Because every grain of sand counts!

You have a chance to be part of the 5th International Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival, which is considered as one of the largest sand festival in the world. The 7000 meter square area will provide you unforgettable sign seeing made by 40 professional sand sculpture artists  from all over the world.  Festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Muratpasa Municipality and Antalya Association of Journalists and held in Lara Beach Park Complex, Antalya between June 4^th -November 14^th 2011. As every year, the main theme for this one is Hollywood, where you can see legendary Hollywood stars, famous movie scenes, and 25 meter long dinousaur made out of sand and water.  You can enjoy the exhibition  during the night time as well with the special light and sound effects which will make your experience even more special!

We will be happy to assist you in any of your travel plans and make your trip unforgettable. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any question.

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Barefoot Travel is glad to offer you Istanbul-Gallipoli tour on this special day with departure on 24th of April, following by Dawn Service on 25th of April.

You can visit Gallipoli area any other day of the year as well or to make a tour to battlefields as a part of a longer trip. To customize any travel itinerary please do not hesitate to contact us at info@barefoot-travel.com. We are happy to answer all your questions.

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At the base of the falls is an old, primitive grain mill, a low-roofed ramshackle structure set above a channel of racing water that turns the wheel. Inside, the village miller squats and scoops and sacks the flour that sifts from the grinding stones.
Upstream and downstream from the waterfalls a few kms are small villages with a few basic services. The lower village has several simple family-run restaurants where we dine on fresh grilled fish and local vegetables.

Details of The Tour: Pick up 8:30am back to Hotel around 18:30
Includes: Transport (A/C, non-smoking deluxe vans), Professional guidance in English, Lunch, All entrance fees

This tour can also be arranged with a Private Guide and Driver in any language. For more information please contact us.

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The tour starts at 7AM with a pick up right from your hotel. By 10AM you will reach the city of Edirne and spend next few hours sightseeing with an hour lunch break around midday. That’s what you see during that trip:

Eski Camii, was built of cut stone and brick 1402-14 with fine white marble portal and decorative calligraphy on the interior walls and pillars.

Üç Serefeli Camii, the name of the mosque derived from the three balconies on the southeast minaret. Each balcony is reached by a separate stairway. The decorative tile designs on the minarets are all different. The minarets were the most important development in the structure of the mosque in the fifteenth century.

Selimiye Mosque Edirne’s crowning glory, was built for Selim II, (1566-74) by Sinan who was the architect of the Abode of Felicity for 50 years. It was the masterpiece of Sinan’s old age. The symmetrical design strongly emphasised by the four minarets and the soaring rise of the central dome.

Meric bridge (New Bridge) constructed at the junction of Meriç and Arda rivers between 1842 – 1847.

Kule Kapisi (12 C Tower Gate) is all that remains of the tower which once protected the principal gate of the citadel. It was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor John Comnenus II (1118-43) as part of his repair of the Hadrianic defensive system.

Beyazit Kulliyesi is the largest in Edirne, the complex had a mosque and an hospital which was famous for the skill of its surgeons. In the octogonal, domed timarhane the insane were treated by musical therapy.

By 15:30 the program is over so you head back yo Istanbul where you arrive around 6 PM and will be transferred directly to your hotel.

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Safranbolu was placed in the world Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO in appreciation of the successful efforts in the preservation of itshistory as a whole. The city has deserved its real name for its Houses - the perfect examples of old civilian architecture, reflecting the Turkish social life of the 18th and 19th centuries.

In a day tour you will catch an overnight bus from Istanbul, arriving in Safranbolu by the morning. You are met at the bus station and proceed with a full day tour, where locals will show you all the main attractions of that amazing city. With all the great experience you will be transferred by the evening to the by station where from you’ll depart to Istanbul. Upon arrival we are glad to meet you and drive to the hotel.

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In order to let our guests to learn the culture and hidden life and corners of that huge Megapolis we are arranging unique walking tours to let you feel a part bright colorful crowd of locals. These are few programs we are glad to suggest you:

A day along the Golden Horn

Morning

Start the morning at Fatih Mosque; look out for the tombs of Sultan Mehmet and his wife behind the prayer hall. Walk down to Fener to see the Church of St. George at the Greek Patriarchate , then cut through Fener’s backstreets to reach St.Mary of the Mongols. Admire the Byzantine mosaics in the museum section of the Church of Pammakaristos and then head towards Edirnekapi to see the mosaics and frescoes at the Church of St Saviour in Chora. Take a well deserved break and feast on Ottoman culinary delights at Asitane Restaurant, with a strong Turkish coffee to boost your energy levels.

Afternoon

Have a look at the remarkable Theodosian Walls before heading down to explore the newly spruced-up streets of Balat and pay a visit to Ahrida Synagogue – Istanbul’s oldest. Walk along the seafront to Eyup and join the queues paying their respects at the tomb of Eyup Ensari in the Eyup Mosque. If your legs are starting to tire, jump into the cable car to Pierre Loti, but better still, walk uphill through Eyup Cemetry and have a cup of tea or two while admiring the views at the Pierre Loti Cafe if you chose to skip lunch /or if you didn’t then dine in style at Aziyade Restaurant for a perfect end to the day.

 Day in Asia

Morning

Take an early ferry from Eminonu to Uskudar and, from there, sail to the legend-steeped Leander’s Tower. The top of the tower is a great place to have a mid-morning snack. Back on the Asian shore, explore the mosques of Uskudar, then make your way south to the majestic Haydarpasa Station, and the Selimiye Army Barracks (having faxed ahead as they are still a military headquarters), the site of the Crimean-War-era military hospital and the fascinating Florence Nightingale Museum. Afterwards, you may wish to take a contemplative walk among the sombre memorials of the British Crimean Cemetry and the peaceful sea of tombstones in the Karaca Ahmet Cemetery, with its estimated one million inhabitants.

Afternoon

If, after this, you feel like a change of mood, head south into Kadikoy with its bustling shops and markets. Stop for lunch in one of the lively bars and cafes of Kadife Sokak (Bar Street), many of which have live music. Afterwards, catch the tram down to Moda for a stroll along the seafront prome-nade with an ice cream or, more expensively, take your credit card for a spin through the designer stores along Bagdat Caddesi. Have an early supper at trendy Zanzibar on the quay at Caddebostan before taking a taxi to the ferry terminus at Kadikoy and catching an evening ferry back across to the European side. 

 A Day in Beyoglu

Morning

Walk over the Galata Bridge and head up to the Galata Tower. Take the lift to the top to walk the perimeter balcony and enjoy the breathtaking morning view. Back at the bottom, refresh yourself at a traditional tea garden before taking a leisurely stroll up Galip Dede Caddesi to peer into the tiny music shops and have a go on a traditional Turkish instrument if the fancy takes you. Continue on towards Tunel and learn about the Whirling Dervishes at the Mevlevi. For lunch, try a small street cafe on bohemian Asmali Mescit Sokagi, or go Gallic on French Street.

Afternoon

Walk up Istiklal Caddesi browsing the music shops, fashion stores and Is Merkezi, then visit the Church of St Mary Draperis and the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua. Get to the Military Museum in time for the 3pm perform-ance by the Mehter Band. Head back to Taksim Square, taking a moment to stop off at the box office of AKM to find out what’s coming up in the way of culture. After browsing the antiques in Cukurcuma, relax at the Galatasaray Baths. Refreshed, wander past the Galatasaray High School and cut through to boisterous Nevizade Sokagi to choose a place to wine and dine. Fish is the specialty here – start with a few meze then try the catch of the day, washing it down with a glass of rakı.

A Day in Sultanahmet

Morning

Start your day at the dawn call of the muezzin, so that you are ready to visit the Blue Mosqueas soon as it opens. From there, cross the square to Haghia Sophia, then pay a visit to the Basilica Cistern, the Hippodrome and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts before having a gentle stroll through the Cavarly Bazaar to the Mosaics Museum. This may sound like too much for a single morning, but the distance between each of these attractions is small, and (aside from the first two) most of the sites are fairly simple. You’ll need a little time to relax after this, so choose one of the cafes or restaurants on Divanyolu for a lunch, don’t forget to write a few postcards bought from local vendors.

Afternoon

Now choose one of two options: either walk across to the Topkapi Palace and spend the whole afternoon embroiled in Ottoman court intrigue, mayhem and murder; or wander through the side streets to the Cagaloglu Baths for a Turkish bath before rejoining Sogukcesme Sokagi and making your way to the vast Archaeological Museum. When you’ve had your fill, continue down the hill for a peaceful stroll along the seafront at Eminonu; then take the tram back up the hill to Sultanahmet and choose one of the many wonderful rooftop bars or restaurants from which to watch the sun set over the city and the floodlights playing on Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

A Walk through Karakoy

Morning

Start your day at the fish market of Karakoy Square. From here, Haraci Ali Sokak brings you to the Jewish Museum in the 17th-century Zulfaris synagogue. Turn left along Voyvoda Caddesi, named for Vlad the Impaler whose decapitated head (it is said) was displayed here. This was the old banking centre and has some fine old buildings. The Kamondo Steps lead towards the Galata Tower. Walk back down along Karakoy Caddesi and turn right to visit Yeralti Camii, a 19th-century mansion hiding a mosque and the ruins of a Byzantine Castle.

Afternoon

Back in Karakoy Square, turn left onto Rihtim Caddesi. The Gulluoglu baklava shop here is the finest in Turkey, with pastries sold by the kilo; the Galata Rihtim Koftecisi nearby offers a healthier option for lunch. Follow the road round between two fine small mosques, the Nusretiye Mosque (on the right), built by Kirkor Balyan in the 1820s, and the Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque, built by the architect Sinan in 1580 and named after a famous admiral Suleyman I’s navy. Turn right onto the main road and, just after the Mimar Sinan University building, turn right again. Follow the signs through the old docks area to Istanbul Modern where you can watch the sunset with a cocktail in the chic cafe-bar over-looking the Bosphorus. Then take the metro to Kabatas and the funicular up the hill to Taksim, for dinner and a view at Changa.

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Uludağ is the most famous winter resort in Turkey. It is in Bursa and a 40-minute drive along a good asphalt road enables ski lovers to make daily or weekend visits. The best season is from December 20th to March 20th. The average snowfall is 3 meters under normal winter conditions. It offers a wide range of accommodation for up to 3000 visitors. The center is equipped with 8 chairlifts and 7 T-bars in the hotel area.

Sarıkamış Ski Center
Sarıkamış Cıbıltepe, which is located 60 km from Kars in Eastern Turkey at 2500 meters high, got the top grade from the jury. Cıbıltepe has a ski slope of 12 km in five parts and has a stunning natural beauty. The area is covered with a type of snow called “crystal”, which can normally only be found on the Alps, and is ideal for skiing. The most suitable skiing conditions are between December and March. Sarıkamış and the surrounding area also provide suitable conditions for Alpine and Nordic skiing and ski touring. The center is equipped with 2 chairlifts, 1 T-bar and accommodation facilities.

Palandöken Ski Center
Palandöken is located in Erzurum at an altitude of 3100 meters, and the average snowfall is 2/3 meters in normal winter conditions. Due to the climate, the quality of the snow is “powdery” throughout the season. The most suitable skiing conditions are between December 10th and May 10th. The longest ski slope is 12 km. There are 40, two of which are registered, ski slopes for slalom and grand slalom competitions. The ski center is equipped with 5 chairlifts, 2 baby lifts and 1 T-bar and a tele-cabin. The center provides for 5000 skiers to ski at the same time. Accommodation is also available and it is possible to ski in the evening to the accompaniment of music, since the runs are illuminated.

Kartalkaya Ski Center
Kartalkaya ski center is located southeast of Bolu and suitable for Alpine skiing and ski touring. The skiing area of Kartalkaya is 1850-2200 meters high and the most suitable weather conditions are between December 20th and March 20th. The average snowfall is 3 meters in normal winter conditions. The snow is “powdery” at the beginning of the season and, at the end of the season, the characteristic of the snow is slightly “slushy”. The center is equipped with two chairlifts, 6 T-bars and 3 baby lifts.

Erciyes Ski Center
Erciyes is an extinct volcanic mountain in Kayseri, central Turkey. The establishments are at the Tekir plateau. The ski slopes are on the east and north of the mountain and lie at 2200 – 3100 meters. The season is from November 20th to April 20th. The average snowfall is 2 meters and the mountain has deep packed powder snow. The ski center is equipped with 2 chairlifts and 2 T-bars.

Ilgaz Ski Center
Ilgaz Mountain is located in Kastamonu and has ski slopes up to 12 km long and at 1800-2000 meters high. The average snowfall is around 0.5 and 2 meters under normal winter conditions between December and April. There are two ski lifts, a baby lift and a chairlift. Professional skiers from Ankara do their training for Nordic Discipline, long distance skiing and ski crossing at Ilgaz.

Davraz Ski Center
Davrat Mountain is 26 km away from Isparta and 51 km away from Antalya and holds ideal characteristics for skiing. The best season is between December and April and the snow thickness is 0.5 – 2 meters. The ski slopes are 4 km long and suitable for Nordic and Alpine disciplines, ski touring and snowboarding. There is one chairlift. Besides the Ski house with a 50-bed capacity and a 150-person restaurant, the hotels in the city center and Eğridir district are also available. The construction of new establishments still continues.

Elmadağ Ski Center
Elmadağ is 23 km off of Ankara and lies at an altitude of 1,850 meters. The ski season is between January and March and the snow thickness is between 30 and 60 cm. There are ski houses belonging to certain universities in Ankara, and a ski slope which is 900 meters long and 250 meters wide. There is a T-bar that is 548 meters long and has a capacity of 720 people per hour. The tracks are of easy and medium difficulty levels.

Saklıkent Ski Center
The ski center is located 49 km west of Antalya on Beydağları. The skiing area is at an altitude of 1850 meters and the ski season is short. The thickness of the snow is about 50 to 100 cm. There is a pension (boarding-house) with 14 beds, a restaurant with an 80-person capacity, a cafeteria and countryside coffee houses. There are two T-bars with capacities of 240 and 340 people per hour, and the two slopes are rated with difficulty levels of easy and medium.

Çiftkaya Ski Center
Çiftkaya ski center is in the Kümüs district of Bitlis and serves the neighborhood skiers with its 900 m. long slope. The season is about six months long. Accommodation and other services are provided in the city center. The 726 m long track is quite steep.

Barefoot travel can customize any idea of you and to guarantee you great winter vacation in any of those resort, just let us know your preferences

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A well-disposed personnel will br happy to welcome guests in 25 comfortable standard rooms and 5 duplex suits of a Hotel and to serve a delicious and variable food of Turkish cuisine in both covered and open air restaurants where guests can not only enjoy the meal but also dive in a terrific frangrance of old lemon trees.

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With the guarantee of superior quality and comfort Marlight Hotel is happy to suggest you 36 nice decorated standart rooms and 4 King suites. All rooms have split air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, kettle, wireless Internet connection), LCD TV. Suits are equipped with whirpool bathtubs.

Aside with lobby and vitamin bar there are also 2 conference halls with 100 and 60 people of capacity respectively. In addition, during the staying you can enjoy health club sauna, turkish bath and indoor swimming pool. Spacious car park is also available for guests.  Children up to the 6 years old are placed for free, for ones from 6 to 12 years old 50% discount in provided.

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Day 1: Marmaris

After everyone has boarded and gotten settled dinner will be served on board.  Overnight in Marmaris Harbour.

Day 2: Arap Island – Bozukkale

After breakfast and a short briefing, the boat will leave port and sail to Arap Island for lunch.  After a nice swim we will continue on to Bozukkale where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 3: Bozburun

After breakfast, we will sail over to Bozburun Bay which is one of the few places in Turkey where wooden gulets are actually built.  We will spend the night in Bozburun or at a nearby village.

Day 4: Datca

After breakfast, we will head to Bencik Bay where guests may go ashore and go for a short hike where  they will be rewarded with an amazing panoramic view of Gokova Bay and Hisaronu Bay.  From there we will head to Datca for the night,

Day 5: Datca – Symi

After breakfast, overseas travel formalities will have to be completed.  From there we will depart for Simi Island where it’s harbour resembles and amphitheater.  Overnight in Simi Harbour.

Day 6: Symi – Rhodes

After breakfast in Symi Harbour, the boat leaves for Rhodes.  Guests are free to explore the island, the old town and the fortress and even check out the nightlife!

Day 7: Rhodes to Marmaris

Travel formalities will have to be completed in the morning  at the Rhodes Harbour port authority.  After this is done, we will depart for Marmaris.  Overnight in Marmaris.

Day 8: Marmaris

Our tour concludes after breakfast where we will bid a fond farewell to the crew and our new friends.

Note: This itinerary is subject to change by the Captain due to weather conditions.

The price of the cruise varies due to the time as the following:

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