A wide range of other activities are available in the summer and at other times including horse riding, camel-riding, snorkelling and diving, white water rafting, river canoe days, sailing and cycling
Painting Holidays
We can also provide facilities for painting, sketching and photography, so whatever you choose to do just ask and we can nearly always help.
We encourage small groups to join us for painting or sketching. Bring some friends
or acquaintences for a week or two in this most stimulating of visual environments.
Flexible arrangements are our speciality.
Book a self catering villa with a bedroom and bathroom on each floor (there
are two) and share the self catering rental cost. Half board is also available
at an extra £25 per person per day inclusive of packed lunch if required.
Self drive car hire or even guided tours are available. We have sketching
easels and sundry artists materials but you should bring your favorite media
including paper. Canvasses can be purchased locally and can be ordered in advance
if preferred, please state the size/s you require on the booking form (special
requiremets) we will not invoice you without letting you know the prices.
Excite your
creativity with
PhotoLycia
a Photography
workshop/safari of
Excellence
now booking for Spring 2009 a few places left!!!
Faruk Akbas (www.farukakbas.com)is
a world class professional photographer and lecturer. For many years he has
been the Fuji sponsored professional. He
specialises in capturing every aspect of Turkey from its fauna and flora through
its wonderful landscapes to its warm and friendly peoples and cultures. Leading
a series of expeditions and photography days Faruk, based in Kaya Koy, will
cover
landscape,
fauna anf flora, cultural subjects and archaeology for small groups restricted
to a maximum of ten photographers. Please call us for more details and we
will send you
a full
sample itinerary
including locations. Holidays will be centered on location or at our Villas
in Gunay's Garden or similar accommodation nearby. Springtime in South West
Turkey is a photographers paradise. Autumn is usually warm though the weather
can be dramatic.
Dates for 2009: All holidays are based on seven
nights during which five full days/evenings will
be devoted to photography. Many UK "Courses" are based around only
three days photography, our holidays maximise your stay at highly competitive
prices. You are enabled to take your time, progress at your own pace, make
your own decisions, experience new cultures, fantastic light and an abundant
variety subjects for your work. We work mainly in Digital format, however
film users are most welcome. We have secured the services of the Fuji lab
in Fethiye for fast processing of slides. (at extra cost) We do not have
dark room facilities. Shorter photo
experience and more "other/private" time is possible by arrangement.
Spring Holidays:
New dates to be posted in August 2009
Autumn Holidays:
Monday 28th September 2009
Places are strictly limited to ten photographers on each holiday.
Price: £1399.00 per person per week.
(extra weeks holiday accommodation can be booked at normal self catering
Villa prices
[i.e. per villa per week] less 10%) Non UK residents please call for Holiday
price excluding flights.
This is an all inclusive photographic holiday. *Flights
from UK (usually Gatwick) to Dalaman; *Return transfers:*Course fees;*Luxury
En Suite Accommodation with the additional benefit of self catering facilities;
*Transportation to all sites and locations; * Full Board = Turkish breakfast,
Super packed
lunches
and Evening meals all with non alcoholic drinks included.*Group BarBQ Evening;*Evening
viewing and reviewing using top quality projection;*Disk/memory copying;*Internet
access. **CD/DVD disks are available for purchase. Be sure to bring enough
memory cards especially if you shoot in RAW format*There is a full bar at
Gunay's Garden (alcoholic drinks/from the bar are not included
in the all inclusive price). Bottled water, soft drinks and hot beverages
are included with all meals.
The holiday involves travel mostly by road. Occasionally days will inlcude
up to an hours walk on rough tracks. A full list of suggested items to bring/available
on site will be sent to you on booking.
Non-photo partners -STAY FREE (sharing a bedroom) may accompany
photographers and are eligible for the same all inclusive package (other than
photo course)
at only £400.00 per person per week (this represents cost of travel/transfers).
Only accommodation and meals taken with the photographers in Gunay's Garden
is provided without charge. Non price-inclusive alternative activities include
guided walking,
site
seeing & shopping
or a Turkish Bath to Luxury health/beauty treatments or horse riding... to
mention only a few of the host of activities you may like to try. *Private
car hire can be arranged for private use or for sharing.
*SPECIAL* Two photographers sharing a bedroom only £2,300.00
per week.* (saves nearly £500)
Email us now if you are interested
on this link or (photography@saffranholidays.com)
Writers Weeks
Writer's workshops and reading groups. Kaya Koy is
inspirational in its setting and ambience; professional workshops and discussion
groups have been requested. Spring and Autumn are the best times when
the temperature is suitable. Winter weeks
are
also
possible,
as
we
have excellent facilities for groups, talks, slide shows, films etc. and crackling
log fires. Last winter guests spent their days on the balconies and evenings
by the fire after an excellent dinner. Guest writers both
fiction and non fiction (travel, history and numerous other subjects) who would
like to run such workshops
are welcome to contact us. Accommodation either exclusive or sharing a villa
between two (with private facilities) for groups of 10-14 are possible. Self
catering, B&B or full board available. Full bar and gourmet restaurant
service. We can arrange alternative activities for partners with prior
notice.
Prices for 2009/10 start at £400 per person (accomodation and
course) exclusive of
flights, food and transfers.
An all inclusive price of £998.00 pp. pw. includes
flights,transfers, all meals and private accommodation in Kaya Valley and the
tutor/leader fees.
(non UK residents please call for holiday prices excluding flights)
Courses are based on seven nights accommodation, five full days writing/discussion/facilitation with two days free to explore the facinating area, shop or visit local sites. A further week or more can be booked at normal villa prices less 10% on an accommodation only basis.
email: writing@saffranholidays.com or click Email us
Yacht Cruising - Sailing on the Turquoise Coast
We are fortunate to have good friends who provide exclusive sailing holidays
for one week or short charters. Operating from Gocek this luxury yacht can
be your base to explore the magnificent coast of Turkey or even pop over to
visit some Greek Islands en route. John (skipper) and Louise promise you an
experience of a lifetime on this 45 foot ketch. Their local knowledge offers
you the opportunity to sample the spectacular beauty and history of this part
of the world, the warm Turkish hospitality and Louise's tasty cuisine. We can
arrange for a two centre holiday, a week aboard the yacht and a week in our
villas or any combination limited only by availability. If you are a sailor
John always appreciates the help, but if not sit back and be as pampered
afloat as you will be in Gunay's Garden.
Email us now if you are interested
on this link or (info@saffranholidays.com)
Archaeology - Exploring Historical Sites
Diversity abounds on the crossroads between Europe and Asia – Turkey,
for thousands of years hosted settlers and travelers from all nationalities,
races and beliefs.
Not surprising then that Judaism, Christianity and Islam all developed within
modern Turkey’s borders. In Asia Minor, 2000 years ago, Christians traveled
among the local populations who worshipped the local gods of Greek and Roman
myths. Moreover, here Christianity expanded to become the Roman religion in
the late 4th Century AD.
In many parts of Turkey, Biblical scenes are still very visible, both in the sites and in customs of the people. From the Ark settling on Mt. Ararat to Abraham’s challenge by God through to St Paul’s letters to the Ephesians and travels around the area, or St. John’s letters to the Seven Churches, all located in Western Turkey (Anatolia), Biblical history abounds.
Close to our own villas, St Nicholas (Santa Claus) preached and his legacy
is still there unspoiled by commercialization, in fact, you will have to ask
someone to find his church.
Further away is Cappadocia where Christians sought refuge from persecution
in the strange and wonderful underground system.
Just a short drive from our villas there are more sites than you can visit in a very full week. All these sacred and important places are yours to explore. Forget the crowds of Italy and Greece, on most days you will be almost alone. Whatever your reasons for a visit, inevitably, you will feel the spiritual origins of this special and unique part of the world which has helped shape the religions and laws that we all live by every day.
Not only are we fortunate to be based here, we are fortunate to be able to share it with you. For a memorable holiday, one which over 70% of our guests return to at least once, call us soon 07811 216928
We arrange bespoke tours for groups from 4-30 people. Specific Itineries
are flexible and available on request.
Email us now if you are interested
on this link or (info@saffranholidays.com)
Istanbul is the designated European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Book now - a Special Two-Centre holiday 2010.
Closer to becoming firmly part of Europe, Istanbul’s unique and facinating cultural heritage will be celebrated throughout 2010. Already a popular destination for visitors, the special events, concerts and exhibitions will make this facinating city a “must” for art and music lovers as well as historians, achaeologists and photographers.
There is no other city in the world that has been the capital of three major empires and two major religions. Being at the crossroads and the junction of two continents the city has always been prosperous not only economically but also in all kinds of science and arts: it has always attracted the leading artists of the time.
By booking now, before the full programme has been announced,
we have already negotiated a great deal with our friends in Istanbul for superb
hotel accommodation in Sultanamet, the centre of the old city, perfect for
all the cultural festivities - 90% of which will be within walking distance
of the accommodation.
We offer Half Board/ B&B/ Full Board accommodation and/or a selection
of recommendations for the very best restaurants in this wonderful city.
Not just a summer holiday! The whole year will be celebrated. We are not restricted to the “high season” recommending the very best times to visit being Spring and Autumn when the weather is perfect but the travelling population is less intrusive.
An official guide is available at extra cost for up to three days. Our guides are knowlegable locals with excellent English, assured of making your visit a more fulfilling experience. Hospitality is second to none in Turkey and we offer the highest level of personal service possible. A local person enables you to find those features of the City that most tourists may walk past and later regret that they have missed.
Most of Istanbul is accessible on foot. You may find a short voyage on the
Bosphorus a time when you can literally soak up the fascinating history of
what is probably the most dynamic political and geographical borders in the
whole world.
There will be many concerts and cultural events. We will supply you with a
full a list of these events, together with a “how to” guide outlining
the free celebrations or how to buy tickets to the world class exhibitions
and concerts as soon as details are released by the organisers.
All this is just a start your holiday.
After the cultural immersion you may want to cool off relaxing near the warm
sea of the South Aegean.
We live in Kaya Koy, a small rural village near Fethiye, about an hours flight
time from Istanbul where we have five gorgeous stone villas of our own and
lots of alternative accommodation. We will collect you from Dalaman in luxury
and whisk you to your villa where our friendly staff will welcome you. Here
you can relax beneath the abandoned village highlighted by Louis de Bernierres
in “Birds Without Wings” where the sunsets bathe the stone houses,
full of memories and a thousand stories, while you gaze from your balcony sipping
your evening apperitif. You can swim in our fabulous pool or massage your tan
in the jaccuzi, or if the mood has gripped you, explore the surrounding area
steeped in ancient layers of civilization.
This is a two centre holiday that you can design yourself before you go or ask us to put together an itinerary to please your needs. All you need to do is talk to us.
We offer the best value. A similar holiday through large companies will be priced per person, for a family of four easily cost in excess of £8000.00
We are a small family based in Turkey. There are no admin staff to pay. We
pride ourselves that we can offer you a personal highly experienced service.
The final price of your holiday will depend on your particular plan.
Give us a call and we will research all the possibilities and call you back.
A rough guide to an itinerary…..
Flights from major UK airport to Istanbul
Family Hotel in Sultanamet for seven nights B&B (Full board or BB+Dinner
by arrangement)
Internal flights from Istanbul to Dalaman
Return flight to UK from Dalaman.
Self-Catering private Villa in Kaya Koy for seven nights
All internal transfers.
Services of a guide in Istanbul for three days.
Book in 2007/8 at 2007 price of £5989.00 (for a family/group of four)
Fantastic value:
e.g. for a family of four less than £1500.00 pp at 2007 prices. (example
only)
We are taking pre-bookings now with a deposit of £500 per booking
We know this two centre holiday will be very attractive so suggest planning
early to be a wise investment.
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