpets! It is mind-blowing! In fact, the carpet industry is very well-known in Turkey, and having the chance to actually meet the master minds behind it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! After that, you will walk up a mountain to a wonderful location where you will be able to see the breathtaking waterfalls and take unique photos. Finally, you will have lunch in an old traditional restaurant! The only problem that I have personally faced was in bus as the air conditioner was not functioning.
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Karla_f
Aug 11, 2023
Plunging in the waterfall... - Plunging in the waterfall cold waters was great. Else the trip to the villages and the beach was ok.
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Toufic_h
Jul 19, 2022
Unsatisfied - I will not forget this tour all my life as it was the worst i have the guide was not professional at all he come with his girl friend and was in hurry to finish the tour in a very short time as it seems he has a ran de vw also the lunch was very poor In general it was a very bad experience in which not recommended to anybody Also the van was not restful
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