Yalikavak, Bodrum, Turkey
Our new activity holiday takes us to the picture-perfect port of Yalikavak, located on the Bodrum Peninsula. This charming destination offers a blend of included excursions and activities. Yalikavak’s elegant new marina showcases the town’s modern, upmarket appeal, while its traditional windmills, whitewashed houses, and sandy beach retain their timeless charm—along with the welcoming waterside bars. Just an hour away by bus, Bodrum is well worth a visit for sightseeing, and no trip would be complete without indulging in a traditional Turkish bath and massage.
Our package includes breakfast everyday, 3 lunches (1 at the cookery demo, 1 picnic and 1 lunch on boat trip), 5 dinners with half bottle of wine and 4 excursions.
4Reasons Hotel – Activity Holiday
Named ‘because there are 4 reasons to stay here’, this 20 room hotel has 5-star online reviews which mention many more reasons. At the 4Reasons Hotel there are sweeping views from the roof terrace bar to the resort and beach 15 minutes’ walk away. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, plus dinner (with wine) on 5 nights and there’s a blissful pool and gardens.
At the heart of the hotel is the lovely pool with its terraces and sun-beds complemented by the carefully tended gardens. If you are looking for a luxury hotel with excellent food, service and views, this hotel is for you!
Your Room
Prices are based on a standard double room (called a Casual Room on the hotel website) with terrace or balcony, queen size bed, air-con, satellite TV, hair dryer, safe and bathrobe are all provided: the mini-bar can be stocked at extra charge. A quirky but elegant styling with a clever use of space and original artwork characterize the hotel’s personal approach.
A Junior suite is available and will cost an extra £35 per night. These suites are larger in size and space, have a comfortable seating area, large balcony or terrace and extra facilities.
Hotel Facts
- 20 Rooms
- Beach towels
- Massage therapy in the gardens*
- Library, billiards and lounge area
- Swimming pool
- Bar & Bistro
- Free WiFi
- In room massage*
*Charge payable locally
- Queen size bed
- Balcony or terrace
- Air-conditioning
- Satelite TV
- Ensuite shower, wc, bathrobe and hairdryer
- Room safe
- Mini bar*
Day 1
Flights from various UK & Ireland airports.
Arrive to Bodrum, check into hotel and relax. Dinner included in the evening.
Day 2
Tuesday is market day in Yalikavak. The hotel chef will visit the local market to select fresh ingredients for the cookery demonstration. You’ll have the opportunity to watch as the chef prepares a variety of traditional dishes, explaining the ingredients, cooking methods, and flavours along the way.
As each dish is prepared, guests can enjoy tasting them as part of a relaxed lunch by the hotel’s poolside. We hope the demonstration will inspire you to recreate some delicious Turkish dishes at home.
This evening, dinner will be in Yalikavak at a local restaurant (payable locally).
Day 3
Today’s activity is a hands-on ceramics class, held in the hotel’s own pottery workshop. Guests will be divided into small groups of four for a two-hour session. During the class, the instructor will introduce the history and traditions of pottery in this region of Turkey, demonstrate basic techniques, and guide you through the first steps of creating your own piece. With time, patience, and attention to detail, you’ll see how simple materials can be transformed into beautiful works of art.
Dinner is included tonight at the hotel.
Day 4
Leisure Day
Spend the morning relaxing by the pool or take a leisurely walk to the nearby beach. In the afternoon, there’s an optional trip to Bodrum city centre, where you can enjoy a stroll, do some shopping, and have dinner by the marina (payable locally).
Day 5
Half day walk with picnic lunch – From the 4 Reasons Hotel, it’s approximately a one-hour walk to the Küdür Peninsula, following mainly paved lanes and short path sections. Along the way, you’ll pass rocky coves, historic Luwian rock features and small beaches suitable for swimming. Here we will stop for a picnic of local olives, bread, cheese, and figs. Circling the peninsula takes an additional 1.5 to 2 hours, offering sea-cliff views and clear shallow waters. The route is beginner to moderate in difficulty, with mostly easy terrain and some short rocky sections. You can return to the hotel on foot or arrange a taxi for the journey back.
Dinner tonight is included at the hotel.
Day 6
Departing from Yalikavak Harbour, enjoy a leisurely day cruise along the coast and around the small bays of the area. Lunch is served onboard, and there will be opportunities for swimming. This cruise allows you to explore parts of the Turkish coastline that are not accessible by road.
Dinner is included tonight at the hotel.
Day 7
Last day to relax by the pool or do some souvenir shopping.
Our final dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast, followed by a transfer to Bodrum Airport at the appropriate time for your flight home.
Note – all details and days are a ‘guide’ and can be subject to change for operational reasons.
Location
Bodrum is well-served by regional flights, and while the hotel is a tranquil retreat there is lots to do around the peninsula. Yalikavak has a good public beach; cooling sea breezes are great for windsurfing and a huge choice of boat trips. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built in part with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
In the resort, the host can arrange a number of excursions, these may include cultural, historical and fun activities.
In Turkey the excursions may include, Turkish baths, nights out, jeep safari and boat trips.
These can all be booked at the resort with your Friendship Travel host.
Bodrum is well-served by regional flights, and while the hotel is a tranquil retreat there is lots to do around the peninsula. Yalikavak has a good public beach; cooling sea breezes are great for windsurfing and a huge choice of boat trips. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built in part with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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