Pedasa Hiking Tour - Hills of Bodrum
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Experience hosted by Deniz
4 hours
Up to 8 people
Hosted in English, Turkish
What you'll do
We will hike around the ruins of the ancient Leleg city of Pedasa , along paths that have been trod for centuries, to witness the hidden history amongst trees. The city existed around 3000 years ago in the hills surrounding Bodrum. It’s one of the oldest civilizations of the Aegean Region. Depending on the season, the walk will take us uphill through lush vegetation and an abundant display of wildflowers to breathtaking panoramic views.
Other things to note
Hiking shoes ,hats and sunscream are highly recommended.
Other things to note
Hiking shoes ,hats and sunscream are highly recommended.
Deniz's commitment to safety
This host has committed to Airbnb’s COVID-19-related safety and cleaning guidelines – including adhering to social distancing guidelines, practising good hygiene, and ensuring that all participants wear a mask.
From £72
/ person
Book for a private group
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I was born in the spring of 1971 in İzmir.
Beginning of the 90’s while studying at the Middle East Technical University Psychology Department,then began to study Professional Tour Guiding in the Aegean University Deaprtment of Touristic Studies.
He settled in Bodrum. He ran the local operations of a tour agency and took guests around Bodrum’s mountains by 4WD for over 5 years.
He traveled around Anatolia for weeks with his guests. Sometimes walked the pathways, sometimes cycled all the way from Antalya to Bodrum. He cannoed in its bays and coves.
The most famous of his guests was Paul Salopek, a journalist- author with 2 Pulitzer awards. He walked over Turkish landscape for two months with him as part of his “Out of Eden Project”. This journey took its place on the pages of National Geographic magazine.
Beginning of the 90’s while studying at the Middle East Technical University Psychology Department,then began to study Professional Tour Guiding in the Aegean University Deaprtment of Touristic Studies.
He settled in Bodrum. He ran the local operations of a tour agency and took guests around Bodrum’s mountains by 4WD for over 5 years.
He traveled around Anatolia for weeks with his guests. Sometimes walked the pathways, sometimes cycled all the way from Antalya to Bodrum. He cannoed in its bays and coves.
The most famous of his guests was Paul Salopek, a journalist- author with 2 Pulitzer awards. He walked over Turkish landscape for two months with him as part of his “Out of Eden Project”. This journey took its place on the pages of National Geographic magazine.
I was born in the spring of 1971 in İzmir.
Beginning of the 90’s while studying at the Middle East Technical University Psychology Department,then began to study Professional Tour Guiding in the Aegean University Deaprtment of Touristic Studies.
He settled in Bodrum. He ran the local operations of a tour agency and took guests around Bodrum’s mountains by 4WD for over 5 years.
He traveled around Anatolia for weeks with his guests. Sometimes walked the pathways, sometimes cycled al…
Beginning of the 90’s while studying at the Middle East Technical University Psychology Department,then began to study Professional Tour Guiding in the Aegean University Deaprtment of Touristic Studies.
He settled in Bodrum. He ran the local operations of a tour agency and took guests around Bodrum’s mountains by 4WD for over 5 years.
He traveled around Anatolia for weeks with his guests. Sometimes walked the pathways, sometimes cycled al…
Where you'll be
We will hike around the ruins of the ancient Leleg city of Pedasa , along paths that have been trod for centuries, to witness the hidden history amongst trees. The city existed around 3000 years ago in the hills surrounding Bodrum. It’s one of the oldest civilizations of the Aegean Region. Depending on the season, the walk will take us uphill through lush vegetation and an abundant display of wildflowers to breathtaking panoramic views.
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Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 8 guests ages 18 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
What to bring
Hiking shoes
Sunscream
Sunscream