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Turkey's
geographical position and conditions create great
potential for skiing.
The
Magic of Cappadocia in Winter
Cappadocia is a fascinating place to visit at
any time of the year. The natural wonder of
Cappadocia is a result of volcanic deposits
being eroded away by wind and water over millions
of years. These soft rocks were hollowed out
by early Christians and used as secret dwellings
as they were being sought first by Roman and
later by Byzantine persecutors. The sight of
the Fairy Chimneys is phenomenal. Add a layer
of snow to these landscapes and the result is
magical. Tours are offered daily throughout
the year to this region.
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The
South Coast and its mild temperatures
The South Coast of Turkey is a destination
for all seasons; in winter the daytime temperatures
generally range between 12 and 20°C. In
the autumn, winter and spring months you can
enjoy this magnificent area without the crowds.
There is much to see and visit along the South
Coast.
Winter
Sailing
Ask about our exceptional rates for yacht
and gulet charters in the winter months. With
the mild temperatures on the South Coast,
this is a good time to benefit from the low
rates.
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Winter Hotel Rates
Benefit from the specially low hotel rates in
the winter months, and our 7 nights for the
price of 6 specials.
Winter
Tours
We offer daily tours throughout the year to
Cappadocia (minimum 2 persons), and our EXT210
and 208 Taste of Turkey tours have guaranteed
weekly departures every Sunday ex Ankara.
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Thermal
Resorts
Imagine
swimming in a superb outdoor thermal pool,
where the snow comes right to the edge of
the 34° waters! Depart Australia at the
end of the day to connect with Turkish Airlines
out of Singapore or Bangkok (Tokyo, Hong Kong
or Johannesburg), and in less than 24 hours,
you could be in this pool - or the indoor
thermal pool, soaking away your jet-lag. Treat
yourself to a Turkish bath, a massage and/or
a luxurious thermal bath with herbs, lavender
and milk. Curl up with a book in front of
an open fire.
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Ski Package
- 2 nights at Kapadokya Lodge
(incl. tour)
- 7 nights at Dedeman Palandöken Ski Centre
- all airport-hotel transfers
Palandöken;
rising in the authentic atmosphere of an historic
town in Eastern Anatolia, offers endless skiing
pleasure. Reached by a road through splendid
mountain scenery, only 5kms from Erzurum airport,
this ski resort is competitive with those of
Europe.
Situated
on the Palandöken mountain, which is completely
snow-covered for seven months of the year, the
Dedeman Palandöken Ski Centre boasts some
of the longest (12kms) and most difficult slope-angled
ski runs in the world. There are blue (easy),
red (intermediate) and black (advanced) ski
tracks for you to take your choice. Another
attraction of Palandöken is the almost
complete absence of mist, the skier's dread,
and this, combined with the best snow quality
in Turkey, makes it a favourite haunt of expert
skiers. Our recommended hotel is situated on
the mountain. This is the place where you can
learn just how much fun skiing can be.
The
fascinating city of Erzurum, located on a high
plateau at 1950 meters, and a mere 6kms from
Palandöken, is a great place to explore
whilst you are in this part of North-Eastern
Anatolia. Unused to seeing a lot of foreigners,
the locals give a warm welcome to any visitors.
Erzurum has some very fine buildings and a lively
market area including the Rustempasa Bedesten
Covered Bazaar. The city walls and fortress
are reminiscent of the period of Byzantine rule.
Of particular importance are the remaining Seljuk
buildings - brilliant examples of a fascinating
aesthetic. You can also see Ottoman buildings
in Erzurum. The great architect Sinan left his
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Erciyes
Ski Package
- 2 nights at Kapadokya Lodge
(incl. tour)
- 7 nights at Dedeman Erciyes Ski Centre
- all airport-hotel transfers
Erciyes,
a burning volcano until quite recently, is
the third highest mountain in Turkey, at 3.916
metres. It is said that if you reach the summit,
you can see the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
at the same time.
Erciyes,
which formed amazing rock formations in the
region of Cappadocia including 'Fairy Chimneys'
- so called natural wonders with the lava
it effused years ago, is today an irresistible
natural ski run for skiing fans.
With
one of the longest ski runs in Europe, its
pure, deep packed powder snow, and a range
of beginner, intermediate & advanced tracks,
Erciyes offers all kinds of excitement and
adrenaline. The preferred slopes for the Turkish
ski team, Erciyes comes well recommended for
all skier types. Its low-sloped ski-runs are
especially ideal for those who want to meet
with the pleasure of skiing.
The
ski centre lies at 2150 m on the eastern face
of Mount Erciyes, Tekir Yaylasi (plateau),
25 km from Kayseri. The season is from November
to May and there is a 135 bed capacity ski
lodge and good courses, a ski - lift and babylift.
Ski instructors and equipment are available.
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